Britain's Olympic champion rower James Cracknell was back in action today, at the Gramophone Record of the Year Awards.

Matthew Pinsent has been forced to return early from the Great Britain training camp in Italy after contracting tonsilitis and will not be able to compete at next week’s GB National Team Trials in Belgium.

Sir Paul McCartney and new wife Heather made their first public appearance tonight since their honeymoon to attend an awards ceremony, but remained tight-lipped about their time away.

Matthew Pinsent and James Cracknell romped to victory in their opening race at the Henley Royal Regatta.

Olympic champion Tim Foster has retired from international competition to concentrate on coaching.