A pregnant woman who tried to stop a crime at a shop in England suffered life-threatening injuries when she was hit by a vehicle fleeing the scene.

In January 2012, John Egan was thrown in at the deep end. He had just joined Crystal Palace on a month’s loan from Sunderland. Dougie Freedman had promised him a couple of games and he was true to his word.

Two men who ran an escort agency in England which employed young girls from troubled backgrounds as child prostitutes have been jailed.

Almost 20 years on from their biggest hits, the Proclaimers still haven’t tired of playing them, writes Ed Power

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A man who lost more than 23 stone after weight-loss surgery has hailed the procedure for changing his life.

Flybe Group, Europe’s largest independent regional airline, will add routes between London City Airport and destinations in the UK and Ireland in a push to attract business travellers.

Air passengers will be hit by a decision today to alter what airlines can be charged for using one of the UK’s busiest airports, according to low-cost airline Ryanair.

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A 25-year-old Corkman is on course to claim his share of the biggest prize in world rowing when he and his fellow crew complete a gruelling 2,000-mile non-stop race around Britain.

Waterford Airport is to begin the hunt for a new chief executive following the news that incumbent Graham Doyle is leaving to take up a government role.

A lot of nasty things have been written about Wigan’s supporters this week, but I spoke to both of them at Wembley on Saturday and they were lovely.

The chief executive of Waterford Airport, Graham Doyle, has expressed his disappointment after Aer Arann announced they are to discontinue their services at the airport from early January 2013.

Robbie Williams will be grilled by James Corden in a new documentary.

A 22-year-old man has been released on police bail in connection with racist twitter messages aimed at West Ham striker Carlton Cole, police said.

A 22-year-old man was arrested today in connection with racist twitter messages aimed at West Ham striker Carlton Cole, police said.

Finnian O’Dowd laughs when you mention the GAA’s residency rule.

London’s “newest” airport believes Irish air travellers will play a key role in its target of reaching one million passengers by the end of next year.

A street cleaner struck gold when he found a Rolex watch down a drain.

Two teenagers arrested in connection with the stabbing of a rail ticket inspector in Britain remain in custody today.

A teenager has been banned from all shops that sell chocolate.

A WOMAN saved her seven-year-old grandson from a dog attack on a beach, police have said.

Extra flights will link Belfast with Amsterdam and Geneva this autumn, easyJet has said.

Ashley and Cheryl should consider the pitfalls before remarrying each other, says Suzanne Harrington.

Lloyds Banking Group will signal thousands more job cuts this week as part of a drive to save an extra £1bn a year in costs.

National Express said it was back on track after a recovery plan led by new chief executive Dean Finch sparked a 38% jump in annual profits today.

British transport group National Express offered some cheer for its rail business today as it announced a two-year extension on its London to Tilbury and Southend franchise.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is set to revert to the side which has made an impressive start to the Barclays Premier League campaign for Saturday’s home clash with Newcastle.

Police shut down a global criminal conspiracy suspected of milking millions of pounds from stolen iPhones through premium phone lines today.

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Fulham have signed Republic of Ireland international Stephen Kelly from Birmingham on a three-year contract.

A young man who was diagnosed with breast cancer aged just 24 is campaigning for the name of the illness to be changed.

Joe Cole has vowed to return from his long-term knee injury a stronger player after sitting out the second half of Chelsea’s campaign.

SO, in the never-ending soap opera that is Chelsea Football Club, we have now axed four managers in the five-and-a-half years that Roman Abramovich has been in charge. This is a record of transferring people to the gulags that would be impressive even in Stalinist Russia.

COMETH the hour (of need), cometh the man. I’m not going to write another eulogy in praise of Lampard but I have to thank him for giving me one of those brain-melting celebrations as a fan last Saturday.

Administrators for music, DVD and games retailer Zavvi said more than 200 jobs were secured tonight after a deal with HMV – but the news came after hundreds of the firm’s employees lost their jobs in further store closures.

CHELSEA can expect a frosty reception in Southend tonight.

Chelsea have vowed to put right their recent mistakes and get their campaign back on track with FA Cup victory at Southend tomorrow night.

NICOLAS ANELKA maintains Chelsea’s season is very much still alive despite falling further behind in the Barclays Premier League title race.

Today’s Barclays Premier League match between Portsmouth and Manchester City has been postponed because of a frozen pitch.

Under-pressure Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has received the backing of Alex Ferguson ahead of Sunday’s Premier League showdown at Old Trafford.

Sunderland’s search for top-class strikers continues today as speculation over Roy Keane’s targets gathers pace.