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Great Britain's Andy Murray in action against USA's Andy Roddick at Wimbledon

I'll be back, says defeated Murray

British hopes for a home-grown Wimbledon champion have been crushed after Andy Murray crashed out of the tournament. But the British number one vowed ...

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Thatcher rebate deal 'was a defeat'

Margaret Thatchers famous budget rebate 'victory' in Europe 25 years ago was actually a defeat, a French economist has said

Margaret Thatcher's famous budget rebate "victory" in Europe 25 years ago was actually a defeat which left her broken and in tears, it ...

Woman may have lain dead for years

Isabella Purvis, whose body may have lain undiscovered for five years in a city centre flat

The body of an elderly woman lay undiscovered in her flat for up to five years. The badly decomposed body of Isabella Purves, who would...

BT staff get free time for pay cuts

BT staff are being offered more free time in return for pay cuts

BT employees have been offered the chance of long-term holidays if they agree to huge pay cuts, the company said tonight. One option...

Pensioner bankruptcy level soaring

The number of pensioners declared bankrupt has soared by 164% during the past five years

The number of pensioners being declared bankrupt has soared by 164% during the past five years, research has shown. A total of 2,595...

Jilted partner strangled high-flyer

Mercedes executive Kirsty Wilson was murdered by Alan Jermey

A jealous martial arts expert who strangled his partner after learning she planned to leave him for another man has been found guilty...

'Double jeopardy' killer is jailed

Cassandra McDermott was killed by Mario Celaire in 2001

A violent footballer has been given two life sentences after he admitted killing his ex-girlfriend seven years after being cleared of...

UK fans welcome at Jackson memorial

Ticket details for the Michael Jackson memorial show have been released (AEG Live)

Organisers of Michael Jackson's public memorial have announced that British fans will be able to apply for tickets. The clamour for...

Embassy staff in Iran 'to be tried'

Staff at the British Embassy in Iran are to be tried, according to reports

Some of the British Embassy's Iranian staff held in Tehran will be put on trial, ruling clerics have said. Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati...

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Falcons land Bobo

South African centre Gcobani Bobo has agreed a two-year contract with Newcastle. Bobo brings to an end to a nine-year first-class career in South Afri...

Bulgaria set to take F1 to Ecclestone

Bulgarian officials are set to meet with Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone at next week's German Grand Prix, as the country steps u...

New deal for Gibbs

England Under-21 international Kieran Gibbs has signed a new long-term contract extension with Arsenal. Last season proved a breakthro...

Dan deal for Blues

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of promising young striker Daniel Sturridge on a four-year deal after his contract expired at Manchester City. The two clubs could not agree a fee for the...

Ince returns to Dons

Paul Ince has returned to MK Dons for his second spell as manager little more than a year after leaving for Blackburn, the club have announced. The former Manchester United and England...

Top seeds no match for super sisters

Defending champions Serena and Venus Williams thrashed the top seeds to secure their place in the Wimbledon women's doubles final and now face a busy Saturday schedule. The sisters will...

Lowly Salford stun leaders Saints

Stefan Ratchford touched down twice and was inspirational throughout as struggling Salford recorded a famous 20-10 victory over engage Super League leaders St Helens. The rangy half-back, 21...

Federer powers past Haas

Roger Federer was all class as he made history by becoming the first man to reach seven consecutive Wimbledon finals. The five-times champion produced some immaculate tennis against a brave...

Roddick blasts past Murray

Andy Murray's dream of reaching the Wimbledon final was crushed by Andy Roddick in a dramatic semi-final. The British number one went into the match as a hot favourite to beat the sixth...