Sounds of Silence: Big Ben to be silenced for months for repairs

  One of London's most iconic clock towers, the Big Ben, will stop chiming as it shuts down for essential repairs which could cost up to £29 million, it was announced on Tuesday. The......

BONG! Big Ben needs 40 million for 'urgent repairs'

The iconic monument will fall silent for four months, the longest in its 156-year life. The report states that the Big Ben is so dilapidated that its hands could fall off.......

Big Ben to fall silent on Wednesday for Thatcher's funeral

For the first time in 48 years, London's iconic Big Ben will fall silent on Wednesday as a mark of respect for 'Iron lady' Margaret Thatcher's funeral. The former Conservative prime minister died......

Big Ben rings its final 12 bongs as 4-year repairs begin

London’s iconic Big Ben bell fell silent on Monday for four years of costly renovation work, with its final 12 bongs ringing for midday in front of a crowd of over a thousand people.......

Has Fatherhood Changed Varun?

'Before I shot a big rain fight in Kerala, Atlee called and warned me, 'If you don't want to do a stunt, don't do it.' He said the same thing to Kalees.''Later he told me that he was worried we......

Williamson's century puts NZ on course for big win

IMAGE: Kane Williamson celebrates his century on Day 3 of the third Test against England at Hamilton on Monday. Photograph: Black Caps/X Kane Williamson scored a magisterial 156 at his most......

Tennis power couple Svitolina, Monfils shock top seeds

IMAGE: Ukraine's Elina Svitolina kisses her husband France's Gael Monfils and celebrates after winning her third round match. Photograph: Jaimi Joy/Reuters Elina Svitolina said the supportive......

Ben Stokes sparks fitness fears

IMAGE: Ben Stokes stayed out on the field until the New Zealand innings was completed at lunch. Photograph: England Cricket/X Ben Stokes eased concerns about his fitness after he......

I'm the best athlete at 38: Monfils outplays Fritz

'I think I'm the best athlete at 38-years-old on the tour' IMAGE: US Open runner-up Taylor Fritz was dumped out by 38-year-old Frenchman Gael Monfils. Photographs: Australian Open/X French......

Will ICC adopt a new system for Test cricket?

'I've been a firm believer in that if you want Test cricket to survive and be alive and thriving, I think that's the way to go.'   IMAGE: ICC Chairman Jay Shah is expected to discuss the......