A trip round the primary school circuit lately, to see would anyone take the twins, pulled my handbrake on a Dunphian u-turn.

Republic of Ireland 5 Czech Republic 2: The scoresheet told the feel-good story, the team sheets the political one.

Radio DJ Neil Fox has been cleared of sexually and indecently abusing young fans and colleagues.

A former colleague of radio DJ Neil Fox has described how his “sleazy” behaviour made her want to “puke in his face”.

DJ Neil Fox has appeared in court accused of sex offences involving six women. The allegations span more than two decades, from 1991 to 2014.

DJ Neil Fox has “categorically” denied he is guilty of nine sex offences against six female complainants – including three who were allegedly juveniles at the time.

British DJ Neil Fox has been bailed after he was arrested over alleged sex offences against two women.

Simon Cowell admits he is "not great" with babies.

Russell Brand will be on his best behaviour for the Dalai Lama tomorrow.

The trial of a man accused of the £26.5m (€33.5m) Northern Bank robbery is on course to start this September, a court heard today.

Bookmaker Paddy Power have made Samantha Mumba and dirty little red heads Podge and Rodge their joint favourites at 6/1 to replace Louis Walsh as the third judge on the X Factor.

Cold Feet star James Nesbitt is recording a football anthem for Euro 2004.

David Beckham’s image as a family man seems to have lost none of its shine - he has been nominated for the Celebrity Dad of the Year award.

Neil Fox claims fellow Pop Idol judge Pete Waterman is inconsistent and jealous of Simon Cowell's success.

A contestant who was rejected on Pop Idol says producers tried to make her and her sister look like "boozed-up teenage tearaways".

Reality TV’s Mr Nasty Simon Cowell has launched a stinging attack on Big Brother, labelling the stars of the hit Channel 4 series “bad actors”.

Westlife star Bryan McFadden was named Celebrity Dad Of The Year today – and said he did not deserve it.

The UK’s biggest mortgage lender Halifax launched a Pop Idol-style competition to find two bands for its latest advert, it emerged today.

RAP star Ms Dynamite added to her clutch of glittering prizes yesterday when she was named favourite female vocalist at the Capital FM Help A London Child Awards.

Boy band Blue headed the nominations for British radio station Capital FM’s annual awards as the shortlist was announced today.

Air Miles is giving away 500,000 British Airways flights to more than 80 destinations.

Pop star Robbie Williams has landed Saturday morning show SM:TV in trouble after flashing his bottom at viewers.

Irishman Graham Norton has shed his clothes to pose for Cosmopolitan.

Hollywood star Robert De Niro made a surprise appearance at the world premiere tonight of the new Queen Musical We Will Rock You.

Darius, Will and Gareth are battling it out in Pop Idol to see which two remain at the end of tonight's show.