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Dr Gloom sees some light at end of tunnel...

21.09.09
A worldwide economic apocalypse has been averted and economies around the world are on the up, according to Paul Krugman, the Nobel Prize-winning economist best known as Doctor Gloom... more

We're still full of hope, says Powell after final defeat to Germany

11.09.09
England women's coach Hope Powell tried to look looked forward with confidence today despite a shattering end to her side's Euro 2009 dreams in Helsinki... more

Reason behind success is unmasked by Faye White

10.09.09
England skipper in bullish mood ahead of Euro showdown as new professional set-up in women’s game bears fruit... more

England's ultimate soccer mum

09.09.09
When England's women make footballing history tomorrow, two unofficial mascots will be watching midfielder Katie Chapman - her children... more

Finland of Hope and glory as England bid for Euro title

09.09.09
With the weight of history heavily against England's women going into the European Championships Final in Helsinki, head coach Hope Powell's strategy for victory is simple: "To score more goals than them."... more

Women face Germans in European Championship final

08.09.09
England women's coach Hope Powell is hoping for an easy game for a change after her side reached the European Championship final in Finland... more

Lily Allen reveals the truth behind the stage tears

01.09.09
Lily Allen has revealed the secret behind her floods of tears on stage.... more

Lily Allen's tears as she battles backache

17.08.09
Poor Lily Allen. The singer broke down in tears at a gig last night after having a pain-killing injection because of a nasty fall... more

Paris is heading towards a driverless, strike-free and super-punctual metro. So why isn’t London interested?

17.08.09
Next year, the French capital’s equivalent of the Central line will be fully automated with no disruption to passengers... more

Up all night in Helsinki

22.07.09
Liz Hoggard embarks on a 24-hour party Finnish-style — and finds a bizarre blend of saunas, spells, tango dancing and a rock church... more

Jackson brothers plan to ‘bury star at Neverland’

09.07.09
Three of Michael Jackson's brothers are to seek permission to bury the King of Pop at his Neverland ranch, it is claimed... more

CDs of the week

14.11.08
Beyoncé Knowles, Nickelback and Tom Jones all return with new albums of varying success.... more

Mixing it with a musical relay

10.10.08
Diesel, the fashion label, is 30 years old and to celebrate it is throwing 18 parties at the same time. One of which takes place at the O2.... more

Finland gunman murders 10 of his fellow students

23.09.08
A masked man armed with explosives and a machinegun went on the rampage at a college, murdering at least 10 fellow students... more

Russia star Yulia set to miss Games

08.07.08
World 400metres hurdles record holder will miss the Olympics because of a heart problem... more

Olympic hopefuls

07.07.08
Sports Correspondent Matthew Beard runs the rule over the British athletes hoping to play a part in London 2012... more

Noisy, edgy London or dull, calm Zurich - it's no contest

10.06.08
Here in London, we value the fastened beating of our hearts over the punctual emptying of our bins... more

Watching Terry's trauma was an intrusion too far

23.05.08
Matthew Norman lets fly at penalty shoot-outs, questions Kevin Keegan's motives when it comes to Joey Barton, and wishes the jinxed Paula Radcliffe luck for London 2012... more

A true silver spirit

03.04.08
At the age of 71, Kris Kristofferson seemed low on vitality at his Royal Albert Hall gig. However, the veteran performer still has what it takes to charm an audience.... more

CDs of the week

08.02.08
Sappy lyrics from The Feeling, Laura Marling shows musical maturity and Mary J Blige's Growing Pains all feature in this week's top CDs.... more

CDs of the week

23.11.07
Kylie Minogue returns with her usual quality pop, Wyclef Jean continues to flourish and leading saxophonist Tineke Postma all feature in this week's top CDs.... more

Scooch hit back at 'foul-mouthed' Charlotte

26.03.07
Britain's Eurovision entrants Scooch today took a swipe at Charlotte Church for her four-letter tirade criticising the band.... more

The Darkness star bids for Eurovision glory

28.02.07
Justin Hawkins, former frontman of glam rock band The Darkness, is bidding to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest.... more

Morrissey ruled out of Eurovision

23.02.07
Former Smiths frontman Morrissey will no longer have any involvement in this year's Eurovision Song Contest despite talks with the BBC about him writing the UK's entry.... more

Stick a tune in your stockings

15.12.06
New compilations from Sonic Youth, Josef K and Matt Elliot plus a remix album from Architecture In Helsinki, make perfect alternative stocking fillers.... more

Stick a tune in your stockings

15.12.06
New compilations from Sonic Youth, Josef K and Matt Elliot plus a remix album from Architecture In Helsinki, make perfect alternative stocking fillers.... more

Genesis announce new tour

07.11.06
Genesis have announced they are re-forming for their first tour together in 15 years. The band will play a money-spinning series of stadium gigs across Europe next summer.... more

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