Yoda's been around for the best part of a millennium

Trouble flared at the fourth Norwich Sci-Fi and Film Convention at the University of East Anglia, which was organised by the Norwich Star Wars Club

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Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen feels privileged to play alongside striker Luis Suarez.

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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard admits the club's winless start to the season has increased the pressure on the players.

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The former Manchester City and Norwich manager John Bond has died at the age of 79. Bond was the last man to lead City to the FA Cup final before they won the competition last season, losing 3-2 to Tottenham Hotspur in a famous replay in 1981.

Fulham manager Martin Jol

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Martin Jol will rotate his squad for Fulham's Capital One Cup second round tie against Sheffield Wednesday tonight.

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Saints striker Lambert believes he can match Grant Holt in the big time

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The Fulham manager, Martin Jol, has confirmed Clint Dempsey wants to leave and they will sell him for the right price.

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Villa finally get their man as Lambert takes charge

Norwich accept defeat in battle to keep manager but face fight to stop Holt taking same route out

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Paul Lambert is on the brink of becoming the manager of Aston Villa after offering his resignation at Norwich City.

Postcode lottery over holiday cash rates

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Labour takes power across country – and Miliband tightens grip on party

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The experts' guide to summer

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Legend of James Hunt has set Hollywood hearts racing

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One man returns to Argentina's town that drowned

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