The policeman blinded by gunman Raoul Moat was expected to leave hospital today as officers continued to question four people arrested on suspicion of helping the fugitive.

IRELAND’S Louk Sorensen marked his return to action following a three-month injury lay-off with a first round win in the ATP Challenger Tour event in Biella, Italy.

Cheryl Cole is expected to file for divorce from her husband Ashley Cole “within weeks”.

A have-a-go hero who was blinded in one eye in a chemical attack 15 years ago has got his sight back after undergoing pioneering stem cell treatment.

Kanye West has already made his New Year's resolution - he has promised to make his peace with the paparazzi.

IRELAND’S Martin Fagan and multiple world champion Lornah Kiplagat were named European Athletes of the Month for October on the back of their scintillating form on the road circuit.

The Ulster Unionist Party is set to break with history today by taking part in a meeting of the British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body in Newcastle, England.

Attempts by Northern Rock to soothe concerns about its exposure to recent market turmoil failed to lift its share price today.

The singer, Sting has admitted his tough upbringing in Newcastle, England, forced him to live up to his name.

A Gulf War veteran today admitted brutally executing four members of his own family after “flipping”.

THE grieving family of a 23-year-old Kerry woman who died earlier this month after a long battle with cystic fibrosis have vowed to continue her work to create greater awareness of the condition.

A 23-YEAR-OLD woman, for whom a life-saving lung transplant operation had to be called off twice recently, died yesterday at Cork University Hospital.

Software group Sage today secured its first major acquisition since failing to land Norwegian rival Visma in April.

Sting has confessed he was an awful teacher before he became a rock star - because he only taught kids subjects he found interesting.

The bodies of four adults were found at a house in Newcastle, England, today.

Nineties boyband Take That have confirmed rumours they will sing with departed bandmember Robbie Williams at a series of performances during their current comeback tour of Britain.

THE Kerry branch of the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland is distributing organ donation awareness posters around the county.

Pop superstar Robbie Williams has promised fans he'll make an appearance on British soccer reality TV show The Match the next time it's aired.

Ivan Heshko won a thrilling BUPA Great North Mile in Newcastle, England, this afternoon.

A 29-YEAR-OLD man waiting for a life-saving lung transplant yesterday pleaded with people to carry organ donor cards.

AN ANGUISHED family last night begged Health Minister Mícheál Martin to cut the red tape that is denying their son a chance to live.