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Letter from dying mother to six-year-old daughter found after 15 years

A lost letter from a dying mother to her little girl which was found in a second-hand bookshop in England has been returned to its rightful owner after 15 years.

soccer

A football club refused to continue a friendly over its 'aggressive direction'

world

Horseback shopper in hot water over 'neknomination' prank

world

Gaga scales new heights for fashion

soccer

PFA to investigate Di Canio fines system

soccer

Johnson a fan of Di Canio's methods

Debuchy's thoughts turn to next season

Mathieu Debuchy is confident Newcastle’s French connection can make an impact in the Barclays Premier League next season.

Thu, 16 May, 2013

Cisse: Magpies need to hold onto star names

Scoring sensation Papiss Cisse has urged Newcastle to hang on to all their best players as they prepare for what they hope will be an exciting new challenge.

Thu, 19 Apr, 2012

Councillor claims mother is green alien

A British town councillor claims his mother is a green alien.

Tue, 27 Mar, 2012

Council spends £5k on bus stop to nowhere

A British council has spent more than £5,000 (€6,000) on a bus shelter only to find out that it isn't on a bus route.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2012

Police called out to own Christmas party

Police in Britain were called out to their own Christmas party, it has been revealed.

Mon, 19 Dec, 2011

Paralysed ex-pro spotting talent in the blink of an eye

A PARALYSED former professional footballer is helping Middlesbrough scout players by rating them using a system of blinks.

Wed, 23 Nov, 2011

Prankster feels flushed after toilet seat mishap

A drunken prankster in Britain was forced to call the fire brigade after getting a toilet seat stuck around his body.

Tue, 18 Oct, 2011

Downing puts Villa contract talks on hold

Aston Villa winger and player of the year Stewart Downing is refusing to commit to a new contract with the midlands club.

Thu, 26 May, 2011

Fugitive gunman in showdown with police

AFTER seven days on the run in the countryside of Northumberland, the man alleged to have gunned down a policeman and killed his ex-lover’s boyfriend was cornered on a riverbank in the village of Rothbury at about 7.30pm.

Sat, 10 Jul, 2010

Maradona to ring changes

Diego Maradona is set to rest a number of key players in their final World Cup Group B clash with Greece.

Sat, 19 Jun, 2010

Boro turn down Alves approach

Middlesbrough have rejected an offer of around £3m for record signing Afonso Alves.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2009

Hughton may add to Newcastle team

Chris Hughton could call for back-up while leading Newcastle in Joe Kinnear’s absence.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2009

Lovenkrands set for Toon trial

Newcastle have handed a trial to former Rangers winger Peter Lovenkrands

Mon, 12 Jan, 2009

Higgins 'punches referee at charity snooker match'

Controversial snooker legend Alex Higgins attacked a referee at an exhibition match against Jimmy White which was arranged to raise cash for young players, it was revealed today.

Tue, 12 Jun, 2007

Fleming offered Darlington contract

Darlington boss Dave Hodgson has offered a contract to former Middlesbrough defender Curtis Fleming.

Mon, 26 Jul, 2004