Some women accessing a pilot project for domestic abuse victims were abused by their own mothers.

The lack of suitable facilities for supervised child access visits means children and their mothers are still subjected to physical and verbal abuse, according to a new study.

The head of a white supremacist group, cited by the suspected gunman who killed nine people at a black South Carolina church last week, has given thousands of dollars to several 2016 Republican presidential candidates.

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A pilot who flew an executive jet from Spain while hungover after a three-day drinking binge has been jailed in England.

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Tottenham 3 Aston Villa 0

Striker Gabriel Agbonlahor is a major doubt for Aston Villa’s trip to Manchester City.

Aston Villa 3 Hull City 1

John Higgins labelled himself nothing more than “a journeyman” after a second successive first-round exit at the Dafabet World Championship.

Although Tony Pulis may still not admit it, his Crystal Palace side are all-but safe after earning a deserved victory over a poor Aston Villa side at Selhurst Park.

Aston Villa 1 Fulham 2

Hugo Rodallega gave Fulham a lifeline in their fight against relegation from the Premier League with a late winner against Aston Villa this afternoon.

Eleven members of the same family who kidnapped and tortured a couple, including a heavily-pregnant woman, who they falsely suspected of murdering a widow have been jailed by a UK court today.

Under-pressure Manchester United manager David Moyes welcomes captain Nemanja Vidic back from suspension for today’s must-win match against Aston Villa at Old Trafford.

Aston Villa midfielder Karim El Ahmadi is a doubt for Saturday’s Barclays Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford due to a thigh problem.

Aston Villa 4 Norwich 1

Sandro is primed for a first Barclays Premier League appearance under Tim Sherwood after calf trouble, taking a seat on Tottenham’s bench for Cardiff’s White Hart Lane visit.

Everton 2 Aston Villa 1

David Moyes has named Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata together in his Manchester United starting line-up for the first time as the Red Devils look to maintain their Barclays Premier League momentum at Stoke.

Aston Villa 4 West Brom 3

Alvaro Negredo is named amongst the substitutes as Manchester City make six changes for the trip to Tottenham.

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Killer Adrian Ernest Bayley will be 76 before he is eligible for parole for the murder of Irishwoman Jill Meagher.

Anthony Stokes was on target as the Hoops overcame Hearts in today's SPL clash at Tynecastle.

Trainer Tony Martin admits only time will tell whether Ted Veale’s recent exertions have taken their toll ahead of his bid for his second win in the space of four days in this afternoon’s Betfred Ebor (3.50) at York.

Manchester United 2 Wigan Athletic 0

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Even Adrian Bayley himself told police he should never have been let out of jail.

A musician who hurled eggs at Simon Cowell during the Britain’s Got Talent final has said she did so in protest against his “dreadful influence” on the music industry.

Manchester City 2 Norwich 3

Norwich 4 WBA 0

Norwich 4 West Brom 0

Norwich City 1 Aston Villa 2

Norwich 1 Aston Villa 2

Stoke 1 Norwich 0

Ronnie O’Sullivan showed a little rust but it was largely superficial as he set about the defence of his Betfair World Championship title in impressive style today.

Hearts boss Gary Locke has been handed good news ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Kilmarnock after defenders Andy Webster and Darren Barr were both passed fit.

Goalkeeper Mark Bunn returns to the Norwich squad against Swansea after serving his one-match suspension for being sent off against Sunderland.

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Norwich 0 Southampton 0

Manchester United 4 Norwich 0