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TV Review: Doctor Who - The Name Of The Doctor

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:33:35 +0100

Well that’s that then, writes Andrew Owen. No more Doctor Who until the 50th anniversary special on November 23. How will we fill our Saturday nights until then?

Briton to get space station mission

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:20:25 +0100

A British former helicopter pilot will become the country's first "home-grown" astronaut when he is confirmed as one of the crew to fly to the International Space Station (ISS).

Federer pays tribute to Nadal

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:20:20 +0100

Roger Federer admitted he had no answer to Rafael Nadal's masterclass after the Spaniard put him to the sword to win the Internazionali d'Italia in Rome.

Broad's spell delights Cook

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:10:17 +0100

Stuart Broad was an irresistible force as he and James Anderson left New Zealand in tatters at Lord's, and England captain Alastair Cook lauding their exemplary new-ball bowling.

Emotional farewell for Carragher

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:40:19 +0100

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher admitted he had an emotional afternoon after playing his last match for the club at Anfield before retirement.

No lap of honour for Benitez

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:40:19 +0100

Rafael Benitez led Chelsea to third place in the Barclays Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Everton before deciding not to bid farewell to his fiercest critics, the home supporters at Stamford Bridge.

Wenger backs Gunners to improve

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:30:16 +0100

Arsene Wenger is confident Arsenal will make a better fist of next season's title race after securing a 16th consecutive crack at the Champions League.

Villas-Boas laments penalty decision

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:20:20 +0100

Andre Villas-Boas thinks Tottenham may have succeeded in their final day push for Champions League football had referee Andre Marriner awarded Gareth Bale a penalty - rather than book him for diving.

Fergie signs off with wine, not win

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:20:20 +0100

Sir Alex Ferguson ended his magnificent managerial career just the way he would want - with a nice glass of red wine.

Man found dead with serious injuries in Shrewsbury

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:00:00 +0100

A man in his 60s has died after being found with serious injuries in Shrewsbury.

Poll: Should gay marriage be legalised?

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:50:00 +0100

As the coalition's controversial gay marriage legislation returns to the Commons with Tory MPs and activists deeply split over the issue, we ask if you think same-sex marriage should be legalised.

Yahoo close to buying Tumblr site

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:17 +0100

Yahoo is on the verge of buying online content-sharing site Tumblr in a 1.1 US billion dollar (£725,115,300) deal.

Man in court after two children die

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:20 +0100

A British father is due to appear in court in France, where he is expected to be formally charged with slitting the throats of his two young children.

Liverpool star Sterling faces trial

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:10:22 +0100

Liverpool and England footballer Raheem Sterling will go on trial accused of hitting a woman.

Abu Qatada makes Siac freedom bid

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:10:22 +0100

Radical cleric Abu Qatada will launch a fresh bid for freedom as he seeks to be released from prison at an immigration tribunal.