The British Government should take steps to claw back some of the pay-off given to a former council chief executive who presided over a sickening grooming scandal, an MP has said.

David R. Ellis, the American director of the 2006 thriller "Snakes on a Plane," has died in South Africa.

Fine Gael's Charlie Flanagan has called on Sinn Féin’s Dessie Ellis to come clean on his involvement in a reported 50 murders.

Kate Ellis will demonstrate a wide range of musical interests at her concert this weekend, writes Nikki ffrench Davis

BRET EASTON ELLIS was 19 when he wrote Less Than Zero, a coruscating account of disaffected youth in his hometown, Los Angeles.

Rangers Supporters Trust today confirmed they had submitted an “exploratory document” to the club with the aim of taking over David Murray’s majority shareholding.

FRANCE defence coach Dave Ellis was delighted with his side’s six-try show against Italy as Les Bleus remained on course for the Grand Slam.

Rangers have confirmed that majority shareholder David Murray has begun discussions with London-based property developer Andrew Ellis regarding a takeover.

IRELAND have been handed the keys to unlocking the Welsh defence from the unlikely source of a Yorkshireman working in France.

US police arrested a man they believe is connected to the killings of nine women dating back to 1986, based on a DNA sample he provided just last week.

ROY KEANE roared back into front-line management with Ipswich Town yesterday and wasted no time in launching a typically stinging attack on those who doubted he would ever return.

England international Harry Ellis has been banned for six weeks following a dangerous tackle on New Zealand star Dan Carter.

Canterbury will travel to Wellington for next weekend’s Air New Zealand Cup final after defeating Hawke’s Bay 31-21 in Christchurch.

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern’s “jobs for the boys” Senate nominations continued to draw fire last night.

England will decide today whether Gloucester flanker Peter Buxton is fit to tour South Africa.

ENGLAND scrum-half Harry Ellis’ injury has opened a window of opportunity for former Munster scrum-half Frank Murphy.

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Waikato lock Keith Robinson has capped a dream comeback with selection for New Zealand’s November tour.

The Doug Ellis era at Aston Villa is finally over, with Randy Lerner taking over as chairman.

Two of the consortiums interested in buying Aston Villa may join forces to try and win the takeover battle.

American billionaire Randy Lerner’s financial clout seems likely to give him the edge over Birmingham businessman Michael Neville in the race to buy Aston Villa.

THE consortium hoping to take control of Aston Villa remain “very optimistic” they can take charge of the midlands club sooner rather than later.

Aston Villa players have given their backing to the proposed £64m (€93.3m) takeover bid by an Irish consortium which could be completed in the next few days.

OSPREYS lock Ian Evans has been banned until mid-February after he admitted stamping on England scrum-half Harry Ellis during a Heineken Cup match.

Ospreys officials look likely to appeal against the 10-week ban that has left Wales Grand Slam star Gavin Henson’s season in ruins.

Wales superstar Gavin Henson could miss the entire RBS 6 Nations after being called before a disciplinary hearing for his clash with Alex Moreno during the Ospreys’ 17-15 Heineken Cup defeat by Leicester.

Doug Ellis has been assured by the consortium aiming to take control of Aston Villa that they will not asset-strip the club if they move into power.

LEICESTER have suffered an injury setback just nine days before the Guinness Premiership season kicks off. Scrum-half Scott Bemand could face six months on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury during a Tigers training session.

Aston Villa fans are urging chairman Doug Ellis to relinquish control of the club amid reports that a consortium are preparing to make a £45m takeover bid.

England coach Andy Robinson has made five changes for the RBS 6 Nations Championship clash against title-holders France at Twickenham on Sunday.

England boss Andy Robinson today admitted Matt Dawson’s recent form had made it impossible to overlook the veteran Wasps scrum-half for the RBS 6 Nations.

CLYDE ELLIS will, after all, be available to Gleneagle Lakers when they play MDS Star in the first round of the men’s National Cup in Belfast on Saturday.

Aston Villa supporters and shareholders have launched a stinging attack on chairman Doug Ellis and the board, accusing them of “lacking the vision” to bring success to the midlands club.

Leicester have received a timely Heineken Cup boost with the return of Martin Johnson for tomorrow’s clash against Ulster.

Aston Villa have rung the changes at boardroom level but Doug Ellis is remaining as chief executive despite constant calls from supporters during the past season for him to quit.