Chris Adams was sacked as team director by Surrey yesterday after a dire start to the season. The first-team coach, Ian Salisbury, was also relieved of his duties with immediate effect.

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London 2012 chief executive Paul Deighton took his seat in the House of Lords today.

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Scotland Yard is leading the current investigation into accusations of abuse, which now involve around 300 potential victims

Seven alleged Jimmy Savile victims made complaints while he was alive

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CPS must explain why Savile probe was dropped

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Director of Public Prosecutions confirms urgent investigation into failure to prosecute Jimmy Savile over child abuse allegations

Mr Starmer will examine why the Crown Prosecution Service failed to act on evidence about Savile’s activities passed to it in 2009 by Surrey Police

Lorraine Kelly leads tributes to TV-am presenter Mike Morris

Colleagues including Lorraine Kelly have paid tribute to former TV-am presenter Mike Morris, who has died.

TV-am presenter Mike Morris dies

Colleagues including Lorraine Kelly have paid tribute to former TV-am presenter Mike Morris, who has died.

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