Seven of the world's top 10, including numbers one and two Luke Donald and Rory McIlroy, are in head-to-head combat at Muirfield Village in Ohio this week for the Memorial Tournament.
British housewife may face death penalty for smuggling cocaine
Tuesday 29 May 2012
A British housewife was facing possible execution yesterday after being arrested on suspicion of smuggling £1.6m worth of cocaine into Bali.
British housewife could face death penalty over Bali cocaine smuggling
Tuesday 29 May 2012
A British housewife could face the death penalty after being arrested over a £1.6 million cocaine haul on a tropical island.
Codeine addicted Nurofen tamperer Christopher McGuire jailed for 18 months
Monday 28 May 2012
A codeine addict who contaminated packets of Nurofen Plus in a ruse to fund his habit was jailed today for 18 months.
Venus chases Olympic prize after her year of turmoil
Sunday 27 May 2012
Unlike her sister Serena, who is unbeaten on clay this year and looks as formidable as ever, Venus Williams does not expect to win the French Open. Never in her long career, however, has a fortnight at Roland Garros meant more to the 31-year-old American, whose results here could determine whether she reaches what could be the last great goal of her tennis life.
Irish customs officers recover haul of 40,000 ecstasy tablets
Friday 25 May 2012
Some 40,000 ecstasy tablets and 8,000 illicit cigarettes have been recovered by customs officers.
Illness forces Elton to cancel concerts
Friday 25 May 2012
Sir Elton John yesterday cancelled three nights of performances in Las Vegas after being hospitalised with a serious respiratory infection.
Chambers hopes Bolt can help him secure Games qualifying time
Thursday 24 May 2012
Reprieved sprinter faces new hurdle in quest for place at home Olympics
Rabies case in UK after dog bite in Asia
Thursday 24 May 2012
A rare case of rabies, a potentially fatal disease, was confirmed in the UK yesterday.
Boxing: Khan to take on Garcia for title
Thursday 24 May 2012
Amir Khan will fight the undefeated American Danny Garcia on 14 July for the WBC world light-welterweight title.
Deep concerns over government plans to cut benefits for alcoholics and drug addicts who refuse treatment
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Doctors and addiction charities today expressed deep concerns over government plans to cut the benefits of people suffering from alcoholism or drug addiction who refuse treatment.
£2m drugs haul seized from lorry
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Two attempts to smuggle drugs, including nearly 80lb (36kg) of heroin, into the UK have been foiled by Border Force officials.
Boxing: Amir Khan announces fight with Danny Garcia
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Amir Khan is set to fight WBC light-welterweight champion Danny Garcia on July 14.
Drug dealer who shot addict jailed for life
Saturday 19 May 2012
A man who murdered a drug addict over a £50 robbery and then had trial witnesses threatened has been jailed for life.
Juror fined for smoking cannabis
Saturday 19 May 2012
A juror on a rape trial who smoked a cannabis joint in his lunch hour has been fined £450 after admitting contempt of court.








