The stars of long-running BBC1 detective drama 'New Tricks' have criticised the writers of the TV drama – for making it “bland”.

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CELTIC manager Neil Lennon was critical of Peterhead’s aggressive approach in their William Hill Scottish Cup fourth-round clash yesterday.

Scottish Cup holders Celtic made six changes for the fourth-round trip to Balmoor to face Peterhead.

PORTADOWN recorded a deserved 2-1 victory over 10-man Bohemians in the Setanta Sports Cup first round, first leg clash at Dalymount Park last night.

'New Tricks' star Amanda Redman has married her partner after 12 years - surrounded by TV pals.

Sherri Steinhauer had her toughest round of the tournament and holds a one-shot lead after Saturday’s third round of the State Farm Classic.

Cameron Diaz showed her squeamish side on the debut of her new MTV travel show Trippin' on Monday night when she quaked as she received vaccinations for her adventure in Nepal.

Ricky Tomlinson is to star in a new ITV sitcom based on the film Mike Bassett: England Manager.

US hip-hop artist, DMX has announced his first Irish date for Dublin’s Ambassador Theatre on June 28.

Hideki Matsui’s three-run homer in the first inning set the tone and Andy Pettitte tossed eight scoreless innings as the New York Yankees evened the World Series at one game apiece with a 6-1 triumph over the Florida Marlins.

After an exhausting day of public memorials, the families of the British victims killed in the Bali bombing gathered tonight for an intimate candlelit ceremony.

Controversial US rapper 50 Cent was a triple winner at the Mobo awards.

Controversial US rapper 50 Cent was a triple winner at tonight’s Mobo awards.