The demise a year ago of the eponymous tree at Sycamore Gap near the remains of Hadrian’s Wall robbed the people of Northumberland of a natural landmark with a world profile.

The party leadership win is a ticket to the top job because the Liberal Democratic Party’s ruling coalition currently controls the parliament.

It was his third win against a top 10 player this year, having earlier beaten Carlos Alcaraz and Alex de Minaur.

Michael Mosley, who hosted BBC Radio 4 podcast Just One Thing was honoured with the Hall of Fame Award at the British Podcast Awards.

Joshua McLean, 31, died from a gunshot wound to the chest in Weavers Fields in Wilmot Street, Tower Hamlets on August 6.