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Tottenham Hotspur hero says micro-blogging was taking over his life, while university dons say tweeting is destroying 'real' writing.

Dominic Gover Jan 20, 2013

The film rights for a forthcoming biopic about disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong have been acquired by Star Trek director JJ Abrams and Paramount Pictures.

Julian Kossoff Jan 20, 2013

A week after announcing he has terminal cancer, guitarist Wilko Johnson has published details of his farewell tour.

Drishya Nair Jan 19, 2013

Lance Armstrong says he deserves a return to sanctioned sport despite being banned for life by the International Cycling Union and the US Anti-doping agency

Nick Howson Jan 19, 2013

Armstrong admits doping to win Tour de France titles.

Staff Reporter Jan 18, 2013

Senior doctors ask health secretary Anna Soubry to help fight against anal cancer cases.

Hannah Osborne Jan 18, 2013

Reports suggest Notre Dame star Manti Te'o's girlfriend Lenny Kekua never actually existed.

Ewan Palmer Jan 17, 2013

Nine in ten sunbeds in England fail to meet British and EU safety standards.

Hannah Osborne Jan 17, 2013

Indian actress and model Sophiya Haque died early on Thursday morning in London

Drishya Nair Jan 17, 2013

Nasa satellite photograph shows scale of air pollution over country at never-before-seen levels.

Ewan Palmer Jan 16, 2013

'Heartfelt' apology by disgraced Livestrong Foundation founder over doping shame comes as charity battles conflict of interest claims.

Dominic Gover Jan 15, 2013

Armstrong issues partial confession in TV but wish to compete again could spark further disclosure.

Dominic Gover Jan 15, 2013

Olivia Harrison thinks community festival in Henley-on-Thames would be a more fitting tribute.

Dominic Gover Jan 13, 2013

Children and elderly forced to stay indoors as air-quality index hits new low and tower blocks disappear in a haze of pollution.

Fiona Keating Jan 12, 2013

Lance Armstrong will conduct his first public interview since being stripped of his seven Tour de France titles with American Oprah Winfrey

Nick Howson Jan 09, 2013

Opposition says congress decision to postpone Chavez presidential inauguration violates constitution.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Jan 09, 2013

Guitarist in much-loved Canvey Island pub-rock band has months to live but will complete farewell tour.

Dominic Gover Jan 09, 2013

The president is battling an infection following surgery.

Alfred Joyner Jan 09, 2013

Hugo Chavez to take oath in Supreme Court at a later date.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 09, 2013

Disney has demoed alternate reality toys at CES 2013 and a partnership with PlayStation is planned for the future

Edward Smith Jan 08, 2013

Claiming his second consecutive Brisbane International title, Andy Murray dedicated his hard-fought win to his long-time friend and former doubles partner Ross Hutchins.

Brian Fitzpatrick Jan 06, 2013

Vice President Nicolas Maduro rules out opposition calls for re-election.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 05, 2013

Vice-president rules out transition in Venezuela as speculations grow on Chavez's health condition.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 04, 2013

Filmmaker grants cancer sufferer's wish and gives him private screening of forthcoming film, Star Trek Into Darkness.

Toyin Owoseje Jan 03, 2013

Stocks of Type O Rh negative blood slump in wake of missed appointments by blood donors.

Hannah Osborne Jan 03, 2013

Nicolas Maduro and Diosdado Cabello favourites to take over if Venezuelan president health worsens.

Umberto Bacchi Jan 02, 2013

World Cancer Research Fund says alcohol makes up 10 per cent of average adult's calorie intake.

Hannah Osborne Jan 02, 2013

22-year-old hit by stray bullet in fight between two gangs on Koh Phangan.

Hannah Osborne Jan 02, 2013

Former England cricket captain Tony Greig has died in Sydney after suffering a heart attack.

Vishnuprasad S Dec 29, 2012

£2.7m, nine-week ad campaign, targets younger generation.

Geetha Pillai Dec 28, 2012