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Diary: Will Wright-Phillips pay Babestation penalty?

The usual complaint about the bureaucrats of Brussels is that they regulate too much and interfere too much in the free market. But Brussels is too liberal for some parents anxious about what their children are watching. Because we are in the EU, the UK cannot prevent certain soft-porn stations from offering their tacky output on Freeview television. Any station that has a licence from any EU regulatory authority is entitled to broadcast throughout the EU, and it would be illegal to bar them. Ofcom, the British regulator, is trying to do what it can. Yesterday it announced it had approached Dutch counterparts, who are responsible for allowing Babestation and Smile TV to infest our screens, requesting that they think again.

Djibril Cissé celebrates scoring after just 12 minutes of his Queen’s Park Rangers debut last night

Hughes 'delighted' despite Villa fightback

Aston Villa 2 (Bent 45, N'Zogbia 79) Queen's Park Rangers 2 (Cissé 12, Warnock og 29)

Villa claw a draw thanks to N'Zogbia debut goal

Aston Villa 2 Queens Park Rangers 2

Newcastle into sixth place after win over QPR

Newcastle 1 QPR 0

Hughes has a good track record of finding value in the transfer market

Reviving Rangers: Five challenges for Hughes to address

Welshman must fix a leaky defence and buy astutely this month to keep QPR in top flight

<b>January 8 - Neil Warnock (QPR) </b><br/>
QPR boss Neil Warnock became the second Premier League casualty of the season following a 1-1 draw with MK Dons in the FA Cup. Following a strong start to the season following promotion from the Championship last term, the Rs have slipped down the table with a return of one point from the last 18 possible. A statement from Rangers said the decision was due to

Neil Warnock: If more people at QPR knew the game, I'd still be there

No doubt a string of agents had been in touch to say their man could do a better job

Danny Graham of Swansea scores the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match

QPR halt slide with well-earned point

Swansea 1 Queens' Park Rangers 1

I hope Adel Taarabt kisses me quick if he breaks his scoring duck today

QPR manager Neil Warnock hits out at Adel Taarabt 'advisors'

QPR manager Neil Warnock has pleaded with Adel Taarabt to start making the most out of his "great ability".

Neil Warnock with winner Lewis Hamilton

Neil Warnock: Abu Dhabi GP puts Premier League race in the shade

What I Learnt This Week

Shaun Wright-Phillips signs for QPR

QPR have completed the signing of Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips.

Shaun Wright-Phillips in talks with three clubs

Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips is to hold discussions with QPR and two other clubs over a potential move, his agent has confirmed.

Bolton confirm Shaun Wright-Phillips talks in progress

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has confirmed talks are ongoing aimed at bringing Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips to the Reebok Stadium.

Tour&#233; talks tough about United while City go gentle on Balotelli

Manchester City's £38m record signing, Sergio Aguero, is expected to be confined to the bench for Sunday's Community Shield encounter with Manchester United but midfielder Yaya Touré has said that the club are already viewing a win at Wembley as a way to "show United we are here".

Tevez's £44m move in doubt as clock ticks for Corinthians to complete deal

Carlos Tevez's transfer to Corinthians hung in the balance last night when the Brazilian club failed to provide the necessary banker's guarantee to Manchester City that underpins the £44m deal.

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Day In a Page

Teenage kicks: Twitter and the 'bling ring' gang

Lena Corner gets the inside story on this very post-modern scandal.

Moveable feasts: Festival grub goes gourmet

Meet the mobile foodie pioneers bringing Bloody Mary crumpets, craft ales and sustainable seafood to the masses.

'My own Diamond Jubilee': 60 years in same job

The Queen is part of an elite club which clocks in way past retirement age.
Joumana Haddad: 'Arab women have been brainwashed'

Joumana Haddad: 'Arab women have been brainwashed'

Haddad is a voice rarely heard in the Middle East – an unapologetic feminist who wants to challenge the way both Arab men and women think.

Food: Mark Hix knows his onions

Alliums are among the most versatile kitchen ingredients, says our chef.
Grotty no more: How Lanzarote upgraded its appeal

How Lanzarote upgraded its appeal

Lanzarote has been quietly changing its fly-and-flop holiday image, discovers Andrew Eames.
Traveller's Guide: Montenegro

Traveller's Guide: Montenegro

It's one of Europe's smallest countries, but it packs in spectacular landscapes and glittering beach resorts.
48 Hours In: Verona

48 Hours In: Verona

Summer opera returns to the Roman arena, says Charles Hebbert.
Ten things we’re looking out for at E3 2012

Ten things to look out for at E3 2012

From Wii U to The Last of Us we consider this year's show
Come dine (online) with me

Come dine (online) with me

Move over TV chefs, hello YouTube stars
Next in line – but public just can't warm to idea of Charles in charge

Next in line – but public just can't warm to idea of Charles in charge

'Independent' poll finds less that half want him to take throne as ministers moan of interference
Nothing's sacred: the illegal trade in India's holy cows

Nothing's sacred: the illegal trade in India's holy cows

Andrew Buncombe reports from Kaharpara on a bloody war between rustlers and border guards
Mogul grounded: Desmond gives up his jet deal

Mogul grounded: Desmond gives up his jet deal

Media tycoon's company pays £1m to cancel his order for a £36m private jet after drop in profits
How Ai Weiwei built a pavilion in London – by remote control

How Ai Weiwei built a pavilion in London – by remote control

The artist tells Clifford Coonan how he used Skype to escape confinement in Beijing
Nature, nurture... or neither? The new twist in an age-old argument

Nature, nurture... or neither?

The new twist in an age-old argument