Swiss watchmaker Raymond Weil is suing Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron for breach of contract after allegedly spotting her wearing a rival brand.

Pete Townshend is struggling to write new songs for his legendary band The Who, because his recent material is too high-brow for the raucous rockers.

Influential Manchester United supporters’ group Shareholders United have acquired the support of a leading international law firm in an effort to stave off a takeover by Malcolm Glazer.