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UK & World News: Tom Jones kicks off Baftas bash

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:05:16 GMT

The Bafta film awards have begun with a bang with Sir Tom Jones belting out the theme to the James Bond film Thunderball - more than 40 years after he first recorded the song - to mark half-a-century of the superspy's cinema adventures.

Latest Sports News: Ireland await new date for match

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:45:16 GMT

Ireland will learn in the next two days when their aborted RBS 6 Nations match against France is to be restaged after it was postponed amid shambolic scenes in Paris on Saturday night.

UK & World News: Tributes paid to Whitney Houston

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:05:15 GMT

Stars are expected to pay emotional tributes to Whitney Houston at the Grammy Awards after the singing legend's shock death.

UK & World News: Arabs call for UN force in Syria

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:05:16 GMT

The Arab League will call for the UN Security Council to create a joint peacekeeping force for Syria, the latest effort by the regional group to end the 11-month old crisis that has killed more than 5,000 people.

UK & World News: Jet diverted after cockpit attack

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:05:16 GMT

A Brazilian airliner has made a safe forced landing after a passenger had a "psychotic attack," entered the cockpit and assaulted a pilot, crew members and passengers who tried to subdue him.

UK & World News: Athens riots as cuts vote looms

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:05:15 GMT

Rioting has spread across central Athens and buildings have gone up in flames amid mass protests as MPs prepare to vote on a crucial debt deal needed to prevent bankruptcy.

Latest Sports News: Tuilagi and Lawes return

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:45:17 GMT

Manu Tuilagi and Courtney Lawes have returned to England's RBS 6 Nations squad after missing the victories over Scotland and Italy.

Latest Sports News: Evans guides GB to victory

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:45:17 GMT

Dan Evans produced one of the most extraordinary performances in Great Britain's recent Davis Cup history to beat Martin Klizan 6-1 6-1 4-6 3-6 6-3 and give Leon Smith's side a 3-2 victory over Slovakia at Glasgow's Braehead Arena.

Latest Sports News: City go back to the top

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:45:15 GMT

Manchester City returned to the top of the Barclays Premier League with a 1-0 win over a floundering Aston Villa side whose nightmare home form shows no sign of easing.

UK & World News: Fuel removal operations under way

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:05:16 GMT

Underwater pumping operations have got under way to remove some of the 500,000 gallons of fuel aboard the Costa Concordia, nearly a month after the cruise ship ran aground off Tuscany.

UK & World News: Jagger and Macca grace pop charts

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:05:16 GMT

The charts are being graced with musical greatness after two legends soared into the top three of both singles and album listings.

UK & World News: Hollywood stars out for Baftas

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:05:15 GMT

Some of Hollywood's biggest names are in town for the Bafta film awards.

Latest Sports News: Briers on song in Wolves stroll

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:45:15 GMT

Warrington half-back Lee Briers returned to action to help the Wolves secure a 50-10 Stobart Super League victory over London Broncos at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

UK & World News: Drivers warned over icy conditions

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:05:16 GMT

The cold snap may have come to an end on Sunday - but emergency services continue to warn of the dangers of icy conditions.

Latest Sports News: Halfpenny leads Wales to victory

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:45:15 GMT

Leigh Halfpenny contributed 22 points as an improved second-half display saw Wales put themselves on course for a potential Triple Crown with a 27-13 victory over Scotland at the Millennium Stadium.

Latest Sports News: Robertson: Damage not irreparable

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:45:14 GMT

Sports minister Hugh Robertson accepts this season's race controversies in the Barclays Premier League have "tarnished" the reputation of the game, but does not think the damage is irreparable.

UK & World News: Hunt warns over racism in football

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:05:17 GMT

Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has warned that football must not return to the "bad old days" following high-profile racism rows.

UK & World News: Andrew Lansley must go, says Hughes

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:05:16 GMT

David Cameron's efforts to close down speculation over the future of Health Secretary Andrew Lansley have suffered a setback when a senior Liberal Democrat urged his removal.

Latest Sports News: Goode boots Sarries to victory

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:45:16 GMT

Alex Goode scored 17 points with the boot as Saracens recorded a 22-17 Aviva Premiership victory over Wasps at Adams Park.

Latest Sports News: Youthful Saha makes winning start

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:45:16 GMT

He may be approaching the twilight of his career, but Louis Saha was left feeling like a teenage Roy of the Rovers after scoring twice on his full Tottenham debut.

Latest Sports News: Neville welcomes Pienaar return

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:45:16 GMT

Everton captain Phil Neville believes Steven Pienaar is back to his best at a club that loves him.

Latest Sports News: Odemwingie stars in derby victory

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:45:15 GMT

Hat-trick hero Peter Odemwingie earned West Brom a 5-1 victory in the Black Country derby and increased the pressure on Wolves boss Mick McCarthy after the home side were demolished at Molineux.

Latest Sports News: United accept Liverpool apologies

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:45:15 GMT

Manchester United have accepted the apologies of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez and manager Kenny Dalglish over their actions at Saturday's Barclays Premier League game at Old Trafford.

Latest Sports News: Dalglish issues apology

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:45:13 GMT

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has apologised for his conduct during his post-match interview with Sky Sports on Saturday as he faced questions about Luis Suarez's refusal to shake hands with Manchester United defender Patrice Evra.

UK & World News: Greek MPs begin vital cuts debate

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:05:16 GMT

Greek MPs have begun debating legislation introducing severe austerity measures necessary for the country to secure a 130 billion euro (£109 billion) bailout from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund and stave off bankruptcy.

Latest Sports News: Foden haunted by Rome blunders

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:45:17 GMT

Ben Foden will be haunted by the mistakes that forced England to come from behind to beat Italy in the RBS 6 Nations Championship at a freezing Stadio Olimpico.

Latest Sports News: GB rely on Evans after Ward defeat

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:45:17 GMT

Great Britain's hopes of Davis Cup victory over Slovakia lay with Dan Evans after James Ward was beaten 7-6 (11/9) 6-1 6-3 by Lukas Lacko in Glasgow to leave the tie level at 2-2.

UK & World News: BAE executives 'could net bonuses'

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:05:18 GMT

Bosses at BAE Systems are set to be rewarded with multimillion-pound bonuses, it has been reported, amid fears for the future of its Portsmouth shipyard and the failure of its Eurofighter consortium to land a large contract to supply fighter jets to India.

UK & World News: Staff to protest over DVLA closures

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:05:18 GMT

Transport staff will hold protests across the UK this week over plans to close dozens of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency offices.

UK & World News: Hunt backs FA over Terry decision

JournalLive — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:05:17 GMT

The FA was right to strip John Terry of the England captaincy, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt said as he accused Luis Suarez of "unsporting behaviour" by failing to shake Patrice Evra's hand.