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A UK medic chalks up a place in the record books as the first person to devour an entire plate of the world's spiciest curry.

Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool are all interested in Schalke 04 defender Benedikt Howedes.

Arsenal are considering a £15m bid for Barcelona striker David Villa, with negotiations also believed to be underway to sign Spaniard Adrian Lopez

Tottenham Hotspur host League One side Coventry City in a FA Cup third round fixture at White Hart Lane

Chelsea travel to St Mary's this weekend, to face Southampton in the third round of the FA Cup

Marouane Chamakh joins West Ham United on loan until the end of the season

Vincent Nicholas acted for right reasons, insists Our Lady of the Assumption priest.

Chelsea and Manchester City are reportedly on alert over the possible availability of Real Madrid left back Fabio Coentrao

Tributes to mountain biker who almost won medal at Olympic Games in London.

Tottenham Hotspur have re-kindled their interest in FC Porto midfielder Joao Moutinho

Engineer charged with carrying out intelligence work for Israel.

Sam Allardyce believes that Joe Cole still has a lot to give West Ham, as the midfielder makes a move from Liverpool to his former youth club.

Demba Ba joins Chelsea from Newcastle United on a three-and-a-half year deal

British singer shares embarrassing gaffe with four million followers on twitter

Rennes midfielder and long-time Arsenal target Yann M'Vila has revealed that he could leave the Ligue 1 outfit in this transfer window.

Plastic banned in Vatican by Bank of Italy over transparency and money-laundering concerns.

West Ham are in talks with Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh after sealing a deal for Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole.

Offshore contract drilling company settles with US government for its role in BP’s Deepwater disaster.

Arsene Wenger confirms interest in Schalke 04 midfielder Lewis Holtby

Tottenham have confirmed the signing of former Manchester United youngster Ezekiel Fryers, with the 20 year old set to join Spurs from Standard Liege immediately.

Over 1,500 crimes were committed within one mile of south London estate in one month alone.

Tottenham are in talks with Croatia international Anas Sharbini, according to his agent, as the club look to bolster their midfield options

Court told Ashley Gill-Webb threw plastic bottle and shouted at Jamaican sprinter because he wanted him to lose.

Actress was spotted smooching former BBC 1 kids' TV presenter - who is 25 years her junior.

Crystal Palace will ask for two or three players to join on-loan from any club that decides to make an offer for Wilfried Zaha.

Chelsea are believed to be contemplating a £24m bid for Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain

Manchester City skipper believes his side can still win the Premier League this season.

Michael Owen believes Daniel Sturridge will have to compromise should he wish to play alongside Luis Suarez

Westminster County Council and local government thinktank suggest monitoring exercise if ordered by doctor.

Inter Milan are considering a move for Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard