Ryanair has ordered an inquiry into how six holidaymakers were allowed to board the wrong flight at East Midlands Airport in England.

A single mother who quit smoking was forced to flee her home with her two children after it was engulfed in flames sparked by her e-cigarette.

Shay Given is eager to find another move away from Aston Villa after claiming the club “want me out of the door”.

Hull City have reportedly lodged a bid for Irish international Shane Long.

West Brom defender Steven Reid is in no doubt that the club are in a relegation battle and has emphasised the need for them to “dig in” while the search for Steve Clarke’s permanent successor continues.

West Brom striker Shane Long is confident his contract situation will sort itself out but admitted there has not yet been any progress.

Police have launched an investigation into claims that a toddler had part of his earlobe “torn off” at a day nursery.

A dog owner has described how his German Shepherd discovered an abandoned newborn baby, and she has now been named after the faithful pet.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has brushed off any comparison of his record with that of former Reds boss Roy Hodgson.

Republic of Ireland central defender Richard Dunne has set his sights on a return to training in two weeks after undergoing a second operation on his long-term groin problem.

The bodies of three children and their father who went missing last week have been found at a remote beauty spot.

The bodies of three children and their father who went missing last week have been found at a remote beauty spot.

Former Aston Villa chairman Doug Ellis believes it would be “foolish” for the current owner Randy Lerner to sack manager Alex McLeish.

Birmingham boss Chris Hughton has ruled himself out of the running for the vacant managerial post at Wolves.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan has admitted he is keeping his options open as he weighs up his next move.

SHANE LONG has set his sights on forcing his way in the Republic of Ireland’s starting line-up for the Euro 2012 play-off with Estonia via his performances for West Brom.

Defender Richard Dunne has revealed he would probably have quit Aston Villa had Gerard Houllier remained as manager.

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has revealed Charles N’Zogbia is being given a “crash course” in training in a bid to get him fit for the start of the new Barclays Premier League season.

Chairman Peter Pannu has revealed criminal charges brought against Birmingham owner Carson Yeung are hampering efforts to acquire new investment in the club.

AFTER a nightmare first season, Stephen Ireland says he only wants a “fair crack” at proving himself with Aston Villa.

Birmingham have lined up six possible candidates to replace Alex McLeish as manager with former Newcastle boss Chris Hughton the current bookmakers favourite.

Birmingham have identified six targets as they step up their bid to replace Alex McLeish as manager.

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier’s future will be decided in the next 24 hours, it is understood.

Aston Villa midfielder Robert Pires revealed he has received a plea from former Arsenal team-mate Thierry Henry to join him in Major League Soccer next season.

Aston Villa have opened talks with winger Stewart Downing over a new contract - and the player has intimated he would like to stay at the midlands club.

Birmingham have rejected a transfer request from in-demand midfielder Sebastian Larsson, according to his agent, Per Johnson.

RETAIL giant Tesco yesterday apologised to a customer who claimed she found newborn mice in a multipack of crisps.

FORMER Birmingham co-owner David Gold has been banned from attending today’s clash with his current club West Ham at St Andrew’s.

Birmingham are considering redeveloping part of their St. Andrew’s ground to increase the capacity to around 46,000 as an alternative to moving to a new stadium.

Alex McLeish has told Birmingham fans frustrated by the stuttering start to the current campaign to trust him.

Birmingham’s promising midfielder Jordon Mutch wants to sign a new contract with the club.

Birmingham striker Kevin Phillips has targeted the local derby at West Brom in just under two weeks time for his return to action.

Birmingham acting chairman Peter Pannu has dispelled concerns about a rift with manager Alex McLeish over the Scot’s ongoing contract negotiations.

Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner has revealed differences in opinion on how to take the club forward led to manager Martin O’Neill quitting the club on Monday.

Ajax manager Martin Jol is the number one choice of Aston Villa fans to replace Martin O’Neill according to a local newspaper poll.

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill accepts the speculation surrounding his future may never go away.

Birmingham are closing in on the signing of AZ Alkmaar striker Moussa Dembele in a £5m deal.

Sebastian Larsson is concentrating solely on regaining his first team spot at Birmingham even though his long-term future is still to be finalised at St Andrew’s.

Wolves striker Kevin Doyle has pledged his future to the midlands club despite speculation linking him with a summer move to Arsenal.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy remains hopeful Barclays Premier League champions Chelsea will allow Michael Mancienne another loan spell at Molineux.

Alex McLeish insists he is committed to remaining at St Andrew’s after holding talks over a new contract.

A BRITISH man charged with murdering his girlfriend in Crete has written an emotional letter from his prison cell describing her as an “angel”.

Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner insists the club would reject any approach from Liverpool for manager Martin O’Neill.

Birmingham defender Stephen Carr is the subject of a police investigation after allegations he made gestures towards Aston Villa fans at the end of Sunday’s derby clash at Villa Park.