OTTERS are charming creatures in the way in which, all of a sudden, they poke their heads out of the water and, with whiskers dripping silvery water-drops, regard us with a look of intelligent curiosity in their dark brown eyes.

Gary Barlow spoke for the first time about the loss of his stillborn baby daughter last night.

Ousted 'X Factor' contestant Sami Brookes has suggested that her former mentor Louis Walsh should make way for new celebrity talent on the judging panel.

Ernie Els, chasing a record sixth win on his 35th birthday, and Lee Westwood, seeking his second victory, were all-square at the halfway stage of their 36-hole final in the HSBC World Match Play Championship at Wentworth.