Cleaners flush out gold hoard in toilets

A British man tried to escape a speeding fine by blaming the offence on his grandmother who lived more than 3,000 miles away, could not drive and had never visited the UK.

Relatives of an Irish tourist killed in an aircraft accident in New Zealand have joined others in writing to the country’s prime minister to urge him to bring in stronger safety enforcement.

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has accused the Blackburn fans of never giving under-fire manager Steve Kean a chance.

Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell is to undergo surgery on his troublesome Achilles and will be sidelined until Christmas.

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Aston Villa striker John Carew could return from injury for the Barclays Premier League clash with Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Saturday evening.

Aston Villa are on the verge of finally signing West Ham midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker in an £8m deal.

Scott Parker is poised to complete his move to West Ham today – becoming Alan Curbishley’s first summer signing.

West Ham captain Nigel Reo-Coker has told of the “hurt” and “heartbreak” which has prompted him to hand in a transfer request.

WEST HAM boss Alan Curbishley held a team meeting this week to tell his players what is needed to restore the famous Upton Park atmosphere that was silenced on St Stephen’s Day.

West Ham 1 Manchester United 0

West Ham manager Alan Pardew has set his sights on European qualification following his team’s 3-2 Barclays Premiership win at Arsenal.

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HOLDERS Rockmount and Wayside Celtic will be in search of their third Pat O'Brien Cup when they meet in the FAI Carlsberg Intermediate Cup Final at Turners Cross on Sunday (ko 2.30pm).

BIRMINGHAM skipper Kenny Cunningham has revealed his sadness at the way his former club Wimbledon are being asset-stripped because of their dire financial problems.

Cobh Ramblers 0 Limerick FC 2

COBH RAMBLERS’ manager, Dave Hill, will send his players out to “play without fear” when they meet the holders of the FAI Carlsberg Cup in today’s second round tie at The Brandywell.

Unknown attackers fired flares at an American ammunition dump on Baghdad’s outskirts early today, setting off thundering explosions that killed at least nine people, including three babies.

Soft drinks giant Schweppes has defended its controversial advertising campaign showing provocative images of lookalike stars caught off-guard.