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Chelsea target Neymar has revealed that the club made a big money offer for his services last year, and the Brazil international says he has no regrets over turning it down.

Manchester City have emerged as Arsenal's chief rivals for Yann M'Vila, after ex-Gunner Patrick Viera revealed the Blues are interested in the Rennes midfielder.

A racist white gang "swallowed" up Stephen Lawrence before he was stabbed to death, the Old Bailey heard.

Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh has been ignoring calls from Bordeaux over a possible return to the club, according to president Jean-Lois Triaud.

Indian police will reopen the match-fixing case involving the former South African cricket captain, Hansie Cronje.

Former Olympic champion Michael Johnson has questioned Usain Bolt's bid to win four gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics.

The raunchy pop superstar shocked club goers by offering sex tips during a night out in London.

Big spending Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala have claimed that they nearly landed Chelsea target Hulk in the summer transfer period, but the deal fell through at the last minute.

On the red carpet, Kirsten Stewart vamped up the premiere in a long purple and black sequinned gown with a thigh-high split who walked in together with Robert Pattinson, who wore a slim-pitted grey suit.

The son of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour has been released from prison after he was jailed for violent disorder at student protests.

Seeking to distract consumers from the looming Android-powered Galaxy Nexus, Nokia has announced a 4D lights show to celebrate the London launch of its Lumia 800 Windows Phone.

Arsenal's summer transfer policy is expected to come under pressure from Real Madrid after the La Liga giants outlined their master plan to sign five of the world's best young players.

The Manchester concert would have been Cheryl Cole's first for months in the UK.

The Queen has approved the hiring out of St. James' Palace for up to £30,000 a day (US$47,592) during the 2012 Olympics in London.

The number 13 has been considered unlucky by most home buyers, a survey suggests.

Data suggests that the area in England with the highest surgical rates also had the highest survival statistics related to lung cancer. Researchers therefore estimated that over 5,400 lives could have been extended, if every area in the country operated on the same number of patients.

Households have come under further squeeze due to the spike in energy bills and utility tariff hikes.

The protesters were held by officers following a demonstration at the City of London Corporation's headquarters, campaigners claimed.

The Bank of England governor will be conferred knighthood at a Buckingham Palace investiture ceremony.

The new defence secretary, Philip Hammond, has told MPs that ground-to-air missiles may well be used as a form of defence against terrorism during the Olympic Games next summer.

Would-be jurors in the Stephen Lawrence murder trial have been told the history of the case is "irrelevant".

Pippa Middleton has pulled out of a society event following her split with Alex Loudon.

Mobile network O2 has started a trial of the new ultra-fast 4G network in London today, which will see users receive up to 150mbps download speeds, drastically faster than the current 3G network.

The Labour party has changed course on Europe, adopting a policy more consistent with that of the Conservatives rather than a Europhile centre-left party.

A previously unseen tour video of Michael Jackson at the height of his career is set to be sold for millions at an auction in London later this month.

Arsene Wenger has revealed Arsenal's recent renaissance can be attributed to his side curbing their "cavalier" nature.

Moussa Dembele has admitted that a move to Tottenham would be a 'step up' in his footballing career, as the international break comes to an end.

The finalists for the RSPCA's Young Photographer Awards have been announced, with the highlights including photos of a disappointed goldfish and a mischievous Bengal kitten.

Lady Gaga’s supporters head to internet to criticise the singer’s biggest rival Adele over her weight

Yann M'Vila is fielding interest from Manchester City, according to the club's football development executive Patrick Vieira, with the defensive midfielder at the top of numerous clubs' January transfer wishlists.