Wayne rooney will have a tough time at everton, vows phil jagielka
Phil Jagielka has promised Wayne Rooney a hostile homecoming to Goodison Park on Saturday in Rooney’s first game since allegations about his sex life.
Mario balotelli out for six weeks: manchester city's £23m man undergoes knee surgery in italy
Manchester City have been dealt a blow with the news that Mario Balotelli will be ruled out for up to six weeks after undergoing knee surgery in Italy today.
Us open 2010: roger federer crushes robin soderling to make semi-finals
Roger Federer took another serene step towards regaining the US Open title by taking revenge against Sweden's Robin Soderling at a windswept Flushing Meadows.
Ferrari escape with £65,000 fine for using banned team orders at the german grand prix
Formula One ripped up its own rule book in three hours yesterday by extraordinarily excusing Ferrari's manipulation of the German Grand Prix.
Commonwealth games face deadly new rival! england's team on red alert for dengue fever
Construction delays, corruption and star names pulling out - the Delhi Commonwealth Games are suffering on all fronts. Now they face their deadliest rival - the tiny mosquito.
Taxman climbs down: reprieve for millions billed for underpayments
The move is a relief for cash-strapped families and pensioners who had faced a struggle to meet the shock demand for underpaid tax.
Bp report shifts blame for gulf of mexico oil spill to american contractors
The 193-page internal investigation plays down BP's culpability for America's worst ever oil leak, which took 87 days to plug and strained relations between the U.S. and Britain.
Facebook users 'are narcissistic, insecure and have low self-esteem'
A study has found those who regularly use the social networking site tend to love themselves more than those who don’t.
Rosy future for apple farmers as season produces tastiest crop in years
Thanks to the weather - which has subjected trees to a crisp winter and a golden summer - British orchards are full of sweet-tasting apples.
Cuts could leave britain defended by rowing boats, airfix jets and girl guides
The British Army faces a brutal threat to its survival as a credible fighting force - the most draconian government spending cuts ever imposed.
Bonfire of the quangocrats: 4 more public sector chieftains facing chop
Four more public sector chieftains face the axe following the decision to sack 'incompetent' quango queen Jenny Watson, Whitehall sources said yesterday.
Race watch on playground fights: schools warned after henry webster attack
Henry Webster’s skull was fractured when he was punched, kicked and hit with a claw hammer by a group calling themselves the Asian Invaders.
Girl of 14 goes on the run with boyfriend and her 10-month-old baby
Relatives who reported Tinishya Marshall missing in Bristol said she had vanished without taking any baby clothes or her daughter’s belongings with her.
Those who oppose pope benedict xvi's visit are the real bigots
STEPHEN GLOVER asks if the fury around Pope Benedict XVI's impending visit reveals his haters to be the real villains.
Vitamin b halts memory loss: 10p pill to beat alzheimer's disease
A simple vitamin pill could prevent millions - such as writer Terry Pratchett - from suffering the agony of Alzheimer's.
Google instant: google doodle mystery explained as new 'instant' results unveiled
Google searches will now predict what users are looking for from the very first letter they type.
Only rich will go to university as funds crisis creates two-tier system
University bosses warn that while wealthy undergraduates will attend well-funded traditional institutions, other students will have to pursue part-time or online courses.
Fleet of super-fast trains withdrawn after wobbles at 140mph
Rail operator Southeastern admitted the 'Javelin' trains, which cost a total of £258 million, were suffering 'sideways movement'.
Prize budgie stamped on, 9 more left dead and 21 stolen night before show
Andrew Pooley believes he was targeted by an envious breeder who deliberately sabotaged his bird collection, including stamping on his prized Penmead Pride, pictured
Damilola taylor killer ricky preddie released after just 4 years
Ricky Preddie, 23, and his brother, Danny, 22, were jailed for eight years in October 2006 after being convicted of the ten-year-old's manslaughter.
Rev terry jones to carry out 9/11 koran burning despite death threats
The Rev Terry Jones said he had received more than 100 death threats and has started carrying a pistol since announcing his decision to stage the event.
Coalition wants sinn fein mps to take up seats in parliament
Northern Ireland Secretary Owen Paterson has written to the party asking it to come up with an 'alternative text' that would allow its MPs to take their seats.
Bbc boss admits licence fee could be frozen in 2012
Sir Michael Lyons has revealed the BBC Trust is considering waiving the BBC's right to a two per cent increase in the licence fee next year.
Law student mark alexander murdered father and buried body in garden
A high-flying law student who battered his pushy father to death and buried him in the back garden was facing life behind bars yesterday.
Speaker bercow agrees to debate on notw phone-hacking row
The move paves the way for a potentially damaging inquiry into claims that a Sunday tabloid may have breached Parliamentary privilege by targeting MPs.
Eastenders: peggy mitchell's final scenes as barbara windsor bows out
The landlady, played by Barbara Windsor, watches as her beloved pub is engulfed in flames, marking the end of 16 years of brawls, bust-ups and barbed comments during her tenure on the show.
New york fashion week: victoria beckham dazzles in lola emerald dress
Victoria Beckham left fashionistas green with envy when she stepped out in a gorgeous emerald frock earlier yesterday.
Wayne rooney scandal: jennifer thompson and helen woods' families say sorry
The parents of two prostitutes who allegedly had a ‘threesome’ with Wayne Rooney spoke of their sadness yesterday at the impact of the revelations on his long-suffering wife Coleen.
Ultimate big brother 2010: michelle bass and vanessa feltz evicted
There's only two days to go before Big Brother departs from our screens for the very last time. But Vanessa and Michelle won't be in the final after being given the boot
Google instant search: doodle mystery explained as new 'instant' results unveiled
Google searches will now predict what users are looking for from the very first letter they type.
'beam me up, scotty!' breakthrough as scientists move objects 5ft using tractor lasers
A team of researchers at the Australian National University in Canberra have brought the art of molecular transportation a fraction closer.
Hotspots: all the best bets and tips for thursday, september 9
Don't miss a trick from the day's racecards as award-winning tipster Sam Turner - assisted by Racemail's stable of speculators - imparts his sage-like knowledge.
Karl burke back in the limelight after ban as miami gator storms to victory at doncaster
Although £100,000 was raised for the Injured Jockeys Fund in the Leger Legends race, the value of Miami Gator's win ran much deeper for Karl Burke and his family.
Wootton bassett and paul hanagan chasing victory at doncaster
Wootton Bassett, rated his best two-year-old by trainer Richard Fahey, chases another big pot in the £300,000 Weatherbys Insurance Stakes on Thursday.
Us open 2010: top seed caroline wozniacki breezes into last four
Top seed Caroline Wozniacki defied swirling winds gusting over 30mph to book her place in the semi-finals of the US Open.
Theo Walcott's ankle injury could be worse than first feared, with the Arsenal winger left facing six weeks on the sidelines. Walcott suffered ankle ligament damage in the the build up to the first goal in England's 3-1 win in Switzerland on Tuesday night.
Rio Ferdinand insists the England captain's armband will be given back to him from Steven Gerrard - while Theo Walcott's stop-start career suffered another setback last night when he was ruled out for six weeks with an ankle injury.
Gary neville: i thought my united career was over after 19 years - but i wasn't bothered
Gary Neville has admitted he thought his career was coming to an end at the end of April this year. Fellow veterans Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes had been offered new deals but 35-year-old Neville had not heard if he was still wanted.
'I'm not gossiping about my friend, I'm worried about her', 'I don't mind having wrinkles, they make my face look interesting' - FRANCES CHILDS lists her dirty dozen lies...
Why do we still think battered men are wimps?
As a report reveals the agony of husbands beaten up by their wives isn't it time we stopped blaming the victims? My Uncle Jim's story is not uncommon.
Would you go back to work an hour after giving birth?
Zoe Brown really doesn’t know what maternity leave is. This will be her fifth baby, and, astonishingly, she’s never taken more than eight weeks off after giving birth to any of them.
Who'd have thought john lewis could be so sexy?
Yes, I may have bought a stair carpet there. And a washing machine. And two TVs. But the last place I've ever thought of buying anything to wear is John Lewis.
Why we should just ban those blasted family parking spaces
While we're at it, perhaps we could also ban those pimped-up prams that are so wide and cumbersome they take up half the pavement. And then pass a law that would make changing a baby's dirty nappy on a restaurant table a criminal offence.
Girls like jennifer thompson and helen wood see whoring as a career choice
When it comes to human failings, I always try to be understanding. In fact, readers of my Saturday advice column in the Mail will know that it’s my stock-in-trade.
A to z of autumn fashion: from leopard print to ice-cool jewels, this season's essentials
Fashion writer STEPHANIE HOLDING tells you everything you need to know...
Britt ekland: i'd rather kill myself than dress like victoria beckham
Former Bond girl and ex-wife of Peter Sellers, Swedish actress Britt Ekland, 68 next month, has a neutral capsule wardrobe with minimal bling.
Looking back, I question my choice of the beach as the place to test a more relaxed attitude to children roaming.
From budget to designer, traditional to futuristic, and stylish to downright wacky, the model you choose says a lot about your style, taste and budget.
Liz jones moans: waahhh! your brats are spoiling my zen moments!
We have banned smoking in public places, why not screaming babies?
How to wear embellished... and not look like kylie
But beware blending the recent sheer styles with this ongoing penchant for embellishment, as there’s a real risk that you’ll end up looking as if you’re auditioning for Strictly Come Dancing.
Forget the good life, i'm going back to the supermarket!
The Royal Horticultural Society has hundreds of thousands of people signed up to its Grow Your Own campaign. But, go on, own up, how many of you are now feeling just a tad disheartened?
Spending cuts 'to hit north harder'
Industrial towns in the north east of England may be least able to cope with deep cuts in public spending, BBC-commissioned research suggests.
Erdogan raps rivals ahead of poll
Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticises the tactics of his opponents, in a BBC interview ahead of Sunday's constitutional referendum.
Residents of 'lustful' street seek less sinful name
Residents of a small street called Lustful Court in the US state of Georgia are told to raise a petition if they want a less provocative street name.
Brilliant federer beats soderling
Five-time champion Roger Federer produces a stunning display to beat Robin Soderling and reach the semi-finals of the US Open.
Balotelli to undergo knee surgery
Manchester City forward Mario Balotelli is to undergo knee surgery that could keep him out of action for six weeks.
Exeter city election polls open
Voters in Exeter are electing 13 councillors to bring the city council back to its full complement after the new government denied it unitary status.
Firefighters revive a woman found slumped in her living room after she was overcome by smoke in her north Belfast home.
Crumlin alert device was 'viable'
The police say a device left close to a primary school in Crumlin, County Antrim was "viable".
Rural wales waits for funding axe
Some of the largest conservation bodies in Wales fear they will have to find massive savings following the UK Government spending review.
Plaid will 'change not manage'
Plaid Cymru's conference opens with a pledge to transform, not simply manage, Wales.
China abortion activist 'freed'
A blind activist jailed after revealing right abuses under China's one-child policy has been freed after a four-year prison term, a rights group says.
Police may have shot hk hostages
Investigators in the Philippines say police may have accidentally shot some of the hostages on a bus hijacked last month.
Honduras massacre 'gang rivalry'
A mass shooting in a shoe factory in Honduras is blamed on rival street gangs linked to Mexican drug cartels.
Pakistan roadside bomb kills nine
A roadside bomb kills nine people and injures at least four in Pakistan's Kurram tribal region on the Afghan border, reports say.
Morrisons to test online shopping
The UK's fourth biggest grocer, Morrisons, says it hopes to trial online shopping and convenience stores next year.
Empty shops highlighting 'divide'
The number of shops closing in Britain is slowing but a north-south divide has emerged, a survey by retail analysts the Local Data Company suggests.
Fees rise 'best' for universities
Vice chancellors are expected to be told raising student tuition fees is the best way to ensure future finding for higher education.
Vocational courses to face review
Education Secretary Michael Gove is to announce an independent review of vocational qualifications for students aged 14 to 19 in England.
Scots teachers spend 60% in class
Teachers in Scotland spend 60% of their time in the classroom which is higher than their counterparts anywhere in the western world, says a survey.
Broadband speed gets laser boost
A kind of "auto-tune for data" developed by a European team may help increase the capacities of long-haul fibre optic cables.
New evidence for rare black hole
Researchers say they may have found further evidence for the existence of an unusual type of black hole.
Plus size debut at ny fashion week
For the first time at New York Fashion Week there will be a runway show featuring plus size models.
The search giant launches a system with web links appearing as soon as characters are typed into the query box.
Merlin series takes 'darker tone'
Newsbeat visits the cast of Merlin on location in a soggy Puzzlewood and speaks to the actors who play Merlin and Morgana.
A forest fire in the US state of Colorado has destroyed at least 136 homes, according to officials.
Lion lunges at las vegas trainer
A lion lunged at a trainer as stunned onlookers watched in horror, at Las Vegas's MGM Grand Hotel and Casino.
Mexico rejects drug 'insurgency' analogy
Mexico has rejected remarks from the US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, that drug-related violence in Mexico increasingly has the hallmarks of an insurgency.
Business basics: interest rates
The BBC's Declan Curry looks at why interest rates matter
What will London's skyline look like in 2030?
THE xx celebrate their Mercury win with night on the ale and miss a Radio 1 interview
four-mobo tinie ready to pass out
EXHAUSTED rapper Tinie Tempah needs a rest before the MOBO awards ceremony
JLS helped Olly Murs celebrate hitting No1 with debut single at Movida club after GQs
LOYAL Alice Cooper - who never cheated - backs love rats Wayne Rooney&Tiger Woods
SLEAZEBALL Wayne Rooney pesters busty blonde for sex while at a drunken party
ARTIST Tracey Emin got herself in a right state at the boozy GQ Awards in London
THE Wanted's Jay McGuinness reveals they had a group cry after single hit No1
TOPSHOP boss Sir Philip Green reveals why he ditched Kate Moss's clothing range
TIME Lord Matt Smith and Daisy Lowe talk football with Bizarre Editor at GQ aftershow
SCREEN legend Clint Eastwood rejected the chance to play James Bond -&SUPERMAN
RUSSELL Brand has kissed a girl - and fiancée Katy Perry might not have liked it
MICHELLE Bass and Vanessa Feltz arre booted out of the Ultimate Big Brother house
CRICKETING legend Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff was up to his old tricks at the GQs
on-screen love is x-tra special
CHER Lloyd and Liam Payne aren't the first couple to hook up on a TV singing talent show
what those moves say about blokes
THE way men move on the dancefloor reveals a lot about personality. We show you how
we strip to pay for our degrees
AS study reveals 1 in 3 lap-dancers is at uni, 3 girls reveal why they shed clothes to study
STRESS is no illusion - and you'd be amazed by the variety of ways it can make you feel ill
Wozniacki fights through to semi-finals at u.s. open
NEW YORK - Caroline Wozniacki stayed on course for a return to the U.S. Open final, fighting near gale-force winds and big forehands from diminutive Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals.
Hurd's oracle hire package worth millions
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK - Oracle Corp has offered its new co-president, former Hewlett-Packard chief Mark Hurd, a hiring package with a bonus of up to $10 million and options potentially worth tens of millions more.
Bp points fingers in oil spill blame game
LONDON/WASHINGTON - BP Plc and its Gulf of Mexico oil well partners traded blame on Wednesday after an internal BP investigation tried to downplay the company's role in the world's biggest offshore spill.