Schoolboy, 14, Dies after Allergic Reaction to Acne Treatment

Shaun Jones 14, of Pontypridd, Wales, has collapsed and died after suffering an allergic reaction to an acne treatment.  The drug has not been named, but the manufacturers are believed to be Roche, who have issued a statement saying that all drugs carry some risks. ...

Learning to Speak Wolf

"   Woman Risks Her Life for the Wolf Man She Loves  There is hunger in the forest at night. A wild cry is heard beyond the trees as darkness falls. It is the witching hour of stealth and surprise,...

Shaun Wright-Phillips deserves his England recall

"  It was such a shame that the Liverpool game had to end in defeat. We arguably deserved a point and the game ended with a feeling of frustration. However, there were a number of positives to take from the game, and Shaun Wright-Phillips was one of them. City’s...

Australia A thump India A in final

"India A’s batting line-up failed miserably as the hosts crashed to a humiliating 156-run defeat against Australia A in the final of the triangular cricket tournament here on Friday. Much was expected from the Indian team, after its three consecutive wins in the league...

Australia A to meet India A in final

"Australia A secured a place in the A Team Triangular Series final after allrounder Cameron White triggered a New Zealand A collapse that left his side needing 145 runs in 50 overs. Australia did the needful in 24.5; David Hussey hurrying matters with a 56-ball 78. New...

NYC bar bans singing of 'Danny Boy'

"The traditional ballad Danny Boy is not known for being controversial, but this St Patrick's day a New York bar has decided to ban it while a Michigan cafe will sing it 1000 times. It is depressing, it is not usually sung in Ireland for St Patrick's Day, and its lyrics were...

Couple get engaged, then dial 999

"A couple feared their romance was on the rocks - just moments after becoming engaged in a seaside proposal. Soldier Shaun Mancinelli, based at Chippenham, Wiltshire, popped the question to his girlfriend Llian,...

PREDICTING 2007 TRENDS IN FOOD

Ethiopian bread will be popular this year. Check out what else will be on our plates. 26 trend areas explored. ""It's hard to make predictions, especially about the future," goes an often-quoted saying. But that...

Wright-Phillips sold to Southampton

"Bitter and Blue - And there was none. A year after the departure of brother Shaun to Chelsea, Bradley Wright-Phillips completed a surprise move to Championship side Southampton today for an undisclosed fee, but the deal is believed to include a substantial sell on clause."

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