A driver caught stealing beer from his warehouse agreed to resign then as “cold as ice” went on a shooting rampage, killing eight people and wounding two before committing suicide.

A disgruntled warehouse driver killed nine people, including himself, and wounded others in a shooting rampage today, company and state officials said.

Olympic 5,000 metres finalist Jo Pavey has been selected for the Norwich Union Great Britain and Northern Ireland team to compete in the Spar European Cross-Country Championships next month.