AROUND 40% of babies born very prematurely go on to suffer serious physical or mental problems later in life, according to research unveiled yesterday.

Pub landlord Gary Marlow today won £40,000 (€58,000) UK High Court damages over the cancellation of a gig by Van Morrison.

Big Brother housemates Sophie and Jonny were going head-to-head in the eviction battle tonight - with Sophie looking certain to get the boot.

Actors Mel Gibson and Robin Wright Penn have joined the cast of an American remake of the BBC series The Singing Detective, written by the late Dennis Potter.