Tour de France organisers put a spring in the step of the climbers after unveiling the 2020 route featuring a mountain stage on the second day and one time trial on the eve of the final Champs Elysees parade.

JANE FRYER: As they stood outside the Old Bailey yesterday, Charlotte Brown's family were a vision of dignity, strength and integrity. Everything indeed that James 'Jack' Shepherd lacks

JANE FRYER: This is a story of self-belief, stamina, serendipity, shelves groaning with championship silverware — and two very unlikely heroes.

During an alarmingly meandering and sweary after-dinner speech for online LGBT newspaper PinkNews earlier this month, Dawn Butler declared that almost all giraffes were gay.

JANE FRYER: John Richards has impressively bushy eyebrows, two children, a grandchild, an amicably divorced wife, a passion for detective novels and a vast, exacting brain.

JANE FRYER: Every weekend and holiday, Cameron Newham is out from dawn to dusk, in rain, sun, hail and biting winds, fulfilling his quest to photograph England's rural parish churches.

JANE FRYER: By the time he was 23, Ronan O'Rahilly had fled his native Ireland for London, was running a successful club in Soho, The Scene and set up a record label.

A.N WILSON: Pays tribute to wine connoisseur Auberon Waugh in time for the republish of the 1980s Waugh On Wine - where Auberon says wine should have 'bizarre side-tastes' including rotting wood.

Theresa May's radical plans for tackling the crisis was a big mistake, but she was right to identify provision of social care in our ageing society as one of the greatest challenges facing the country.

There is no hiding from the truth. This was a dreadful night for the Conservatives, Brexit and a future for this country that had looked remarkably bright.

Having ruined his own legacy with Project Fear, David Cameron has treacherously suggested that there will be 'pressure for a soft Brexit' following last week's election result. Has he no shame?

Her Withdrawal Agreement Bill is seemingly dead in the water, and as events in Downing Street yesterday so brutally demonstrated, her support and authority have evaporated.

Make no mistake, this is a catastrophic defeat. Indeed, in living memory, it is an unparalleled embarrassment for a serving British premier.

CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: Kevin Pietersen was one of only four former England team-mates who did not participate in a video tribute to Alastair Cook this week.

CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA IN PARIS: Gary Lineker has infuriated the golf community by calling Justin Rose's popular caddie Mark Fulcher 'an absolute numpty'.

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Once again the country faces a moment of decision, but most of our elected, salaried politicians are not prepared to take that decision.

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Boris Johnson is said to have been unhappy about imposing his lockdown on the country, and that his naturally liberal instincts are troubled by it.

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Our hearts go out to the frontline staff in the NHS who face dangers as great as any endured by soldiers in battle.

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Leaks from inside Whitehall suggest that senior Ministers, in the absence of Boris Johnson, are reluctant to take any major decisions.

The Grammy award-winning composer says the R&B superstar took her role as lioness Nala in the upcoming Disney remake 'very seriously' and he has hailed her new track Spirit.

She, along with Naomi Campbell and Kelly Rowland, were called out in the new track. And Lupita Nyong'o was excited when she heard her name in Beyonce's song, Brown Skin Girl.

Beyonce's seven-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter has made her singing debut in her new song 'Brown Skin Girl'.

Beyonce has been dominating the pop culture landscape for well over a decade now, but the busy performer still puts her children Blue Ivy, Sir and Rumi above all else.

Blue Ivy Carter, daughter of Beyonce and Jay-Z, is celebrating a career first this week, as the song in which she is featured, Brown Skin Girl, has debuted on the Billboard Top 100.

The 37-year-old singer and actress took to her Instagram on Friday to share several snaps from a sultry shoot.

Brandon Fries, who works at Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky, Ohio, executed the tricky choreography from the 2003 number one hit at a disco.

Beyonce looked stunning in a glittering gold gown with husband Jay-Z at her side to celebrate the grand opening of Tyler Perry Studios on Saturday night.

The singer, 38, wore her long hair loose and was made-up with glossy red lip color. She strutted in black heels with an ankle strap and diamante tassels round the heels.

Beyonce is a worldwide superstar, whose known for keeping her quite private.

Model Bella Hadid, 23 was found to be 94.35% 'accurate' to the Golden Ratio of Beauty Phi - which measures physical perfection - in research by London plastic surgeon Dr Julian De Silva.

Melovaz has altered numerous major album releases, in a decision which stems from the country's strict Islamic law which has harsh restrictions on women's self-expression.

Following Simon Cowell's sudden decision to scrap the X Factor: All Star series and replace it with X Factor: The Band, Alexandra Burke was seen attending Magic Mike Live.

Beyonce, 38, was seen enjoying a night out on the town as she hit the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida on Friday.

Sir John has been working with Beyonce for years, and also boasts a number of other celebrity clients, including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Joan Smalls.

Beyonce and Jay-Z's eldest daughter Blue Ivy turned eight years old on Tuesday, and the little one celebrated with several fun snaps posted online in which she looks truly like a young lady.

Who knew Hailey Bieber was part of the Beyhive? The 22-year-old model wore head-to-toe Ivy Park, Beyonce's athleisure collaboration with Adidas, while on her way to a dance studio Wednesday.

Worshipers in Beverly Hills are used to rubbing shoulders with stars at church.

Hailey's blonde hair was styled in a messy topknot and she accessorized with chunky gold hoop earrings and a black purse on a long gold chain.

Christmas might have already come and gone, but for these stars, Beyonce has Santa Claus beat. Michelle Williams and others shared their glee after receiving a special package...

The Single Ladies star, 38, put on a busty display, while her rapper husband, 50, rocked a dapper white ensemble at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy Gala in Beverly Hills, California on Saturday.

Social media users pointed out the seemingly awkward interaction between superstar Beyonce, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during a meeting at The Lion King premier in July.

She played her final performance at the Sydney Opera House on Thursday night.

Just a day after making headlines for remaining seated during the national anthem at the Super Bowl, Jay-Z was all smiles while back home in New York City.

They are the premier showbiz power couple. And Beyonce and Jay-Z oozed glamour when they were glimpsed stepping out in New York City this Tuesday evening.

The reality star, 22, arrived to Beyonce and Jay-Z's party looking absolutely ravishing in a leggy red gown. Kylie was dripping in jewels as she flashed her long legs in a daring Vivienne Westwood dress.

Irene Forte, 31, the daughter of legendary Sir Rocco Forte, has launched her own eponymous skincare line, Irene Forte Beauty, inspired by the sun-drenched fields of her family's farm in Sicily

They last reunited with their fellow Destiny's Child member in July at the premiere of The Lion King. The group has had a few reunions over the years, playing Coachella together in 2018.

1800 Tequila and hip-hop icon Future launched the new 1800 Cristalino during the Brooklyn Nets game on Monday at the Barclays Center. The artist dressed courtside cool in sporty chic attire.

Jessica Richards, owner of beauty store Shen favored by Gwyneth Paltrow and Rachel Weisz, reveals the major skincare trends that will dominate 2020, from anti-pollution serum to organic lube

Programme-makers said: 'With the world getting smaller and more turbulent, the time couldn't be more appropriate for a British satirical take on global events.' Pic: Puppets of the Sussexes.