Father salvages rubbish Christmas

A father-of-three was reduced to rummaging around in a filthy skip on Christmas Eve after throwing out the family's presents by mistake.


Remove all faulty implants: surgeon

All women with faulty breast implants should have them removed given the "uncertainty and lack of knowledge" about the extent of the problems, a leading surgeon has warned.


Ferguson plans for three more years

Sir Alex Ferguson has said he intends to remain as Manchester United manager for another three years if his health remains good.


Head quits Williams board

Williams Formula One co-founder and director of engineering Patrick Head has stepped down from the company's board of directors with immediate effect, it has been announced.


William and Harry top boys’ names

William and Harry topped the list of babies' names in The Times birth announcements this year.


Soldier killed in Afghanistan blast

A soldier has been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said.


AVB: Ancelotti’s PSG don’t worry me

Manager Andre Villas-Boas has told Carlo Ancelotti to forget about poaching players from Chelsea and questioned why any of them would want to join Paris St Germain anyway.


Fergie cant understand Big Sam axe

Manchester United meet Blackburn today with manager Sir Alex Ferguson suggesting Rovers' owners were "off their heads" for getting rid of Sam Allardyce.


Balotelli’s becoming a drag

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has told enigmatic striker Mario Balotelli to quit smoking - but will not play the overbearing parent.


AVB expects Cahill agreement

Chelsea remain confident of sealing a deal for Gary Cahill despite negotiations with the Bolton defender hitting a stumbling block.