The makers of the Simpsons are being urged to make Homer healthier, by eating fruit instead of just beer and donuts.

Hitmaker Timbaland capped off an amazing 12 months by claiming the Songwriter Of The Year prize at Wednesday's 25th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards.

A fast-moving brush fire scorched more than 2,000 acres of parched California hillside and charred at least three houses, forcing authorities to evacuate more than 500 homes.

Portsmouth defender Sol Campbell was at the centre of an airport drama when his plane overran the runway and ended on the grass verge.