A police horse was punched by a hooligan and three officers were injured during disorder before and after a lower league football match in England, police said.

An English football fan who is accused of punching a police horse denied violent disorder today.

Richard Fahey warmed up for Royal Ascot in the best possible style as he and stable jockey Paul Hanagan enjoyed a double at Carlisle.

UK supermarket chain Somerfield was told today it must sell 12 stores to prevent a "substantial lessening" of competition in the local area.