More than 100 cinemas in the UK and Ireland will be screening the upcoming special episode of Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, on January 1st, 2016.

A 15-year-old boy, thought to be the youngest Briton to be convicted of a terrorism offence, was given a life sentence for inciting an attack on a First World War commemorative event in Australia from his bedroom in northern England.

Prosecutors have won their right to appeal against Oscar Pistorius’ culpable homicide conviction, for shooting his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, but life has lost its meaning for her stricken parents, June and Barry, says Hannah Stephenson

Susan Boyle applied for a job in a local betting shop.

Mercedes-Benz and three commercial vehicle dealers are to pay fines totalling £2.6m (€2.98m) following an inquiry into market rigging.

QPR manager Harry Redknapp has suggested football fans were falling out of love with the FA Cup after only 8,984 turned up at Loftus Road.

A fresh storm was brewing at Blackburn Rovers last night after controversial comments from their director of football, while the team were pre-season training in Cork, ended with him being forced to make an apology after several first team players threatened to walk out.

Victoria Eisermann has been evicted from ‘Big Brother’.

Antolin Alcaraz headed a late winner as Wigan condemned Blackburn to relegation and ensured their own Premier League survival last night.

Alexander Doni plunged Liverpool into a Wembley goalkeeper crisis after getting sent off as Kenny Dalglish’s side signed off for Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final against Everton with a last-minute winner on a night of pure drama at Ewood Park.

Blackburn forward Junior Hoilett’s time at Ewood Park could well be coming to end but his parting gift could yet be to keep the club in the Premier League.

Manchester City defender Micah Richards (knee) is fit for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League visit of Blackburn.

A 40-year-old man was remanded in custody today when he appeared in court charged with making a hoax bomb threat at Stansted Airport in England.

Newcastle climbed to fifth place in the Premier League after a victory over Blackburn last night that left Steve Kean’s strugglers to rue a host of missed chances.

With the transfer window about to open again Andy Hampson looks at who will be buying and who will be selling over January

BLACKBURN’S under-fire boss Steve Kean is convinced the troubled club will avoid relegation from the Premier League.

MANAGER Steve Kean looks doomed as Blackburn hit rock bottom of the Premier League last night following a calamitous loss to Bolton at Ewood Park.

BLACKBURN defender Gael Givet suffered a serious heart scare in yesterday’s clash at the Stadium of Light.

BLACKBURN boss Steve Kean watched four-goal Yakubu sink Swansea in the first of four “cup finals” he believes will make or break his side’s season — and possibly his own future.

BLACKBURN’S bloodied goalkeeper Paul Robinson believes the dramatic late point he helped rescue at Wigan on Saturday can provide the platform for his side’s sustained march up the Barclays Premier League table.

I CAN’T say it was one of our most convincing wins but three points and a clean sheet ensured a happy car on our way home from Blackburn.

Edin Dzeko has confirmed he has been forgiven by Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini for his furious reaction to being substituted in Munich this week.

CARLOS TEVEZ has been suspended for two weeks by Manchester City. The Blues confirmed the news last night following a telephone conference involving senior staff, including chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak.

Carlos Tevez has been suspended for two weeks by Manchester City.

THE good news for Arsene Wenger is that Arsenal are not scheduled to visit the North West again until December.

BLACKBURN captain Chris Samba wants to make life a “living hell” for Arsenal at Ewood Park today.

FULHAM manager Martin Jol was frustrated with yesterday’s 1-1 draw against Blackburn and believes the lack of cutting edge cost them.

BLACKBURN manager Steve Kean pleaded guilty to drink-driving yesterday but claimed his drink was spiked.

EDIN DZEKO grabbed the winner for Manchester City with his first goal at the 10th attempt in the Barclays Premier League last night.

Singing sensation Susan Boyle celebrates her 50th birthday today with a party for close family and friends near her home.

BLACKBURN boss Steve Kean has been feeling the pressure lately.

PETER CROUCH’S fourth-minute goal was enough to keep Tottenham in sight of a Champions League place with a victory against Blackburn — but Harry Redknapp believes his side have little chance of overtaking Chelsea.

WHERE else but the scene of his only sacking as a Premier League manager for Roy Hodgson to suffer the most depressing night of his Liverpool reign to date.

BLACKBURN’S owners last night revealed they have made a sensational bid for AC Milan star Ronaldinho.

ANTI-IRISH sentiment in 1970s Britain made its way to the Taoiseach’s office in letters written by British citizens disgruntled at the number of Irish immigrants arriving to work there.

BLACKBURN manager Steve Kean believes defender Christopher Samba is now happy to stay at Ewood Park.

West Ham will give fitness tests to midfielder Valon Behrami (hip) and defender Lars Jacobsen (heel) ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League match at Blackburn.

BLACKBURN boss Sam Allardyce singled out midfielder David Dunn as a crucial part of his side’s surge up the Premier League table after their traditional new year revival started early at Ewood Park.

BLACKBURN manager Sam Allardyce has welcomed news of the club’s takeover, but accepts he will have to spend wisely.

DIANA VICKERS is not your typical X Factor graduate.

BLACKBURN boss Sam Allardyce was a happy man as he returned to Newcastle and left with three points after winning the tactical battle.

BLACKBURN boss Sam Allardyce hopes a fit-again David Dunn can breathe new life into his side’s push away from the Premier League drop zone after helping clinch three points against Wigan.

Chelsea will once again be without Frank Lampard for this weekend’s Barclays Premier League match at Blackburn.