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A running blog on what it takes to be able to compete in Tough Mudder, described as probably the toughest event on the planet.

Cath Everett takes her head out of the sand to explore South Africa's national arts festival celebrating Afrikaans culture.

Michael Johnson says a dedicated athletics track in the United Kingdom is important to preserve the Olympic legacy.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Rubin Kazan midfielder Bibras Natkho

Queen receives honorary BAFTA for her support of the British film industry

Nacho Monreal says that Mikel Arteta and Santi Cazorla have made the transition to Arsenal a lot easier, with the defender finding the weather in London the biggest challenge to get used to.

Former PM insists he pays fair share of UK tax as he heaps scorn on Gordon Brown.

Anderlecht defender Cheikhou Kouyate claims he will consider joining Arsenal at the end of this season, as he likes the Gunners' style of play.

Harry Redknapp says he may not even have the QPR job if Michael Dawson had moved to the club from Tottenham in the summer.

Steve Bould is hopeful Abou Diaby will return from injury soon

Leading London cosmetic surgeon says penoplasty has been as common as breast enhancement operationsover last decade.

Easyject expects a pre-tax loss between £60m and £65m for the first half, compared to £112m a year ago.

The British Library is planning to archive the entire UK web, including blogs, forums and social media messages.

Steve Bould tips four of five of Arsenal's academy to soon be pushing for a place in the first team.

Liverpool prepare swap deal for Newcastle United midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa, with Andy Carroll as bait

'Colossal failure' of management policies result in huge losses of £46bn for failed HBOS, say MPs.

Facebook Home brings an all-new user interface, lock screen and home screen to Android.

Man who was with Lawrence when he was murdered by knife-wielding racists wants to be mayor of inner-city Lewisham.

Apple's Campus 2 headquarters, nicknamed 'spaceship' by Steve Jobs, is $2bn over budget and a year behind schedule.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were given a tour of one of the sites of the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

David Ginola believes Gareth Bale should take out the Player of the Year award ahead of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.

Wayne Rooney and Rafael da Silva both return to training ahead of the Manchester derby

Researchers from LSE and the University of Manchester dismantle traditional socio-economic categories

Arsene Wenger considers summer approach for Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko

Chelsea consider youngster Kevin De Bruyne for first team slot for 2013/14 campaign but Belgian thinks it could be otherwise

Marseille midfielder told to stop targeting PSG defender after he labelled him a ‘ladyboy’

AS Roma striker Pablo Osvaldo could make an £8m summer exit, with Tottenham reported to be interested

West Ham United and Newcastle United set for summer fight for Andy Carroll's signature

Tottenham face FC Basel in a Europa League tie. Find out how to follow the game live in the UK

Hackney Council has fastened a removal order to the bike, which honours the memory of 28-year-old Shivon Watson, who was crushed by a skip lorry on the Victoria Park Road roundabout.