Ted Hughes’s life was marked by tragedy, but a new play recollects happier days spent in Co Galway with Assia Wevill and their children, writes Richard Fizpatrick

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is optimistic Carlos Tevez will soon arrive at Old Trafford although he shed no new light on the club’s protracted attempts to sign the player.

Hollywood couple Jennifer Connelly and Pail Bettany are teaming up again on the big screen in psychological thriller Born.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez will continue to scour the transfer market for new recruits but admitted English players are proving too expensive for the European champions.

Two more of Manchester United’s youngsters have joined feeder club Royal Antwerp on loan for the remainder of the campaign.