National Sport
Azhar stretches Pakistan lead
England managed just one wicket on the third morning of the final Test as Azhar Ali completed a painstaking century in Pakistan's second-innings 295 for three.
Sigurdsson makes Rodgers smile
Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers revealed his delight at being reunited with midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson, who inspired his side's 2-1 win at West Brom.
Fed Cup triumph for GB
Judy Murray's Great Britain side completed a superb four days in Israel by beating Austria to reach the World Group II play-offs in the Fed Cup.
Pakistan strengthen their grip
England managed just one wicket with the second new ball, Younus Khan for 127, in the first hour of the third morning at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
New-look England claim Calcutta Cup
England's new era began with a scrappy first win at Murrayfield in eight years as Scotland's familiar failings contributed to their 13-6 downfall.
Lawrie leads in Doha
Paul Lawrie is looking to bridge a 13-year gap as he goes into the final round of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters with a one-stroke lead.
City ease to win over Fulham
Sergio Aguero ended his five-game barren streak by sending Manchester City on their way to a comfortable 3-0 win over Fulham.
Swans strike back to defeat Baggies
Swansea's on-loan midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson played a major role in Brendan Rogers' side coming from behind to register only their second Barclays Premier League away win of the season as they recorded a 2-1 victory at West Brom.
Black Cats march on
Sunderland's impressive form continued as a strike from James McClean secured them a 1-0 Barclays Premier League win against 10-man Stoke at a wintry Britannia Stadium.
Arsenal rout sorry Rovers
Robin van Persie smashed a hat-trick as Arsenal claimed a 7-1 win over 10-man Blackburn at Emirates Stadium.
Local News
MoreWeather warning from police
POLICE have warned residents to take extra precautions this weekend as temperatures continue to drop and heavy snowfall is expected.
Region wakes up to blanket of snow - send us your pictures
The region woke up to a blanket of snow after heavy falls during the night.
UKIP wades in on Muslim taxi driver row
A UKIP politician has told the Advertiser he will support a blind man's complaint about a Muslim taxi driver who allegedly refused to let his guide dog in his cab.
Stevenage woman tells of PIP implant nightmare
A STEVENAGE mum-of-three who had her breasts enlarged with implants that are now at the centre of a health scare has told the Advertiser of her desperation to get them removed.
National News
Tory MPs rebel against wind farms
More than 100 Tory MPs have written to David Cameron calling for a dramatic cut in subsidies to onshore wind farms and more influence for local people to stop them being built.
