Aston Villa footballer Barry Bannan has apologised to his family, club and supporters and said he “deeply regrets” his actions after admitting drink-driving earlier today.

Aston Villa footballer Barry Bannan was banned from driving for 18 months today after admitting four offences – including driving with excess alcohol - following a motorway crash last month.

The final members of a British paedophile gang who sexually assaulted young children and shared the images will be jailed today.

A British woman arrested as part of an inquiry into child abuse allegedly committed by a female nursery worker will appear in court today charged with a number of child sex offences.

Liverpool will come to a standstill today to mark the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.