The David Evans-trained Bathwick Bear could bid for further big-race honours in Ireland next month after securing a narrow verdict in the Ripon Champion Two Yrs Old Trophy.

DESPITE claims it has frozen growth at British airports Ryanair yesterday announced a €100 million expansion at Leeds Bradford airport.

Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce has warned Chelsea they will not get Shaun Wright-Phillips on the cheap.

CONCERNS were raised yesterday over the whereabouts of a Nigerian man who failed to attend the funeral of his murdered wife.