ON TWITTER

#ANDYMURRAY

The Scottish tennis pro made it into the final eight of the US Open after beating Grigor Dimitrov. maryannemcphee4 wrote: “Well done @andy_murray! On to the QF.” quigonsmith said: “I wonder if Grigor Dimitrov’s arse has recovered from the kicking Andy Murray gave it last night.” Janny222 commented: “Congratulations @andy_ murray The point to go 2-1 up in the first was ‘massive’. Great shots, well played” mbreslin1_mark thought: “@andy_murray played a blinder last night at US open v dimitrov, not only did he hit his fastest ace138mph he hit his fastest serve 141mph”

KEITH VAZ

The MP has stepped down as chair of his committee after being caught up in a sex scandal. Danigaravelli1 thought: “Not that I’m selfabsorbed or anything, but I do feel Keith Vaz has got his comeuppance for embarrassing me as a trainee reporter.” spudgun01 said: “In other news: man who influences laws on drugs, immigration matters & sex exploitation resigns his post for indulging in all 3. Keith Vaz” madmik_60950 asked: “Keith Vaz: How can he be an MP? How can he be allowed to address the mother of all parliaments? Who is taking control of this mess?” Forresterrobert wrote: “So, I guess I picked a bad week to try to buy a washing machine off the internet. All I’m getting is news articles on Keith Vaz”

READ A BOOK DAY

People are being encouraged to read a book on this national day of reading. Melwyk commented: “I do hope that #readabookday doesn’t mean we’re limited to just one...” just1ak said: “I’m down with the #readabookday movement! When you can’t imagine getting away, let a book take you” Seanthings wrote: “I work at a bookstore. Every day is #readabookday!” Shafldn tweeted: “#readabookday brings the most conflicted feelings in life. One day isn’t enough, so why can’t it be everyday?”