WHO ever said nothing ever happens in August? The riots in Britain have caused bewilderment and outrage in equal measure. The image of London has been severely damaged. But before the media turns to its next big thing, there are a few points worth bearing in mind about what we have seen on our TV screens.

Atonement, the Arctic Monkeys, and Turner Prize-winner Mark Wallinger have been nominated for the 12th annual South Bank Show awards.

Munster received one of their heaviest defeats for a long time in the Girls' Interprovincial Championship when they managed only half-a-point in their tussle with Connacht at Warrenpoint today.