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White Stripes blast 'war' advert

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:22:00 GMT

The White Stripes have said the US Air Force Reserve made unauthorised use of their song Fell In Love With A Girl during an advert that ran during Sunday's American football Super Bowl.

MPs back election reform referendum

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:02:00 GMT

A referendum on changing the way MPs are elected will be held by October next year under Government plans passed by the Commons.

Vakacegu citing dismissed

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:32:00 GMT

Sale full-back Marika Vakacegu has had his citing for alleged eye gouging dismissed by an Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel.

Three-sy does it for Cottagers

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:12:00 GMT

Fulham moved into ninth place in the Barclays Premier League with a 3-0 win over Burnley at Craven Cottage.

Fresh wave of blizzards will bypass Northern Ireland

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:07:13 GMT

AS the big freeze returns to the UK it looks as if Northern Ireland will have a lucky escape.

Tevez and Adebayor on target for City

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:02:00 GMT

Carlos Tevez and Emmanuel Adebayor struck either side of the interval to give Manchester City a 2-0 victory in their local derby.

Tuncay snatches point for Potters

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:02:00 GMT

Tuncay Sanli's second-half header kept the pressure on struggling Wigan as Stoke made off with a 1-1 draw at the DW Stadium.

Dindane claims dramatic equaliser

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:02:00 GMT

Portsmouth striker Aruna Dindane struck deep into stoppage-time to earn his side a valuable 1-1 draw against Sunderland.

Ex-Beatle Macca visits the Commons

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:22:00 GMT

Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney made a surprise, unheralded, visit to the public gallery of the Commons.

Dublin mayoral election 'this year'

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:02:00 GMT

Taoiseach Brian Cowen has vowed the election for Dublin's first directly-elected mayor will take place this year.

Afghanistan deaths soldiers named

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:32:00 GMT

Two soldiers killed in Afghanistan as Britain's death toll in the conflict matched that of the Falklands War have been hailed for their bravery.

I feared for my future - Jones

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:32:00 GMT

Wales forward Alun-Wyn Jones has revealed the full agony of his Twickenham sin-bin torture and admitted: "I thought it would jeopardise my international career."

Katie offers support to Terry wife

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:22:00 GMT

The wife of former England captain John Terry has been offered support by Katie Price - who said she would love to take the Wag out horse riding.

Big financial presence for 70 years

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:12:00 GMT

Bank of Scotland (Ireland)'s presence in the Irish financial sector dates back 70 years.

Co-operation 'key to prosperity'

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:42:00 GMT

Increased co-operation between the Republic and Northern Ireland is key to the future prosperity of the island, Taoiseach Brian Cowen claims.

Kraft reverses Cadbury factory vow

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:32:00 GMT

Food giant Kraft has signalled the loss of up to 400 jobs by announcing the closure of a Cadbury factory - despite earlier promises to keep it open.

New detective in Midsomer Murders

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:22:00 GMT

Tom Barnaby will be replaced by his cousin in ITV's Midsomer Murders as actor John Nettles steps down from the show.

Katie Price vows to be more private

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:22:00 GMT

Katie Price has vowed that her marriage to Alex Reid would be more private than her relationship with Peter Andre - but told reporters she could not wait to get "Reidinated".

Angelina Jolie set for Haiti visit

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:02:00 GMT

Angelina Jolie is heading to Haiti to meet with earthquake victims.

Pompey talks continue

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:02:00 GMT

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie remained locked in talks with representatives from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs on Tuesday afternoon over a bid to halt a winding-up order against the club.

Robinson warning over policing deal

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:52:00 GMT

Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson has warned he is prepared to collapse the Stormont Assembly if Sinn Fein does not honour the landmark agreement on policing and parades, but stressed he was confident republicans would deliver.

There's no place like gnome

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:32:00 GMT

A mystery thief who stole a treasured gnome from a garden 13 years ago has finally apologised and provided a replacement, the gnome's owners said.

Broadwater Farm murder: man held

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:22:00 GMT

A man has been arrested over the murder of Pc Keith Blakelock during the 1985 Broadwater Farm riots.

Bruton gets to bottom of Rear award

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:22:00 GMT

Fine Gael's Richard Bruton showed a cheeky side today by sneaking a peak at one of the nominees for Britain's Rear of the Year award - the UK's Minister for Women.

Mental toughness sees O'Gara through

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:12:00 GMT

Ronan O'Gara credits mental resilience for enabling him to cope with the fluctuating fortunes of a fly-half as his Ireland comeback gathers pace against France on Saturday.