England midfielder Joe Cole avoided an immediate ban for speeding at 105mph after a court heard today that his wife was “severely traumatised” after being dragged from her car by “eight thugs on motorbikes”.

Liverpool footballer Joe Cole was today found guilty of speeding at more than 100mph.

Jade Goody is to marry after being told by doctors that she has just months to live, her spokesman said today.

Hip-hop mogul Shawn 'Jay Z' Carter is to add hotelier to his resume - he's launching a chain of five star hotels.