John Lennon’s killer has been denied parole for a fourth time in the US because of the “bizarre nature” of his crime.

FANS around the world gathered yesterday to pay tribute to music icon John Lennon on the 25th anniversary of his murder.

Beatles fans gathered today for a series of events to mark the 25th anniversary of John Lennon’s death.

Fans brought flowers, candles and their own bittersweet memories today as they gathered to mark the day 25 years ago when John Lennon was murdered in New York.

John Lennon’s murderer, Mark Chapman, has been denied parole because of the “extreme malicious intent” of his crime, officials said.

John Lennon’s murderer, Mark Chapman, will be eligible for parole next month, officials confirmed today.

Irish ex-priest Cornelius ('Neil') Horan was given a 12-month suspended sentence today for disrupting the men’s Olympic marathon in Athens.

A 57-year-old former Irish priest remains in police custody in Greece today after disrupting the men’s marathon at the Olympic Games in Athens yesterday.

Pop singer Jay Kay was today having criminal charges against him formally dropped, the Crown Prosecution Service said.

Jay Kay is to appear in court after being charged with common assault and criminal damage.