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Barca confirm Neymar signing

Sun, 26 May 2013 08:10:19 +0100

Spanish champions Barcelona have agreed the signing of Brazil striker Neymar from Santos.

Root revels in Headingley ton

Sun, 26 May 2013 08:10:19 +0100

Joe Root reflected on a moment to remember after he became the first Yorkshire player to score a maiden Test century at Headingley.

Champion Froch targets Ward rematch

Sun, 26 May 2013 08:10:19 +0100

Carl Froch immediately set his sights on avenging the other blot on his record after overcoming his first conqueror Mikkel Kessler in a scintillating super-middleweight unification fight.

Robben so glad to be a winner

Sun, 26 May 2013 08:10:19 +0100

Arjen Robben was delighted to rid himself of the loser's tag after his last-minute goal gave Bayern Munich their fifth Champions League.

Men charged with endangering plane

Sun, 26 May 2013 07:50:22 +0100

Two men will appear in court charged with endangering an aircraft after a passenger jet was diverted mid-flight.

Woolwich murder: Three more arrests

Sun, 26 May 2013 06:00:25 +0100

Detectives have made three further arrests in connection with the brutal killing of soldier Lee Rigby.

Multi-faith invitation to service

Sun, 26 May 2013 06:00:25 +0100

A service dedicated to Drummer Rigby will take place at St Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Woolwich.

Froch avenges Kessler defeat

Sun, 26 May 2013 00:40:18 +0100

Carl Froch secured his legacy as one of British boxing's modern greats with a thrilling unanimous decision win over former conqueror Mikkel Kessler in London.

Poor Kingfisher figures expected

Sun, 26 May 2013 00:10:30 +0100

B&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher looks set for more disappointing quarterly figures on Thursday, with concerns growing that its poor performance could be about more than just the weather.

Road verge management questioned

Sun, 26 May 2013 00:10:30 +0100

Wildflower-rich roadside verges around the country are being destroyed by local councils mowing them when they are in full bloom, experts have warned.

Classy Groves claims convincing win

Sat, 25 May 2013 23:10:53 +0100

George Groves continued his march towards a world title shot after dispatching Noe Gonzalez of Uruguay in the fifth round of their super-middleweight clash at London's O2 Arena.

PM launches anti-terror task force

Sat, 25 May 2013 22:50:27 +0100

David Cameron is launching a new terror task force to crack down on extremism in the wake of the horrific murder of Drummer Lee Rigby, Downing Street has confirmed.

Klopp gracious in defeat

Sat, 25 May 2013 22:50:27 +0100

Jurgen Klopp was magnanimous in defeat after watching Bayern Munich forward Arjen Robben's late goal condemn Borussia Dortmund to an agonising 2-1 Champions League final loss at Wembley.

Well-wishers flock to pay respects

Sat, 25 May 2013 22:20:33 +0100

Detectives investigating the brutal killing of Drummer Lee Rigby have arrested three further men on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.

Tories look at limiting GP visits

Sat, 25 May 2013 22:20:33 +0100

Conservatives have considered limiting the number of times patients can visit their family doctor in a year, it has emerged.