Rock singer Pete Doherty was released on £50,000 (€58,000) bail today to await trial charged with dangerous driving after a gig.

Members of the British horse-racing community have spoken of their shock after the death of promising young rider Anna de Lisle Wells, who was found dead at her mother’s home in the Cotswolds.

Princess Anne has been fined £400 and given five penalty points for driving at more than 90mph.