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  • Botham confident about Anderson surpassing him as Englands leading Test wicket-taker

    English legend Sir Ian Botham has said that he is confident that James Anderson will surpass him as England's leading Test wicket-taker after the fast bowler took three more Test wickets against New Zealand to reach 301, 82 short of Botham's England record. Welcoming the Lancashire player to the exclusive 300 club, Botham said that he had told Anderson that his next target should be 384, then ...

  • Fergie slams Man City for not so surprising Mancini sacking

    Retiring Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has criticised arch rivals Manchester City for sacking Roberto Mancini from the post of manager, although he admitted the news had not come as a complete surprise to him. Stating that the decision to dismiss Mancini was wrong, the Scot, who takes charge of his 1,500th and final game as Reds boss at West Bromich Albion on Sunday, said that it is ...

  • ECB mulling over interviewing players linked to Rajasthan Royals following IPL spot fixing scandal

    In a response to the spot-fixing scandal that has rocked the Indian Premier League (IPL), the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) may reportedly arrange interview any player under its jurisdiction who has had links to the Rajasthan Royals. Three of the Royals players - Ankeet Chavan, Ajit Chandila and the former international seamer S Sreesanth - were arrested on Thursday along with 11 ...

  • Strauss backs big ego Pietersen for successful English Ashes prospects

    Former England captain Andrew Strauss has said that it is important for England to have star batsman Kevin Pietersen fully fit for a successful Ashes series, even though he has a big ego. Pietersen is currently sidelined with a knee problem and in his absence England struggled to 232 all out in the first innings of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, News.com.au reports. According to ...

  • Aussies being exploited at bowser according to University of New England research

    THE first "convincing evidence'' has emerged that petrol stations manipulate prices to maximise profits. New research by University of New England professor of macroeconomics Abbas Valadkhani has found a quarter of servos put up prices as soon as fuel gets cheap but make "no effort whatsoever'' to bring prices down when it's expensive compared to the long-term ...


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Sleepers

"Sleepers" boasts one of the most impressive cast lists in recent film history, including Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Brad Pitt, Kevin Bacon, and Jason Patric. Under the watchful hand of Oscar-winning director Barry Levinson ("Rain Man," "Bugsy"), every one of them turns in a stellar performances, making "Sleepers" one of the best films to come out in recent months. This is what ensemble act ... ...

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  • Merstham Womens Institutes June date

    News Merstham Women's Institute are due to hold their next meeting in Merstham Village Hall in Station Road, Merstham, on Thursday, June 13, at ...

  • Wimbledon charity launches new service for brain injury patients in south west London

    Lauren Macready People affected by brain injuries in south west London can now get better care and support during their recovery thanks to a Wimbledon-based charity. Headway South West London has launched a new service to help patients regain their independence once they leave hospital. It will by provide support, advice and information focused on the individual, and will be led by ...

  • Teacher wins regional teaching award

    The award-winning Anoria Simmons (second from left) with her fellow members of staff A teacher working at a school in Tottenham is through to the final of a national teaching competition after winning regional award. Anoria Simmons, of Devonshire Hill Primary School, in Weird Hall Road, won the Pearson Teaching Award for Teacher of the Year in a primary school in London and the South ...

  • England hit back against NZ

    James Anderson, fresh from taking his 300th test wicket on Friday, completed figures of five for 47 and Steven Finn took four for 63 as England secured a first-innings lead of 25 ...

  • Five-year-old Chloe Johnson from Forest Hill dies in Egyptian hotel swimming pool

    © Press Association A FIVE-year-old girl from Forest Hill who died in a pool at a hotel in Egypt has been named by her family, according to reports. The grandmother of Chloe Johnson told Sky News the family was "devastated" by her death yesterday (May 17). Travel company First Choice has said the youngster died in a water park at the Coral Sea Waterworld Hotel in ...

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