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UK News: Gay couple 'turned away from B&B'

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:05:18 GMT

A gay couple have claimed they were turned away from a bed & breakfast because the owner said it was "against her convictions" to allow them to share a bed.

UK News: Fire hits Harry Potter set

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:05:18 GMT

Filming of the latest Harry Potter movie has been hit by a fire which broke out on the set.

UK Sports: Injury blow for Lescott

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:45:15 GMT

England defender Joleon Lescott has suffered a hamstring injury and will have a scan to determine the extent of the problem, Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has confirmed.

UK News: Lady Gaga celebrates chart double

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:05:15 GMT

Lady Gaga has enjoyed double chart success as her album and latest single rose to the number one spots.

UK News: Huntley attacked by fellow prisoner

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:05:14 GMT

Soham murderer Ian Huntley is being treated in hospital after being assaulted by a fellow prisoner, a Ministry of Justice spokesman has said.

UK News: US Democrats predict healthcare win

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:05:14 GMT

House Democratic leaders are predicting victory for President Barack Obama's bill designed to overhaul the United States healthcare system.

UK Sports: Blues suffer title blow

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:45:14 GMT

Chelsea suffered a slip-up in the title race after they were held to a 1-1 draw at Blackburn.

UK News: Tories demand lobbying claims probe

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:05:14 GMT

David Cameron demanded an investigation into "shocking" claims made by senior Labour MPs who were filmed apparently offering their expertise for cash.

UK Sports: Davies wins first Tour event

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:45:17 GMT

Welshman Rhys Davies captured his first European Tour title with a brilliant display in Morocco on Sunday.

UK Sports: Miller gives Gers victory

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:45:16 GMT

Kenny Miller's late header gave nine-man Rangers a 1-0 victory over St Mirren in a dramatic Co-operative Insurance Cup final at Hampden.

UK Sports: Warriors win again

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:45:16 GMT

Wigan pulled two points clear at the top of Engage Super League with an impressive 36-22 win that left Castleford still looking for a first home win of 2010.

UK Sports: Saints claim LV= Cup

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:45:16 GMT

Northampton qualified for next season's Heineken Cup after they completed the first stage of a possible trophy treble with a 30-24 win over Gloucester at Sixways.

UK Sports: City maintain Champions League push

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:45:15 GMT

Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez earned a 2-1 victory at Craven Cottage to maintain his side's Champions League hopes and give Fulham a European hangover.

UK News: Girl, four, killed on Florida beach

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:05:15 GMT

A four-year-old British girl was killed after being run over by a car on a Florida beach, the Highway Patrol has said.

UK News: Iraqi vote recount calls rejected

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:05:15 GMT

Iraq's election commission has rejected calls from the president and prime minister for a recount of votes cast in the general election on March 7.

UK News: 165,000 complete Sport Relief mile

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:05:15 GMT

More than 165,000 people - some on spacehoppers and pogo-sticks and others on hands and knees - completed the Sport Relief mile run, organisers have said.

UK Sports: Peacock joins Leeds injury list

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:45:15 GMT

England captain Jamie Peacock has joined Leeds Rhinos' worsening injury list.

UK News: Man Utd fans planning £1.25bn bid

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:05:13 GMT

Manchester United supporters are planning to table a £1.25 billion bid for the football club by June in a move that would lead to fans holding a majority stake, it has been reported.

UK Sports: Park seals vital victory

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:45:14 GMT

Manchester United came from behind to reclaim the Premier League's top spot with a 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford.

UK Sports: Ferris: Occasion got to Ireland

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:45:15 GMT

Stephen Ferris fears Ireland were consumed by the occasion as their Croke Park farewell party ended with an anti-climatic upset.

UK Sports: France could provide Bleu-print

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:45:15 GMT

If Martin Johnson needed any reassurance the anguish of developing a new England team can ultimately be worth it, he need only listen to Marc Lievremont.

UK Sports: Button hoping for more action

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:45:15 GMT

Jenson Button feels crucial decisions will have to be taken after the next few races if Formula One fails to brighten up its act.

UK Sports: Lewis in good Moody as England improve

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:45:14 GMT

England captain Lewis Moody believes the team can improve another 30% after ending a generally lacklustre RBS 6 Nations campaign with a positive performance in a 12-10 defeat to France in Paris on Saturday night.

UK News: Girl, 4, killed on Florida beach

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:05:15 GMT

A four-year-old British girl was killed after being hit by a car on a Florida beach, it has been disclosed .

UK News: Union urges BA chairman to step in

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:05:13 GMT

The joint leader of Unite has urged the chairman of British Airways and "sensible" board members to use their influence in a bid to resolve the bitter cabin crew dispute.

UK Sports: Ferdinand hid injury from Fergie

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:45:16 GMT

England captain Rio Ferdinand has revealed he hid the extent of his back problem from Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, which left him "bent over like an old hunchback" and struggling to walk.

UK Sports: Terry lashes out at officials

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:45:16 GMT

Chelsea captain John Terry has hit out at the standard of refereeing in the Champions League in the wake of his side's elimination from the competition at the hands of Inter Milan.

UK Sports: City stars seek to change Bridge's mind

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:45:16 GMT

Manchester City's England contingent are trying to persuade team-mate Wayne Bridge to reverse his decision to quit the national side.

UK Sports: Hodgson urges caution

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:45:16 GMT

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson is adamant the club should not risk financial oblivion by trying to break into the Barclays Premier League's top six.

UK Sports: Staunton leaves Quakers

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:45:15 GMT

Darlington have parted company with a manager for the second time this season after opting to relieve Steve Staunton of his duties.