Spurs lack imagination and need to adapt in absence of modric, says king
Ledley King says Tottenham must be more inventive in attack and concentrate harder in defence if they are to climb away from the Premier League relegation zone.
Former newcastle and spurs defender carr announces retirement
Stephen Carr, who played over 300 times for Newcastle and Tottenham, and 44 times for the Republic of Ireland, has announced his retirement from the game at the age of 32.
Spurs keeper cesar insists he is happy despite valencia transfer link
Tottenham understudy Cesar Sanchez insists he remains fully focused on his duties at White Hart Lane despite reports linking him with a move back to Spain .
Watford chairman graham simpson resigns from club
Watford chairman Graham Simpson has resigned from the club with immediate effect, just a week after Adrian Boothroyd departed as manager.
Tottenham star pavlyuchenko: i love life in london despite language nightmare
Tottenham star Roman Pavlyuchenko has admitted he is very happy in London, despite hardly speaking any English and struggling with driving on the left hand side of the road.
Hammer blow for zola in bid to lure juventus prospect giovinco
West Ham have suffered a setback in their efforts to lure highly rated Italian Sebastian Giovinco after his agent announced he will not be leaving for Upton Park in January.
Criminals on community service to be identified by wearing high visibility vests
High visibility vests for criminals on community service are being introduced today.
Belgian tv bosses slammed for advert featuring presenter as a semi-naked hitler
TV bosses in Belgium have been carpeted over an advert for a travel programme featuring a semi-naked Adolf Hitler.
Heartbroken wildlife officials, mourning the death of 150 small whales when they were smashed against rocks in Tasmania, admit there will probably be other mass strandings in the weeks to come.
A lost masterpiece hidden away in the attic of a French chateau for 200 years because its owners thought it was too racy, could fetch up to £900,000 when it is auctioned tomorrow.
Ryanair announces bid to take over irish rival aer lingus
Budget airline Ryanair has announced a new takeover bid for its Irish rival, Aer Lingus.
Babysitter accused of murdering boy, two, by smashing his head against bannisters
A babysitter murdered a toddler by repeatedly smashing his head against bannisters in her home, a court heard today.
Pictured: the £1m sandbanks home being raffled for just £25 per ticket
Raffle tickets to win a £1 million pounds dream home on the exclusive Sandbanks peninsula have today gone on sale - for just 25 pounds each.
Pictured: the refrigerator graveyard where 1.2million household appliances get a new lease of life
After discarding an old fridge or washing machine, you may have momentarily wondered what will happen to it next. At a £10 million plant, thousands of unwanted household appliances are recycled.
Man arrested for lighting guy fawkes night bonfire on village green under law dating from 1880s
A father-of-two has been hauled into court after breaking a law which dates back to the 1880s by lighting a village bonfire.
Pictured: the eight-hour battle to save the lives of a stranded dolphin and her calf
A 18-strong team including divers, vets and medics battled for eight hours to save the lives of a dolphin and her calf after they became stranded in an inland creek.
Climate change targets could push up household bills to £500 a year, says government chief
Household bills could rise by a quarter if Britain is to meet its greenhouse gas reduction target, the Government’s top global warming adviser warned today.
Boy, 11, killed after being hit twice in hit and run smash
An 11-year-old boy was killed after being hit twice in a hit and run outside a branch of Ikea, police revealed today.
Bbc in new decency row after torchwood star john barrowman exposes himself during live broadcast
The BBC was engulfed in another decency row today after John Barrowman exposed himself live on air. Doctor Who actor John Barrowman revealed himself in a pre-watershed Radio 1 show.
Amateur footballer dies after being attacked at end of match
A Sunday league footballer has died after he was attacked on the pitch at the end of a match.
Mortgage lending dives 70% to second lowest figure on record as new bank collapses
Britain was hit by a raft of downbeat economic news today fuelling fears about the depth of the UK recession.
The political storm over the arrest of Conservative MP Damian Green intensified today after police vowed to push ahead with their inquiry, raising the possibility of further arrests.
England offered revised indian tour schedule in bid to secure test return
England have been offered a revised schedule for their suspended tour of India with top ECB officials considering Chennai and Mohali as the two new Test venues, as talks on security continue.
Superb lee claims five wickets as australia coast to victory against kiwis
Brett Lee took five wickets as Australia dismissed New Zealand for 203 to win the second Test in Adelaide by an innings and 62 runs to seal a 2-0 series victory.
Gomes reveals: i turned down city because i love manchester united
Portuguese midfielder Tiago Gomes has revealed he turned down a summer move to Manchester City - because he is a lifelong fan of bitter rivals Manchester United.
Hibs to face their edinburgh city rivals hearts in scottish cup
In-form Hearts face an Edinburgh derby in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup in the New Year. Hearts will play Hibernian at Easter Road on the weekend of January 10-11.
West ham reject three takeover bids as icelandic owners hold out for £120m
West Ham have received three offers for the club as their Icelandic owners try to sell before the full fallout from the Tevez affair. Each has been rejected for falling short of the valuation.
Ronaldo tried to protect his face, claims manchester united boss alex ferguson
Cristiano Ronaldo protested his innocence after he was sent off for the third time in his career, claiming he heard a whistle before he handled the ball during the Manchester derby.
Chelsea top table as hefty pint prices give premier league fans a hangover
Spare a thought for Chelsea supporters. Not only did they lose 2-1 to Arsenal, it has been revealed they head the list of top-flight supporters paying well over the odds for a pint.
Capel linked with spurs and man city after admitting he would consider leaving sevilla
Tottenham and Manchester City have been put on red alert after Sevilla winger Diego Capel hinted that he could consider a move away from the Primera Division club.
Home officer worker defends leaks
The solicitor for the Home Office worker who leaked information says he acted "in the public interest".
Us factory output plummets again
US manufacturing activity fell in November to a fresh 26-year low, the latest figures from the Institute for Supply Management show.
Meet the man who gets paid to make things out of Lego
Israel awaits mumbai attack dead
Israeli and Jewish victims of the attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai are to be flown to Israel for burial, officials say.
Shocked Mumbai Jews remember the dead
What impact has the virus had on attitudes in the US?
Scientists complete first full account of polar life
England given kind world cup draw
England are drawn in the same group as Argentina and Scotland for the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand but avoid all three Tri-Nations sides.
Drogba stays at chelsea - kenyon
Didier Drogba will not leave Chelsea in January, says club chief executive Peter Kenyon.
German freezer baby mother guilty
A German woman is jailed for more than four years for killing two of her babies and keeping them in a freezer.
Iran to set up marriage bureaux to help young find suitable spouses
The Iranian government is to set up a network of marriage bureaux to help young Iranians find a husband or wife.
Web searches feed health fears
Health information online is breeding a generation of cyberchondriacs - people who needlessly fear the worst diagnosis after surfing the net, say researchers.
Eu to search out cyber criminals
Police forces will be remotely searching hard drives as Europe launches a five-year plan to fight hi-tech criminals.
Dozens killed in iraqi bombings
At least 32 people have died in bomb attacks in the Iraqi capital Baghdad and the northern city of Mosul, officials say.
Clinton named secretary of state
US President-elect Barack Obama names former rival Hillary Clinton as secretary of state, as she vows to give her all.
Soldiers rampage at harare bank
Dozens of troops have run amok in the Zimbabwean capital Harare after losing their temper while queuing for money at a bank.
Libyan gaza aid ship turns back
A Libyan cargo ship carrying humanitarian supplies for the Gaza Strip turns back before reaching the strip.
Ten die in afghan suicide attack
A suicide attack kills 10 people, including two policemen, in the southern Afghan province of Helmand.
US foreclosure sales help buyers find bargain
Nigeria riot victims swamp medics
Hospitals in a Nigerian town hit by sectarian violence at the weekend are struggling to cope, say aid officials.
Romanian election neck-and-neck
With most of the vote counted, two opposition Romanian parties are running a tight race for first place in elections.
Cheap sex - the credit crunch is biting under the sheets
As the credit crunch hits, Britons may turn to sex as a cheap way to pass the time a charity survey suggests.
Lee helps australia thrash kiwis
Brett Lee takes five wickets on day four in Adelaide as Australia beat New Zealand by an innings and 62 runs to win the Test series 2-0.
Who has the better album - Take That or Britney?
Ryanair in new aer lingus offer
The budget airline Ryanair makes a fresh 748m euro ($950m; £619m) takeover offer for the Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus.
Gianfranco Zola is confident West Ham are tough enough to survive the Carlos Tevez saga.
Portsmouth midfielder Sean Davis has admitted he is disappointed to have lost his place in the side.
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has indicated he could sell Emile Heskey in January rather than risk losing him for nothing.
Man United star Wayne Rooney insists that his main priority was to defeat derby rivals City.
Brett Lee took five wickets as Australia beat New Zealand by an innings and 62 runs to claim a 2-0 series whitewash.
Oil falls over $1 after opec defers cut
SINGAPORE - Oil fell more than a dollar on Monday, toward $53 a barrel, after producer cartel OPEC decided to delay a decision on a third supply cut to its next meeting later in December as economic woes squeeze oil demand.
Gm, ford seek swedish aid for car units: report
STOCKHOLM - General Motors and Ford have approached the Swedish government about aid for their Saab and Volvo car units, the Financial Times said on Monday.
Credit card industry may cut $2 trillion of lines: analyst
(Reuters) - The U.S. credit card industry may pull back well over $2 trillion of lines over the next 18 months due to risk aversion and regulatory changes, leading to sharp declines in consumer spending, prominent banking analyst Meredith Whitney said.
Global recession rocks asia factories
BEIJING - New orders at Chinese factories tumbled in November while their U.S. retail customers used deep discounts to lure shoppers at the start of what is expected to be a difficult holiday season overshadowed by a global recession.
Asia stocks snap 6-day winning streak
HONG KONG - Asian stocks dipped on Monday to snap a six-day winning streak, with investors caught between aggressive steps by central bank to alleviate the sharp global downturn and increasingly grim economic data.
Nearly 2,500 apply to contest bangladesh election
DHAKA - Nearly 2,500 candidates have submitted nominations to contest parliamentary elections in Bangladesh on December 29, poll officials said Monday.
China mine shaft death toll rises to 18
BEIJING - Three rescuers died in a cave-in Monday while attempting to extract the bodies of 15 miners killed in an explosion at a coal mine in northeast China, Xinhua news agency said Monday.
Iraq civilian death toll up, u.s. deaths down
BAGHDAD - The number of civilians killed in Iraq rose last month after a series of Baghdad bombings, but the U.S. military death toll fell to its lowest level since the war began in 2003, data showed.
More heads roll as india anger mounts
MUMBAI - Another top Indian politician offered to resign on Monday over the Mumbai attacks, which have upset relations with nuclear-rival Pakistan and undermined the government ahead of general elections due by May.
Obama expected to name clinton and gates
CHICAGO - President-elect Barack Obama will unveil his national security team on Monday with former rival Hillary Clinton picked as secretary of state and Robert Gates staying on as defense secretary.
International press academy announces awards nominations
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Getting a jump on rival awards groups, the International Press Academy announced its nominees Sunday for its 13th annual Satellite Awards.
Lakers beat toronto for seventh consecutive win
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 112-99 Sunday to win their seventh successive game and improve to a NBA-leading 14-1 record.
Mobile phones distract drivers more than passengers
WASHINGTON - Mobile phone calls distract drivers far more than even the chattiest passenger, causing drivers to follow too closely and miss exits, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.
Two fight for life after gas blast
Two people are in a critical condition in hospital after a gas explosion destroyed three flats.
Smith defends police over mp arrest
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has defended the right of police to arrest a Tory MP over alleged Home Office leaks - suggesting the case was more serious than reported.
Man fights for life after gas blast
A man is fighting for his life after a gas explosion "like an earthquake" destroyed three flats.
Couple had been battered to death
Two pensioners murdered in their home were battered to death, it has emerged.
Clinton gets top white house job
Hillary Clinton is today expected to be nominated as Barack Obamas secretary of state.
A social networking site aimed at youngsters from the age of five has raised fears paedophiles could target children online.
150 stranded whales die on coastline
At least 150 whales died after becoming stranded on an island shoreline.
Duty free alcohol limit is increased
TIS the season to be jolly and things are about to get a whole lot more so for many holidaymakers.
Driver fights for life after vandal attack
A driver was fighting for his life yesterday after being attacked by a gang of thugs he thought were vandalising his car.
Drop soft a-levels to get to uni
Students who steer clear of traditional subjects at A-level could be unwittingly damaging their chances of getting a place at a top university.
Personal grief spurs on bruni in aids campaign
She has been the glamorous face of Dior, Chanel and Versace.
Nurse arrested after her parents beaten to death
A nurse was arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday after her elderly parents were found beaten to death at the familys home.
Green arrest forces smith on defensive
Under-fire home secretary Jacqui Smith has denied using Stalinist tactics to silence her critics.
Binge-drinking will be tackled more firmly than originally planned after ministers declared self-regulation by the alcohol industry has failed.
A suspect was shot dead yesterday by armed police.
Two Britons convicted of having sex on a Dubai beach have been unable to return home.
Why did no one stop the killing?
The Mumbai massacre claimed its first political casualty yesterday amid growing anger and recriminations over why the attacks were not halted.
Hungover drivers more dangerous
Driving with a hangover is four times as dangerous as getting behind the wheel sober, a study has shown.
Operation looms for siamese twins
Doctors will decide tomorrow whether to operate this week to try to separate the newborn conjoined twins Faith and Hope Williams.
Ryanair plans new bid for aer lingus
Low-cost carrier Ryanair revived its takeover interest in Dublin-based airline Aer Lingus today.
Rbs gives homeowners six-months breathing space
Royal Bank of Scotland announced today that it would give struggling homeowners at least six months before launching repossession action.
Johnson puts brave face on england loss
Martin Johnson refused to dismiss England as a "lost cause" as the curtain was brought down on a tortuous autumn with a record 32-6 defeat by New Zealand.
Southgate happy with derby point
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate was a satisfied man despite seeing his side held at home by derby rivals Newcastle.
Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has told Arsenal their fancy football means nothing without medals.
Hull manager Phil Brown believes his side were robbed of another Barclays Premier League away win after fellow new boys Stoke levelled through a late penalty in the 1-1 result.
Robert Karlsson and Henrik Stenson combined to produce a scintillating performance in the final-round foursomes to capture the Omega Mission Hills World Cup for Sweden.
The Wales medical team have revealed Jamie Roberts could be fit for the opening RBS 6 Nations clash against England at the Millennium Stadium on February 14 despite a freak skull fracture.