Iron Maiden's manager has blasted Sharon Osbourne and the organisers of the Ozzfest for allegedly sparking the near riot that ruined the British rockers' final night on the tour.

The brutal and senseless murder of a 15-year-old schoolboy has forced many people to question what is wrong with society in the North, a priest told mourners today.

Debutant Luke Donald is still trying to find his feet at the Gary Player Country Club in Sun City but the tricky greens and high altitude have not put a stop to his bid for a maiden Nedbank Golf Challenge title.

Little-known Spanish golfer Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano claimed his maiden European Tour title in only his 16th event as a professional when he won the KLM Open by two shots from England’s Gary Emerson.

With the leaders struggling to cope with the blustery wind and rain at the Wales Open the lead was held by little-known Italian Alessandro Tadini today.

Nick Dougherty hauled himself into contention for his second win of the season in the windswept third round of the Wales Open today.

The FTSE 100 Index ended the week below the 5000 mark today after disappointing unemployment data in the United States.

London shares started off in lacklustre form today as traders refused to commit their cash ahead of key unemployment data in the United States.

British entertainment group Sanctuary today revealed that it had been in talks about a possible takeover of the firm.

Liverpool supporters Karl Burke and Franny Norton had more cause for celebration when the trainer and jockey teamed up successfully with City For Conquest in the Stapleton Maiden Auction Fillies’ Stakes at Catterick today.

Led Zeppelin has been voted Britain's ideal supergroup.

Seb Sanders showed great powers of improvisation today when he overcame a slipped saddle to pilot Extreme Beauty to victory at Yarmouth.

UK Entertainment group Sanctuary dealt investors a double blow today when it issued a fresh profits warning and said an earlier takeover approach was unlikely to lead to an offer close to its current value.

Ozzy Osbourne's manager wife Sharon has blasted Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson for using the Ozzfest tour to poke fun at her husband.

Boy-band McFly have soared to the top of the UK singles charts with I’ll Be OK, knocking James Blunt from the number one spot.

Heavy metal band Iron Maiden has put its mark in concrete – along with the bony hand of its album cover skeleton mascot, “Eddie”.

Gardaí are seeking the public's help in finding missing 21-year-old, Paul Davey.

World number one Rory McIlroy’s peerless power and precision has put him in pole position at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.

Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has revealed he is battling cancer.

Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has been given the all-clear from cancer.