3 August 2005 (Wednesday)
- Ismael Abdurahman becomes the first person to be charged in connection with the 21 July 2005 London bombings. Abdurahman is charged under The Terrorism Act with "having information that he knew or believed might be of material assistance in securing the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of another person in the UK for an offence involving the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism, failed to disclose that information as soon as reasonably practicable to a constable". (BBC)
- The Democratic Unionist Party rejects discussions aimed at quickly restoring devolution in Northern Ireland. DUP leader Ian Paisley also registered disapproval of the decision to disband battalions of the Royal Irish Regiment stationed there. (BBC)
- North Wales Police have launched their third poster campaign against a persistent ASBO offender. This time the offender is a pensioner, Iori Glyn Thomas. The 60 year old has committed over 240 offences since 1962, making 150 court appearances. (BBC)
- Cricket:
- Michael Vaughan is declared fit for the second Ashes Test tomorrow. (BBC)
- Kevin Pietersen is awarded a central contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board until the end of the summer. (BBC)
- National League, Division Two: Derbyshire Phantoms (277 for 5, di Venuto 87, Sutton 63) beat Somerset Sabres (262 for 9, Suppiah 79, Moss 4/67) by 15 runs. (BBC)
- Football:
- Wembley Stadium: The English F.A. describe news that they are negotiating with Cardiff's Millennium Stadium to host the 2006 F.A. Cup Final as a fall back position, insisting that the rebuilding of Wembley Stadium will be finished in time to host the event. (Guardian)
- Tottenham Hotspur complete the signing of Edgar Davids from Inter Milan on a free transfer.
- UEFA Champions League: Shelbourne's Champion's League run ends in the second qualifying round with a 4-1 defeat by Steaua Bucharest. The first leg ended 0-0. (BBC)
- InterToto Cup Newcastle are defeated 2-1 by Deportivo in the second leg of their Inter Toto Cup semi final. (BBC)
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