Russell Brand last night dedicated his British Comedy Award to Jonathan Ross - who pulled out of hosting the show after the pair's lewd phone calls to Andrew Sachs.

Jasper Carrott says he is "thrilled but humbled" to be awarded an OBE in the New Year's Honours List for his services to charity.

Birmingham City were put up for sale by David Sullivan today only days after the First Division club’s majority shareholder declared he was ‘‘worn out’’ by the abuse he has received from supporters.