Dan Evans' farewell match at Wimbledon was suspended after just three games when a persistent, piercing noise echoed near the court, which proved to be a fire alarm13:02, 02 Jul 2026Updated 13:03, 02 Jul 2026View 2 ImagesDan Evans and Henry Searle were left waiting when a noise rang out around the court(Image: BBC)Dan Evans' farewell match was halted after merely three games when a relentless, shrill sound rang out near the court, which turned out to be a fire alarm. The former world No. 21 has called time on his career at…

An historic forest in Wimbledon Park has been fenced off after last year’s tennis fans used it as a toilet, the Daily Star can reveal. Horse Close Wood is on the Southfields side of the park and dates back to the 17th century.Tennis fans camp next to the long section of trees every year to get early access to the championship’s famous queue. Locals were furious last year when human poo was found in the woods – where local children play – and last year’s “badly behaved” queue was blamed.Simon Wright, Southfields resident of…

The jaw-dropping WAG of a Wimbledon star has skipped the famous tournament in SW19 as racy snaps emerged of the Instagram influencer13:15, 02 Jul 2026Updated 13:29, 02 Jul 2026View 4 ImagesTommy Paul has revealed why his wife-to-be isn't at Wimbledon(Image: Jan Kruger, Getty Images)Tommy Paul's glamorous fiancee won't be stealing the show at Wimbledon this year - even if he reaches the final.The American star is engaged to Paige Lorenze, 28, an influencer and entrepreneur boasting over 1million Instagram followers. She has…

Blackpool will pay tribute to the life of Preston Davey after a request to light up the tower in blue is understood to have come via Preston's birth mum Sarah Davey18:42, 02 Jul 2026Updated 18:44, 02 Jul 2026View 3 ImagesBlackpool have confirmed a tribute will be payed to Preston Davey(Image: Lancashire Police/PA Wire)Officials at Blackpool Tower have announced that the famous landmark will be illuminated in blue to honour murdered toddler Preston Davey.The request to illuminate the tower is believed to have originated from…