The Minister for regional Development has said the former Northern Ireland Water Chief Executive will not receive a "golden handshake" severance package.

Leon Best scores a hat-trick on his first league start for Newcastle to help them to victory over West Ham.

Arsenal hit the post three times as they fail to break down a stubborn Manchester City side, both teams failing to exert real pressure on Premier League leaders Man United.

Two goals from Benjani heaps more pressure on under-fire Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson as his side are comprehensively beaten at Ewood Park.

Wolves climb out of the drop zone thanks to a Jose Boswinga own goal to pile more pressure on to defending champions Chelsea.

A series of decisions to cut costs contributed to the BP oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, a US presidential panel has found.

Seamus Coleman's second half goal secures three valuable points for Everton as the Toffees end Spurs' 11-match unbeaten run.

Matt Prior hits England's ninth century of the series as England's lead goes past 300 on day four of the final Ashes Test in Sydney.