Stories are king in this darkly delightful tale from journalist David Whitehouse. His second novel (his first, Bed, was published in 2012), starts at the end.

Gardaí are bracing themselves for retaliation after a man was shot dead and his partner injured outside a primary school in north Dublin.

Clothes that detect an illness, or vibrate in unison with your partner’s, are becoming a billion-euro industry, says Rita de Brun.

Jack Whitehall landed the Best TV Comedy Actor prize at the British Comedy Awards tonight.

The Blue Knights believe they were on the verge of being named preferred bidder by administrators for a Rangers takeover before a rival bid was tabled at the 11th hour.

Rangers’ administrators expect to know today whether a deal can be done to safeguard the future of thebeleaguered club by the end of this week.

American businessman Bill Miller has withdrawn his bid for Rangers.

Rangers administrator David Whitehouse is anticipating an improved offer from the Blue Knights after telling the consortium their package is unlikely to satisfy the club’s creditors.

Rangers‘ administrators have requested an immediate expedited appeals process over the sanctions imposed on the club by the Scottish Football Association’s judicial panel last night.

Rangers’ administrators signalled there could be five bids for the club 24 hours ahead of this evening’s deadline – but confusion subsequently surrounded the intentions of one of the frontrunners.

Administrators will deliver “significant” redundancies among the Rangers playing squad tomorrow if there is insufficient progress in talks over wage cuts and a quick sale.

It is understood that administrators postponed planned meetings with some Rangers players' agents yesterday despite being close to a wage agreement the previous night.

The formation of a new Rangers is emerging as an increasingly likely scenario as administrators accelerate sale attempts after raising fears over their ability to finish the season.

Rangers' administrators Duff and Phelps are seeking a swift sale of the club after failing to agree cost-cutting measures with the playing staff, it was announced today.

Rangers’ administrators have expressed concerns about the running of the club since Craig Whyte’s takeover in May last year.

A WOMAN has been acquitted of threatening to kill members of her family after a judge directed that there was insufficient evidence to show the threats would be carried out.

Aviva posted a better-than-expected surge in annual profits today as the insurance giant hailed the success of its recent advertising campaign starring actor Paul Whitehouse.

Comedian Harry Enfield has revealed how he feared Ricky Gervais had killed off his TV career.

IRISH people retire later than others in the European Union, but end up with the smallest pensions, according to a new OECD report.

Two Balbriggan cousins who launched a violent attack on their uncle and his partner in front of the couple’s young children have been sentenced to three years in jail, with 18 months suspended.

A British mother was jailed for six years today for killing her 20-month-old son by doping him to make him sleep.

SUSAN ATKINS, the terminally ill Charles Manson follower who admitted stabbing actress Sharon Tate 40 years ago, has lost what was likely to be her last bid for freedom.

A JUDGE apologised to television star Paul Whitehouse last night after he was told he would have to return to court to give evidence in the Chris Langham indecency trial.

An intensive practice session with coach Bob Torrance helped Scotland’s Marc Warren into the early lead in the EnterCard Scandinavian Masters today.

Less than 24 hours after bemoaning his indifferent recent form, Michael Campbell was at the top of the leaderboard in the early stages of the EnterCard Scandinavian Masters today.

Birmingham’s Tom Whitehouse won a €33,000 car in the Deutsche Bank Players’ Championship today – just weeks after writing off his in an accident.

ENGLAND have suffered an injury blow ahead of tomorrow’s RBS 6 Nations Championship clash against Ireland with prop Matt Stevens out.

Tom Whitehouse’s decision to compete in this week’s European Tour qualifying school reaped its rewards at San Roque in Spain.

Leinster 19 Bath 22

Celtic League champions the Ospreys bounced back from their horror show in Munster last week with a hard-earned victory over Newport-Gwent Dragons at the New Stadium in Swansea.

The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins is horrified his former bandmate Frankie Poullain has publicly slammed him for freezing him out of the band - as he insists the bassist alienated himself.

Justin Hawkins' fiancee Sue Whitehouse has warned The Darkness frontman she will call off their engagement if he doesn't set a wedding date soon.

Birmingham’s Tom Whitehouse has adopted a new relaxed but determined attitude and it paid off as he fired a six-under-par 66 to lead after the first round of the Cadillac Russian Open.

England’s Tom Whitehouse overcame a wrist injury and a sustained heavy downpour to lead the Cadillac Russian Open in Moscow after shooting a six-under-par first round of 66.

England’s Tom Whitehouse surged clear of the field on the opening day of the Cadillac Russian Open in Moscow after shooting seven birdies in 15 holes.

Bourgoin 23 Leinster 26

Fast Show star Simon Day is to appear in EastEnders.

Simon Dyson made slight progress in the second round of the St Omer Open today.

Harlequins 27 Montferrand 26

SCOTLAND coach Matt Williams has called on referees to get fair with his side, blaming the loss to Italy on crucial wrong decisions by Welsh whistler Nigel Whitehouse and hinting his side are handled differently because of their lowly status.

Scotland head coach Matt Williams has called for more consistency among referees ahead of the RBS 6 Nations clash with France on Sunday.