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Newcastle United won't be held hostage in their pursuits of Darren Bent and Bafetimbi Gomis, Alan Pardew claims.

Former Chelsea and Paris St Germain (PSG) boss confirms Real Madrid chiefs are speaking to Tottenham regarding transfer of Gareth Bale

Arsene Wenger is preparing a player/cash deal to sign Malaga defender Jesús Gámez

Kyle Eastmond has been in included in England's 33-man elite squad, but James Haskell misses out.

Investment also hit back at critics which are accusing Goldman of creating a shortage of the metal

Spurs' pursuit of Steaua Bucharest defender Vlad Chiriches ridiculed by club owner Gigi Becali

Decree Absolute expected in September after hearing for which neither Lawson nor Saatchi were present.

Tesco cuts top 50 managers as Chief Executive Philip Clarke plans to revive its business.

O2 to launch UK 4G network on 29 August in London, Leeds and Bradford with prices starting at £26 per month.

Spurs' Steven Caulker completes transfer to Cardiff City for Bluebirds' record fee of £8m

Steven Gerrard wants Luis Suarez to stay at Anfield and help Liverpool to Champions League football

Mayor Luftur Rahman mounts drive to banish group after Tommy Robinson speaks of mosque march.

Tottenham technical director Franco Baldini will try to strike a deal with Roma for forward Erik Lamela, Italian reports suggest.

Russian politician proposes online swearing ban to protect children.

Diageo profits from expensive whisky but sales of iconic Guinness fall in Ireland and UK.

Despite lower sales, UK-based BAT posted a rise in profit and revenue for the first half of 2013

The Olympic heptathlon champion will not compete in Moscow due to a heel injury

Businessman Peter Cruddas sued paper for falsely claiming he sold meetings with David Cameron for £250,000.

Real Madrid ready to break the bank for Gareth Bale.

Jermain Defore has welcomed Tottenham's pursuit of Roberto Soldado as he believes the striker can help take the club forward.

Police say teenage girl was 'brutally' raped in residential street in Walthamstow.

Schneider Electric to acquire the British engineering firm to boost its industry automation business.

Should Gareth Bale leave Tottenham this summer, Andre Villas-Boas may struggle to find the right players capable of covering the loss of the Welshman, even with £85m in the bank

The Financial Conduct Authority said arrests are not linked to any other ongoing insider dealing investigation

Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi set to end 10-year marriage.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to challenge Arsenal for the signature of Luis Suarez should they succeed in selling Gareth Bale to Real Madrid.

Valencia striker Roberto Soldado has refused to comment on reports he is set to join Tottenham.

Arsenal youngster Chuks Aneke is in talks to join Crewe on another loan after impressing at the League One side last season.

Deputy PM blasts 'unsettling' campaign in London boroughs.

Striker questioned by police following road accident in London.