ED SHEERAN could be the latest star to join the terrifying world of Game Of Thrones.

A man who gardaí believe wanted “death by cop” has been jailed for a year for threatening to kill officers and detonate a bomb.

Enigmatic star Kate Bush has remained tight-lipped about her reasons for her stage return 35 years after her only tour, but a new documentary reveals an unlikely possible inspiration – Steve Coogan’s comic creation Alan Partridge.

'The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug' leads the Jameson Empire Film Award nominations.

The Lone Ranger (12A) opens in San Francisco in 1933, with an aged Native American warrior, Tonto (Johnny Depp), telling a young boy about how the legend of the West’s masked lawman began.

Aha! The long-awaited Alan Partridge movie is finally here. And it’s textbook Partridge.

LAST November on this page I compared independent TD (and former Fine Gael minister) Michael Lowry to Mario Balotelli, the petulant bad-boy of European football who once pulled up his shirt to reveal a t-shirt bearing the legend “why always me?”

Fictional DJ Alan Partridge will attempt to put Norwich “on the map” as he premieres his new film in the city today.

The premiere of fictional DJ Alan Partridge’s new film will be held in his home city of Norwich after a campaign by fans.

Actor Steve Coogan, who has been an ardent privacy campaigner and a leading light in calls for press reform, has struck a deal to publish his autobiography.

Becks allows us believe in immortality.

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Armando Iannucci has revealed the highly anticipated Alan Partridge movie will see the hapless presenter doing battle with a media giant.

Steve Coogan is reviving his Alan Partridge character for television.

Steve Coogan revealed today he will set 'Alan Partridge: The Movie' in America.

John Partridge has hit out at claims that his 'EastEnders' character is “selfish”.

Steaua Bucharest 3 St. Patrick’s Athletic 0

AFTER admirable away draws for Bohemians and Derry City, St Patrick’s Athletic last night made it three one-ones on the trot for League of Ireland teams in Europe – but, with a precious away goal to take home with them, it was Valletta of Malta who were doing the celebrating at the end of this Uefa Europa League Second Qualifying Round first leg tie at Richmond Park.

The music boss who gave U2 their first big break has died.

St. Patrick's Athletic 1 Bohemians 3

St Patrick's Athletic entertain Sligo Rovers in Sunday's eircom League of Ireland Premier Division clash at Richmond Park, kick-off 8.00pm.

EXACTLY 25 years and a day after his father, Philip, claimed his first yellow jersey in the FBD Insurance Rás, Mark Cassidy donned the yellow fleece for the first time in Lisdoonvarna after yesterday’s dramatic stage from Claremorris.

Robert and Sally Alner’s string continues to go great guns this season and the Dorset couple provided their first winner for a new and high-profile owner at Taunton.

British funnyman Steve Coogan's big screen project Alan Partridge: The Movie has been postponed indefinitely after complications with the script.

Poland 1 Wales 0

Wales expect Everton’s Simon Davies to be fit to face England in Cardiff tomorrow after nursing him through the week to overcome his shin splints problem.

Singer Courtney Love’s claims to be carrying Steve Coogan’s baby are “nonsense”, his spokeswoman said today.

Her singing career has flopped and the big reunion looks to be off so Victoria Beckham is turning her manicured hand to acting.

Steve Coogan's comedy alter-ego Alan Partrige is set to star in his own movie - even though Partridge's co-creator Armando Iannucci is against the idea.

Motherwell 2 Rangers 3

Austria 1 Wales 0

Rangers 5 Motherwell 1

Rangers 5 Motherwell 1

Liverpool will have skipper Steven Gerrard back from a one-match ban to lead the side in their Champions League tie with Bayer Leverkusen.

John Toshack will herald a new Wales era when he names his first squad since being appointed in November for the friendly against Hungary.

Celtic boss Martin O’Neill brought back Alan Thompson and Stanislav Varga for the Bank of Scotland Premier League clash with Terry Butcher’s young Motherwell side at Parkhead.

Rangers striker Nacho Novo grabbed a double against Motherwell to help cut Celtic’s lead at the top of the Bank of Scotland Premier League table to a single point again.

Richie Partridge has revealed he still has high hopes of playing for the Irish international team - and Brian Kerr helped him keep his spirits up when when he was injured.

Liverpool 2 Middlesbrough 0

Motherwell 0 Rangers 2

Liverpool will still be without Harry Kewell (thigh strain) against Olympiakos in Tuesday’s Champions League clash in Athens.

Motherwell manager Terry Butcher will have a full squad of players to choose from for tomorrow’s home game with Livingston.