TODAY’S EVENTS

10am Launch of the Edinburgh International Book Festival featuring 750 authors. Runs until August 27.

11am England take on India on the third day of the Second Test at Lord’s in North West London.

12.30pm Lib Dem leader Vince Cable attends South West England People’s Vote Rally in Bristol calling for a second referendum on EU membership.

12.30pm Newcastle play Spurs, Bournemouth take on Cardiff and Huddersfield tackle Chelsea on the opening weekend of the Premier League 2018/19 season. Live action on Sky Sports.