Friday 3rd September, 2010
FIFA experts praise England striker Wayne
Despite being heavily criticised for his lethargic performances in South Africa, FIFA's technical study group has come out in praise of England striker Wayne Rooney describing him as 'hard-working and energetic'.
Capello delighted about Rooney's current form
England manager Fabio Capello has expressed delight over England striker Wayne Rooney's form ahead of Friday's opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria.
Fabio Capello flummoxed by 'God and monster' conundrum following WC debacle
England manager Fabio Capello has admitted that before the World Cup in South Africa, he was seen as a God, but following his team's disastrous performance in the tournament, he is now being regarded a monster.
England pacer Graham Onions out of Ashes series due to back surgery
The London News.NetEngland fast bowler Graham Onions has been ruled out of the forthcoming Ashes series against Australia after being told that he will have to undergo surgery to fix a back problem.
Spot fixing case: Strauss, Collingwood comfortable with Pak players out of tour party
The London News.NetEngland Players' Union chief Angus Porter has revealed that captain Andrew Strauss, Twenty20 skipper Paul Collingwood and the rest of the squad were desperate to see that the three Pakistan players Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer did not to play for their side for the rest of the tour following the leveling of spot fixing charges against them.
Prince Harry accused of animal cruelty over polo horse injury
The London News.NetPrince Harry has been accused of animal cruelty after pictures of him riding an injured horse during a polo match surfaced.
ICC charges three Pakistan players under Anti-Corruption Code
The London News.NetThe International Cricket Council has charged three Pakistan players with various offences under Article 2 of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code for Players and Player Support Personnel relating to alleged irregular behavior during, and in relation to, the fourth Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's last month.
ECB chief offers to help Pakistan, but ICC yet to give backing
The London News.NetThe chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, Giles Clarke, has offered to help restructure Pakistan cricket in the wake of the illegal betting scandal after England successfully pressed for the three players under police investigation to be withdrawn from the one-day series.
Tony Blair's memoirs 'smash sales records'
The London News.NetFormer British Prime Minister Tony Blair's autobiography 'A Journey' has broken sales records, say booksellers.
Tony Blair opens up about 'passionate' French love affair
The London News.NetFormer British PM Tony Blair has revealed how he had a passionate affair with a woman in France when he was young.
Pakistani trio dropped from ODI squad, get legal help
The London News.NetPakistan Thursday dropped the tainted trio of cricketers for the remainder of the England tour but decided to extend them all legal help, insisting that they are innocent till proven guilty.
New baby makes Downing Street debut
IC WalesSep 3 2010 David Cameron welcomed a new arrival to Downing Street, posing for pictures with his 10-day-old daughter. The Prime Minister stood with his wife Samantha, who cradled their new baby Flore...
Chessington woman bidding for victory in the Rugby World Cup Final
This is Local LondonA woman from Chessington has made it to the Rugby World Cup Final where she hopes to emulate Jonny Wilkinson and help England to victory. Amy Turner, 26, of Chantry Road, is desperately hoping to...
Long-running gate feud hinges on October meeting
This is Local LondonA crunch council meeting next month will discuss new proposals for the long-running feud between the residents of Coombe Park, which has been split for nearly three years by an illegal gate. The ...
Chief executive of Epsom and St Helier Trust to leave
This is Local LondonThe chief executive of Epsom and St Helier Trust, Samantha Jones, has announced she will be leaving her job at the end of December. Mrs Jones, who has been at the Trust since 2007 and with the NH...
Misery as council slashes 1,500 jobs
The IndependentUnion leaders warned today that plans by a county council to axe 1,500 jobs over the next three years because of cuts in Government funds will pile "misery" into a recession-hit region. ...
George Michael faces jail sentence
The IndependentGeorge Michael was warned he faces jail yesterday after admitting crashing his car while under the influence of drugs. The singer, who also pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis, was handed a six-mon...
Will Fabio Capello convert England to world football's new religion? | Paul Hayward
The GuardianFabio Capello 's humbled gang. So when another qualification campaign sparks up against Bulgaria the eye will fall not only on the personnel selected but the spirit and the style of their endeavours.I...
Four new names in England women's squad to Sri Lanka
CricinfoEngland women's academy graduates Lauren Griffiths, Fran Wilson and Susie Rowe, along with Essex fast bowler Beth MacGregor, are the four uncapped players who have been included in England women's 15-...
Sound Check: The Nick Hornby sessions
This is LondonNorth Carolina began with admiration from afar. Folds used to read Hornby's books, such as High Fidelity and About a Boy, when on tour. Then, in 2002, Hornby published an essay collection, 31 Songs, i...
Certified Copy is worth a dozen dumb rom-coms
This is LondonMeditative drama about a chance encounter between two kindred spirits. Celebrated British author James Miller visits Tuscany to promote his new book, Certified Copy. In the town, he meets French galle...
Police chief warns of job cuts crime rise
The IndependentCrime could rise if hundreds of police jobs are axed under controversial Government budget cuts, a chief constable warned today. Ian Learmonth, of Kent Police, said a 20% cut in funding of the...
Top psychiatrist struck off for bedding 'vulnerable' patients
The IndependentA Harley Street psychiatrist who had improper sexual relationships with vulnerable female patients was today ordered to be struck off the medical register. A General Medical Council panel had...
Mother charged with toddler's murder
The IndependentA mother who carried the lifeless body of her two-year-old son into a police station was charged with murder today. Melanie Ruddell, 39, had been receiving hospital treatment following her ar...
White British school children 'worst hit' by poverty
The IndependentPoverty has a far greater influence on the performance of white British pupils at school than any other ethnic group, according to research published today. Figures show a 31 percentage point ...
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