Former James Bond star George Lazenby today spoke out against allegations that he assaulted his first wife and was an abusive alcoholic.

THE agricultural shows which begin over the May Bank Holiday weekend are much more than a great day out for rural people — they also play an important role in raising standards in the country’s sport horse, livestock and artisan food sectors.

Former 007 stars Pierce Brosnan and George Lazenby have been having a little local difficulty.

Marathon man Ranulph Fiennes said today he was a whisker away from becoming movie hero James Bond – but looked too much like a “farmer”.