David Haye will make the second defence of his WBA heavyweight title against domestic rival Audley Harrison in November.

PAUL HESSION will open what he has described as his “big year” in an unusual setting for a sprinter when he lines up for the 100m at the Great City Games on a specially laid track on the streets of Manchester’s Deansgate on Sunday week.

Italian restaurant chain Carluccio’s today said recent trading had been better than expected despite “challenging” conditions denting profits.

Cherie Blair was plunged into fresh controversy today after Downing Street was forced to deny new claims she had dismissed Gordon Brown’s party conference speech as “rubbish”.