Mr motivator returns to gmtv in lycra after nine-year absence... and looks in even better shape
When we last saw him he was lean, loud and rather fond of Lycra. Nine years later. . .nothing has changed. Fitness instructor Mr Motivator has returned to GMTV in trademark colourful style.
First picture of driver who was hit by train on level crossing
This is the first picture of the woman who died when the car she was in was hit by a train after getting stuck on a level crossing..
Honoured at last: the policeman killed by a terrorist (and snubbed for a medal by tony blair)
An officer stabbed to death while valiantly protecting fellow police officers from a knife-wielding Al Qaeda terrorist is to be honoured.
How safe are you? crime maps of entire country posted on internet, says home office
Crime maps showing offences committed in every neighbourhood in England and Wales have been published by police, the Home Office said today.
House prices plunged 16% in 2008 in their biggest ever fall
House prices fell by 15.9 per cent last year in their biggest annual drop on record, figures showed today. The average price of a home in the UK fell another 2.5 per cent in December.
Nigerian pirates grab french ship
Pirates seize a ship owned by a French company off the Nigerian coast, taking nine crew members hostage.
South africa face tough final day
South Africa reach the close of day four on 62-1 - needing a further 314 runs to complete a clean sweep of the series.
Tech show bucks global downturn
More than 130,000 people are expected to travel to Las Vegas for the giant Consumer Electronics Show.
Toyota shuts plants for 11 days
Toyota announces that it is to halt production at its domestic plants for 11 days in February and March.
Batman makes producers shortlist
Blockbuster The Dark Knight is among the films nominated for best picture by the Producers Guild of America.
Diouf admits allardyce approach
Sunderland forward El-Hadji Diouf has revealed that Blackburn and Wigan are chasing his signature.
Manchester United stalwart Ryan Giggs admits his glittering career could come to an end in May.
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has insisted that he wants to keep hold of Andrea Dossena.
Portsmouth boss Tony Adams is confident Glen Johnson will sign a new contract with the club.
Portsmouth have agreed terms with Tottenham over the transfer of Jermain Defoe, Sky Sports News understands.
Carlos Tevez has reiterated his desire for his future to be sorted at Manchester United.
Valencia have insisted that no agreement is in place to sell David Villa to Barcelona.
Jesus Gamez is keen to focus on his career with Malaga despite speculation over his future.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will not be making a winter transfer window swoop for Gokhan Inler.
Enrique Cerezo has rubbished speculation linking Sergio Aguero with a move to Barcelona.
Napoli are determined to retain the services of Ezequiel Lavezzi with Chelsea reported to be interested.
QPR target Matej Krajcik has opted to leave Slavia Prague for Serie A strugglers Reggina.
The cricket board of India have requested that a third Test match be added to their series against New Zealand.
Sri Lanka lead by 472 runs with six second innings wickets intact after day three of the second Test in Chittagong.
Torino reject rosina sale talk
Torino president Urbano Cairo has issued a firm hands-off warning to any clubs interested in Alessandro Rosina.
England paceman Steve Harmison has called for Peter Moores and Kevin Pietersen to sort out their problems.
Darren Pattinson has followed team-mates Mark Wagh and Samit Patel by signing a contract extension with Nottinghamshire.
Floyd Mayweather Snr insists that Ricky Hatton has what it takes to beat Manny Pacquiao.
Manchester lightweight John Murray will defend his British title against Lee McAllister at the Robin Park Centre in Wigan on January 17.
South Africa face a record run-chase if they are to wrestle the world No.1 ranking away from Australia.
Portsmouth midfielder Papa Bouba Diop has been ruled out for three months with a knee injury.
Harry Redknapp has rejected talk that has suggested he will return to Portsmouth for David James
Redknapp confirms appiah appeal
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed that Stephen Appiah is set to train at White Hart Lane.
Harry Redknapp accepts that Middlesbrough and Portsmouth do not have to sell Stewart Downing and Jermain Defoe.
Wayne Bridge admits that Mark Hughes played a major role in persuading him his future lay at Manchester City.
Ricky Sbragia is determined to see Sunderland improve their roster in the January transfer window.
Gary Megson has admitted that he is down to the bare bones, making it inevitable he will add to his squad.
Jack Wilshere has been handed his first professional contract at Arsenal.
Tony Pulis is looking to add to his squad in January in a bid to lift the mood surrounding the club.
West Ham United have told Sky Sports News that Scott Parker is not for sale.
Sam Allardyce has turned his attention back to Premier League survival after securing FA Cup progression.
Nolberto Solano is to return to Peru in order to play out the remainder of his career.
Marseille are closing in on the signature of Henrik Larsson, according to their coach Eric Gerets.
Helsingborgs coach Bo Nilsson has admitted he is not sure whether Henrik Larsson will stay at the club.
Lens have confirmed receiving offers for Aruna Dindane, but insist the striker will not leave on loan.
Wycombe have rejected a six-figure bid from Colchester United for defender Mike Williamson.
Tranmere will be without Chris Greenacre for up to two months as the striker is sidelined with a foot injury.
Lincoln have signed Crewe striker Anthony Elding on a three-month emergency loan deal.
Cheltenham Town have confirmed the signings of Chris Westwood and Lewis Montrose.
Chris Birchall is training with Brighton after turning down an extended stay at Carlisle.
Peterborough director of football Barry Fry is determined to keep hold of manager Darren Ferguson.
Stockport County have confirmed that they have received no offers for their manager Jim Gannon.
Oldham Athletic have released the versatile John Thompson with immediate effect.
Accrington have extended the loan of Peterborough defender Kieran Charnock until the end of the season.
Brighton are hoping to make the loan signings of Joe Anyinsah and Matt Richards permanent.
Jack Hobbs is not worrying about his long-term future at Liverpool during his spell at Leicester.
Paul Simpson has admitted Shrewsbury will not be following up their interest in striker Liam Hatch.
Stockport County have lined up a double loan deal for Robbie Threlfall and Dave Mooney.
Chesterfield have received an undisclosed bid from Barnsley for striker Jamie Ward.
Alan Gow is holding talks with Wolves after Rangers confirmed a six-figure fee has been agreed.
Middlesbrough defender Seb Hines has joined Derby on a month-long loan deal.
Birmingham have decided not to extend the loan of Spartak Moscow forward Quincy Owusu-Abeyie.
Phil Parkinson has confirmed that midfielder Zheng Zhi will return to action by the end of the month.
Coleman - westwood not for sale
Coventry City manager Chris Coleman insists goalkeeper Keiren Westwood is not for sale.
Swansea boss Roberto Martinez is delighted to have signed Southampton winger Nathan Dyer on loan.
Midfielder Andrew Surman expects to still be at Southampton when the transfer window closes.
Schalke have dropped wantaway duo Peter Lovenkrands and Albert Streit from their first team squad.
Relegation-threatened VFL Bochum have signed striker Diego Klimowicz from local rivals Borussia Dortmund.
Sir Jackie Stewart has called for Bernie Ecclestone and Max Mosley to leave Formula One.
Former winner Martin Adams scraped into the second round of the after being given an almighty scare by qualifier Dave Chisnall.
Sale flanker Luke Abraham has been banned for two weeks, while Roger Wilson was given five weeks for a dangerous tackle.
Ben Curtis admits his outstanding form towards the end of last season has left him very excited about the 2009 season.
Jeev Milkha Singh has set his sights on major success after a memorable 2008 that yielded no fewer than four victories.
John Daly has claimed to have been suspended by the PGA Tour for six months following a drunken night out last year.
Bob Sanders has been fired as defensive co-ordinator of the Green Bay Packers after a disappointing season at Lambeau Field.
The Philadelphia Eagles are heading to New York after upsetting the Minnesota Vikings 26-14 at the Metrodome.
Racing on the all-weather track at Wolverhampton has been abandoned after it failed to cope with more than an inch of snow.
Harlequins chairman Keith Hogg has resigned from his position due to family and business commitments.
Paul Deacon says the new generation of Bradford Bulls stars have helped freshen up the squad.
John Mitchell has been reinstated as Western Force coach pending the outcome of a Rugby WA investigation.
Saracens are set to revive their bid for Danny Cipriani - just days after ending their interest in the England fly-half.
British number one Anne Keothavong is through to the second round of the ASB Classic in Auckland.
Andy Roddick recorded his first win of 2009 with a 6-1 6-3 result against Ivan Navarro at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha.
Nicole Vaidisova has won her first match of 2009 at the ASB Classic tournament in Auckland.
Jelena Jankovic believes an intense off-season fitness regime will help her remain world number one in 2009.
Amelie Mauresmo won her first round match at the Brisbane International while three seeds were beaten.
Fed buys mbs in latest unconventional move
NEW YORK - The Federal Reserve on Monday kick-started its latest unconventional program to boost the moribund economy, this time taking aim at the heart of the slumping housing market.
Rays sign free agent outfielder burrell
NEW YORK - The American League champion Tampa Bay Rays signed free-agent outfielder Pat Burrell to a $16 million, two-year deal on Monday, Major League Baseball said on its website (www.mlb.com).
Merrill brokerage chief mccann to leave
NEW YORK - Bob McCann, head of brokerage at Merrill Lynch&Co, announced his plans to leave the securities firm, just days after its acquisition by Bank of America was completed.
Car sales plunge heralding bleak 2009
DETROIT - U.S. auto sales plunged by 36 percent in December led by outsized declines at Chrysler LLC, Hyundai Motor and Toyota Motor Corp as the battered industry closed out its weakest year since 1992 in its largest single market.
Prosecutors seek to jail madoff
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON - U.S. prosecutors asked a judge to jail accused swindler Bernard Madoff on Monday, saying he sent jewelry and other items worth more than $1 million to family and friends in violation of his bail.
Gasoline price up first time in 16 weeks
WASHINGTON - U.S. retail gasoline prices have risen for the first time in 16 weeks as higher crude oil costs were reflected at the pump, the government said on Monday.
More than half of u.s. cyclists forgo helmets: report
WASHINGTON - More than half of Americans admit they never use a helmet while bicycling and more than a quarter skip the sunscreen, even when they are in the sun all day, according to Consumer Reports National Research Center.
Episcopal church wins property dispute
CHICAGO - The U.S. Episcopal Church on Monday won a victory in its efforts to hold on to church property claimed by congregations that have left in disputes over theology and the role of homosexuals in the church.
More americans getting multiple chronic illnesses
WASHINGTON - More Americans are burdened by chronic illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure, often having more than three at a time, and this has helped fuel a big rise in out-of-pocket medical expenses, a study released on Tuesday showed.
Manhattan apartment prices fall, will drop further
NEW YORK - Prices of existing Manhattan apartments fell nearly 4 percent in the fourth quarter, two reports showed, and analysts warned of much deeper declines in coming months in the wake of turmoil on Wall Street and financial sector layoffs.
Packers fire defensive coordinator and five other coaches
NEW YORK - The Green Bay Packers dismissed defensive coordinator Bob Sanders and five other coaches on Monday after a 6-10 season.
NEW YORK - Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad, a billionaire financier who purchased the American League baseball club in 1984, died in Minnesota on Monday, the club announced. He was 93.
Michael phelps to pitch mazda in china
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The greatest Olympian in history is returning to China, this time as a brand spokesman for Mazda.
Roddick, monfils advance in qatar
DOHA - American fourth seed Andy Roddick and fifth seeded Gael Monfils of France reached the second round of the Qatar Open with easy wins in Doha on Monday.