Local sport headlines
Saints suffer wrath of town
UTTOXETER Town gained revenge for their only Burton Sunday League Premier Division defeat of the season with what turned out to be a comfortable win against
Road Runners enjoy Wollaton Park in Notts
UTTOXETER Road Runners took part in the Wollaton Park stage of the Midlands Cross Country Championships with the men finishing a creditable 35th. The runners gathered at the Nottingham park on
Rocester clamber up to sixth with fine victory
A POWERFUL second-half performance saw Rocester ease to victory over a hard-working Kirby Muxloe side. But the Romans had to survive some early scares and recover from
Harsh Penalty!
UTTOXETER RFC have suffered a body blow in their attempt to avoid relegation from Midlands Three West (North). The Town have been deduced 15 points for their part in a brawl which ended early the home
Leaders take the win over Town at Oldfields
UTTOXETER sank at home to Midlands Three West (North) leaders Veseyans but an improved performance has brought optimism to Oldfields. The Town are battling for their lives
Dale take the win in spite of a rare goal from Macca
MISSED opportunities during the first half-hour of a fullblooded match cost Rocester dearly at the Beeches last Tuesday evening. Strike duo Chris Sterling and Paul McMahon both
Dove Valley still on crest of a wave after 27 years
DOVE Valley Swimming Club have celebrated one of the most successful years in the 27-year history at a presentation evening. Prizes were awarded to children aged eight and above for the 93 events that
National Sport Headlines
McDermott pleased with battling win
Leeds coach Brian McDermott was a relieved man after groundstaff worked overtime to get the Headingley pitch fit for Friday's opening Super League match and his side overcame gritty opponents to start with a victory.
McFadden drafted in for Earls
Fergus McFadden will start Ireland's RBS 6 clash with Wales at outside centre after Keith Earls was withdrawn for personal reasons.
Suarez return delights Dalglish
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish admits it is "fantastic" to have striker Luis Suarez back from suspension.
National News
Court martial for WikiLeaks soldier
An army intelligence analyst accused of the biggest leak of classified information in US history will face a court martial.
Rhyming plea over library closures
Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has penned a poem in protest at planned library closures.
House price confidence 'improves'
Optimism in the housing market has grown in recent months, with more Britons predicting prices will rise this year than those forecasting a fall, a study has found.
PM picks up shopping on way home
He might have been any other shopper, popping into the supermarket after a busy day in the office to pick up a few bits for dinner.
