Man 'tormented to death' by yobs

Man 'tormented to death' by yobs

A 64-year-old man with learning difficulties was "tormented to death" after being bullied by yobs for more than a decade, neighbours have claimed.

Pete Doherty banned from driving

Pete Doherty banned from driving

Rock star Pete Doherty has been given a 12-month driving ban and fined £500 after he admitted allowing his manager to use his Daimler without insurance.

High-speed rail link plan unveiled

High-speed rail link plan unveiled

Plans for a new £30 billion high-speed rail (HSR) network, with 250mph trains, have been announced by the Government.

Jailed journalist freed by Hamas

Jailed journalist freed by Hamas

A British journalist jailed a month ago in Gaza by Hamas has been released.

Network Rail staff vote for strikes

Network Rail staff vote for strikes

Thousands of Network Rail maintenance workers have voted strongly in favour of strikes in a row over jobs, bringing the threat of industrial action over Easter closer.

One in six denied preferred school

One in six denied preferred school

Nearly one in six children in England failed to gain a place at their first choice secondary school this year, Government figures have revealed.

Crouch voted funniest UK sportsman

Crouch voted funniest UK sportsman

England footballer Peter Crouch has been named the funniest man in British sport, topping the poll of the best one liners and comedy football moments of all time.

Mark Owen deeply sorry for affairs

Mark Owen deeply sorry for affairs

Take That star Mark Owen has said he is "deeply sorry" after admitting a string of affairs behind his wife's back.

Sales boom lifts Morrisons' profits

Sales boom lifts Morrisons' profits

High street retailer Morrisons has hailed "another good year" as profits climbed 21% and sales hit record levels.






National Sport

Arsenal hoping for Fabregas miracle

Arsenal hoping for Fabregas miracle

Arsene Wenger accepts it will take a "miracle" for Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas to be fit for Saturday's Barclays Premier League trip to Hull.

Thomas taken to hospital following fall

Thomas taken to hospital following fall

Sam Thomas was airlifted to hospital after suffering a bad fall on the gallops at Paul Nicholls' yard.



Higgins to open defence against Hawkins

Higgins to open defence against Hawkins

John Higgins will begin the defence of his Betfred.com World Championship title against Barry Hawkins.

Kenwright desperate for investment

Kenwright desperate for investment

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright is still hopeful there is a billionaire somewhere who wants to invest in the club.

Donovan happy with Goodison spell

Donovan happy with Goodison spell

On-loan forward Landon Donovan believes his short-term spell with Everton has been a success as he prepares for his final match with the club this weekend.




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