ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe’s reigning Mr Ugly faces tough competition in this year’s contest, with organisers saying they received a record number of entries.

Jeremy Kyle was pepper-sprayed by a nightclub bouncer in Magaluf, according to 'Gogglebox' star Scarlett Moffatt.

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Despite finishing the game with nine men, Cork City climbed to fifth in the Airtricity League Premier Division after a deserved 2-0 victory over a poor Bray Wanderers side at Turner’s Cross last night.

A man arrested in England in connection with the stabbing of a pensioner in the North has appeared in court today charged with his murder.

A 42-year-old man arrested in England over the stabbing of a pensioner in Northern Ireland has been charged with murder.

Police have arrested a man in England over the murder of a pensioner in the North more than a decade ago, detectives said today.

IRELAND remain in the mix to land the five-team U18 Centenary Schools Shield following last night’s draw against Scotland at the Waterford RSC.

Donald McCain had “no complaints” after ante-post favourite Ballabriggs was allotted a weight of 11st in the 2011 John Smith’s Grand National.

Puma lock Esteban Lozada has recovered from a back injury to take his place for Edinburgh at home to Munster in the Magner's League on Friday night.

A LOVESTRUCK web designer’s search for a mystery girl he met on a train has captivated over 13,000 people.

A lovestruck web designer’s search for a mystery girl he met on a train has captivated over 13,000 people.

TV hit 'Doctor Who' is to regenerate into a live action arena tour complete with Daleks, Cybermen and Weeping Angels, it was announced today.

The gunman who murdered three women at a Pennsylvania gym posted a chilling diary on the internet in which he seethed with anger and frustration towards the opposite sex.

A crack at the Chester Cup could be on the cards for Gordonsville after the six-year-old gave Jim Goldie a third success in the £20,000 Musselburgh Gold Cup.

The sun shone and the crowds flocked to Musselburgh's family day meeting, which got under way with James Moffatt's Masterofceremonies gaining a dramatic success under Royston Ffrench in the toteplacepot Selling Stakes.

Chief Dan George lined up a likely tilt next month’s Coral Scottish National after his striking success in the John Smith’s Novices’ Chase at Kelso.

CHIEF DAN GEORGE failed to reach the expected heights in top staying hurdle company last season but he can compensate for a blank year at Sedgefield today.

A Derry pensioner was stabbed to death in an unprovoked attack yards from his home, an inquest heard today.

'Doctor Who' writer and executive producer Russell T Davies is stepping down from his role, the BBC confirmed today.

Jimmy Moffatt has entered Chief Dan George for his first novice chase on Sunday - although the trainer stresses this may not mark the end of his hurdling career.

THE Scarlets scored five tries to secure Magners League victory over Welsh regional rivals the Dragons at Stradey Park.

ALAN QUINLAN’s return will be a major boost for Munster when they take on Border Reivers at Netherdale tonight.

Owner Steve Molloy’s decision to run Heltornic in the totepool Towton Novices’ Chase at Wetherby paid a £17,106 first dividend when the gallant mare dug deep to take the honours under Graham Lee.

Alan Dempsey dominated proceedings at Ayr this afternoon with a 59-1 double courtesy of Kempski and Chief Dan George.

FIANNA FÁIL yesterday selected a former senator and the son of a former TD as candidates in Mayo, one of the most difficult constituencies for the party in next year’s General Election.

A woman who disappeared as a teenager 10 years ago had been living with a middle school security guard who did not allow her to leave his home for several years, police in Pennsylvania said.

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ULSTER champions Errigal Ciaran welcome back Colm Gormley for Sunday’s AIB All-Ireland Club football semi-final against Nemo Rangers in Portlaoise.

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ALLSTAR Peter Canavan is in accolade-collecting form this weekend. Tomorrow night he is named at corner-forward on the Vodafone football team of 2002. On Sunday he fronts Errigal Ciaran’s bid for their first ever AIB Ulster football title against Enniskillen Gaels.