Organisers of the darts World Championships at Alexandra Palace have increased beer orders, adding about 125,000 pints to avoid shortages. A record 600,000 pints are expected to be sold, with extra staff and logistics planned to manage queues and maintain safety.

A senior royal has endorsed calls for a knighthood for a former rugby league great, praising his charity feat of seven ultra-marathons in seven days to support motor neurone disease research and care.

Filming of BBC drama This City Is Ours in Marbella was disrupted after criminals targeted the production. A crew member’s hotel room was raided, prompting a police investigation. Work on series two continues as security measures are reviewed.

Kelly Brook says she’ll keep celebrating her figure despite online abuse. Abroad, the 46-year-old presenter says she embraces her curves and has even sought swimwear advice from friend Myleene.