Want something to read on World Book Day today? Mark Gallagher talks to Joseph O’Connor, whose latest novel became a best-seller a year after publication.

John Leslie told today how he considered suicide after he was accused of indecent assault and sacked from his job as a daytime television presenter.

JOHN LESLIE’S television future was uncertain last night after Sky One announced it had “no plans” to offer him a presenting job.

TELEVISION presenter John Leslie broke down in tears yesterday as he spoke of his relief at being dramatically cleared of sex assault charges.