British Olympic hero Chris Hoy admits he is still coming to terms with receiving a knighthood in the New Year's Honours list.

From Sarah Palin to Cheryl Cole, Georgina Baillie to Christine Ohuruogu, some of the women who have made the headlines in 2008.

Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska is beaten in straight sets by former champion Serena Williams on Centre Court.

A snapshot of the French President Nicolas Sarkozy's whistle-stop tour of the UK.

BBC News website readers share their memories of meeting the Queen.

As the Queen approaches 80, BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt looks back at her life so and forward to what the future may hold.

Disability swimmer Natalie du Toit, star of Manchester after coming 8th in an able-bodied event, is competing in Melbourne.

All the latest gossip from SW19.

BBC Sport rounds up the day's news and gossip from Wimbledon.

The best bits from Monday's newspapers.

In a rare expression of emotion Sir Alex Ferguson just can't hide his delight at victory against Southampton.

Venus Williams is baffled by an unintelligible question in a press conference, while the sisters get their royal etiquette all wrong.

The Queen and Prince Philip visit the South of England Show in Sussex as the Golden Jubilee tour continues.

Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles enjoy their first public kiss at a charity event at London's Somerset House.

Northampton Rugby club owner Keith Barwell has spoken out against Ireland's decision to postpone their Six Nation matches. Should Six nations become five amidst the foot-and-mouth chaos?

The Queen Mother arrives in Dover to receive a scroll and 100th birthday wishes from the Confederation of Cinque Ports.

Pop singer Björk surprises Cannes by appearing at the premiere of her new film Dancer In The Dark, hours after staying away from its press launch.

Joe Haines, the Alastair Campbell of his day, says he can believe Arnold Goodman - the then prime minister's chief fixer - stole £1m from a client.

Reforms to modernise the monarchy are under consideration by the UK Government. The proposals would limit the number of members of the Royal family who can call themselves HRH.