SWITZERLAND: Swiss army helicopters have crossed the Franco-Swiss border in an unexpected incursion — to help thirsty Swiss cows.

A talking teddy bear has to prove he’s a real person so he can have a family.

Amy Childs reportedly "freaked out" and demanded an ambulance be called for her after breaking a nail.

Two British teenagers attacked with acid in Zanzibar are said to be “well rested and comfortable” as they begin a second evening in hospital.

Italy’s Sergio Parisse will captain the Barbarians against the British and Irish Lions in Hong Kong this Saturday.

Having being omitted from Warren Gatland’s Lions squad, Perpignan fly-half James Hook could line out against the British and Irish outfit, having been named in the provisional Barbarians squad.

Tony McCoy made the most of his spare ride on Mischievous Milly to take the feature totepool.com Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle in tough conditions at Taunton yesterday.

Sensible placing from trainer Tor Sturgis saw Fulgora land her second consecutive race in the Happy New Year Claiming Hurdle at Taunton this afternoon.

WALES international Nicky Robinson contributed 17 points to help London Wasps claim a valuable 25-11 home win over Bayonne in the Amlin Challenge Cup last night.

Leinster 6 London Wasps 41, Donnybrook

Fit-again Sean O'Brien will captain Leinster against London Wasps in Friday's pre-season friendly in Donnybrook (KO: 7pm).

A congressman seeking to become Alabama’s first black governor today lost to a white Democratic primary opponent who had garnered support from the state’s four major black political groups.

Coup Royale ensured there would be little comedown for Jean Bishop after the thrill of her Cheltenham Festival winner by striking in the owner's blue and pink silks at Plumpton.

Louth handler Steve Gollings secured a 16-1 Market Rasen double courtesy of Viscount Rossini and Springfield Raki - both ridden by rising star Rhys Flint.

Lambourn trainer Oliver Sherwood enjoyed a day to remember at Hereford by saddling a near 109-1 treble.

Aintree winner Elusive Dream found very little difficulty in adding to his haul at Cheltenham this evening.

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.

Dr Richard Newland plundered another big handicap pot when sending out Burntoakboy to lift the Coral Cup with something in hand.

Frankie Dettori delighted the Bank Holiday crowd at Epsom with a 164-1 treble, highlighted by Ashaawes’ victory for Godolphin in the JRA Conditions Stakes.

Paul Nicholls cemented his reputation as the man to back at his local track when saddling a treble at Wincanton.