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Richard Branson's Virgin Trains tries to overturn decision to award franchise to FirstGroup, but former rail watchdog says Virgin deserved to lose.

Provocative star glamorises drug with jumper emblazoned with image of two hands rolling a joint.

Pat Nevin has argued that Eden Hazard will handle the pressure this season to perform at his best for Chelsea, with the playmaker already displaying stunning form in his first few games with the Blues.

Ten years for Douglas who attacked fellow teenager following row over mobile phone messages.

We Found Love hitmaker and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin in rehearsals to perform Princess of China together.

Luka Modric has insisted he has no hard feelings with Tottenham, after the midfielder finally secured a move to Real Madrid yesterday.

Mikel Arteta believes that Arsenal will never replace Robin van Persie, as Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud continue to struggle in front of the net.

Pomegranate juice to be given instead of champagne as Muslims are barred from taking alcoholic drinks.

Brand and Halliwell came close during the rehearsals of the London 2012 Olympic closing ceremony where they performed.

Former environment minister claims prime minister must decide whether he is man or mouse.

A total of 299 people arrested as hundreds of thousands of people celebrate Europe’s largest street festival.

Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas is set for a busy few days in the transfer market after making official offers for France internationals Hugo Lloris and Yann M'Vila.

Survey research by Confederation of British Industry reveals service sector struggling more than expected.

The news that Barcelona are prepared to allow midfielder Ibrahim Afellay to leave on a season-long loan has led to interest from a number of Premier League sides.

G4S confirms failure to meet London 2012 Olympics contract by not providing enough security will cost firm £50m.

The 2012 Formula 1 World Championship is back, with the Shell Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps to start off the second half of the season. Check out this brief review of the season so far

Tottenham have reportedly launched a bid for Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila, hours after confirming the transfer of Croatian playmaker Luka Modric to Real Madrid

Tottenham are reportedly poised to embark on a £50m shopping spree before the transfer window slams shut at midnight on 31 August

Manchester United's Japanese international, Shinji Kagawa, has admitted to language difficulties in understanding Sir Alex Ferguson's instructions

Check out a preview of the opening day of action at the 2012 US Open, where Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova will be in action

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the club has reached an agreement with Spanish club Real Madrid over the sale of Luka Modric

Arsenal may be preparing for one last transfer, with Newcastle's Yohan Cabaye in their sights. Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger finally admits new signings Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud are not quite working out, yet

Stoke City were unfortunate to concede a last-gasp penalty at Reading while Arsenal's high-profile new signings stumbled to a goalless draw at home, against Sunderland. Can either side record their first win of the season?

Arsenal's South Korean striker Park Chu-Young and Brazilian midfielder Denilson are reported targets for Spain's Celta Vigo and Italian giants AC Milan.

Old Trafford prepares for the first game of the season as Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United welcome Martin Jol's Fulham, with new summer signing Robin van Persie set to make his home debut for the Red Devils.

Police officer photographed carrying a secret document that reveals arrest plan.

Isra Black wonders if legalisation of assisted dying be balanced against protection for the vulnerable?

Stewart ends self-imposed exile dressed in former lover's clothes - but Pattinson still won't return her calls.

Medical technology company Otto Bock HealthCare has launched an artificial limb designed for everyday leisure use.

Olympiakos are keen to sign Chelsea midfielders Yossi Benayoun and Gael Kakuta after receiving around £6million for the sale of Kevin Miralles.