30 June 2005
- In Scotland, Western Isles Council approves plans to build a large wind farm in North Lewis (BBC) (Scotsman
- Tennis: Rain disrupted today's Women's Semi-Final at the Wimbledon Championships. Play did not start until after 5 pm when it should have begun at 1 pm. Despite the delay fans were treated with two superb matches. In a shockingly powerful performance Venus Williams (seeded 14th) beat the reigning champion Maria Sharapova in straight sets, 7-6 (7-2) 6-1. The win was highly unexpected but the match was considered some of the best Tennis from the ladies all season. In Court 1 Lindsay Davenport faced Amélie Mauresmo in an equally highly entertaining match. In the middle of the 3rd set it began to rain and so the match was left at 7-6 6-7 5-3 to Davenport. (BBC Sport)
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