Wales international rugby star Andy Powell was banned from driving for 15 months today after pleading guilty to driving a golf buggy while unfit through drink.

Wales international rugby star Andy Powell will appear in court today to face a charge of driving a golf buggy while drunk.

Andy Powell has vowed to fight to get back into the Wales team after he was dropped from their RBS 6 Nations squad yesterday.

Manchester United fans who might be tempted to stage a disruptive Cup Final demonstration against the takeover of their club by an American businessman were warned today that police have drawn up their plans for the game with the precision of a military campaign.