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Gibson believes team can get to World Cup

Veteran actor Edward Woodward dies aged 79

Gongs for Pixie lott, Justin Lee Collins and Spandeau Ballet

England lose in Qatar, Ireland in World Cup trouble and Smith quits national role

Manchester United legends Denis Irwin and Andy Ritchie are trekking across the Sahara Desert

The Republic of Ireland say a French star sparked a bust-up at the end of their play-off game

Scotland prop Moray Low and number eight Johnnie Beattie celebrate their 23-10 win over Fiji

England battled the rain as they struggled to beat Argentina 16-9 at Twickenham

Hardy sheep are being deployed by conservationists to tackle the growing problem of bracken on slopes above Derwent Reservoir

President Barack Obama issues a warning to North Korea over their nuclear ambitions during a speech in Japan

Comedian Russell Brand met with fans at the release of his latest DVD Scandalous

The Republic of Ireland plan to take the game to France in their World Cup play-off

England may be suffering an injury crisis but Kaka says they will still show the fight of a Capello team against Brazil

The Ashes could return to terrestrial television after a Government review ruled today that it should be on a 'crown jewel' list of sporting events.

Louisiana IceGators coach throws everything he can find onto the ice in a temper tantrum against referees decision

Jamie Oliver hosts charity feast to raise money for the Fifteen Foundation

Another weekend of X Factor excitement ahead, but can Jedward survive the public vote?

Scottish midfielder James McFadden says Scotland and Wales are evenly matched ahead of their friendly on Saturday

Coronation Street star Liz Dawn thanked doctors for saving her life as she opened a research unit for patients with lung diseases