A “championship” boxer who knocked a man to the ground in a one punch assault may be ordered to perform community service in lieu of a two year sentence.

DAPPLED in brilliant July sunshine, Tavistock Square is again a haven of tranquility in a city of constant turbulence, a few withered bouquets of flowers in a corner of its gardens are the only visible reminders of the horror which engulfed it one year ago tomorrow.

Tony Blair will today recognise the “critical role” to be played by the private sector in combating poverty in Africa.

Sandown Park is to stage an afternoon of sporting activities on Saturday when it plays host to the ‘Paddy Power Poker Raceday’.