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Women-only train carriages could combat rising sex attack figures, MP says
Women-only train carriages should be considered to curb levels of sexual violence on public transport, a Labour frontbencher has said. Shadow fire minister Chris Williamson said creating separate travelling arrangements for female passengers might offer “a safe space” for women as sexual offences on trains have more than doubled in...
Carol Vorderman picks up award for work with RAF cadets
Carol Vorderman has always been a high-flyer – and has now scooped an award for working with youngsters in the Royal Air Force. Vorderman, 56, received the Lennox-Boyd Trophy while meeting “inspiring” young air cadets at RAF Syerston in Nottinghamshire on Tuesday. The former Countdown host, dressed in a...

Phil Parkinson and Carlos Carvalhal dismissed in fiery clash at Bolton
Managers Phil Parkinson and Carlos Carvalhal could be facing disciplinary action after both were dismissed in a fiery finish to Bolton’s 3-2 Carabao Cup win over Sheffield Wednesday. Wanderers chief Parkinson and opposite number Carvalhal were sent from their respective dugouts in the 88th minute by referee David Webb. Carvalhal...
Barcelona taking action against Neymar over world-record move to PSG
Barcelona are pursuing damages from Neymar for what they allege to be a “breach of contract”. The Brazil forward left the Nou Camp this month for a world-record £200. 6million, joining Paris St Germain in a move that more than doubled the previous highest fee. Life as a PSG player...

Bonnie Tyler eclipses Justin Bieber with download chart victory
Singer Bonnie Tyler has celebrated beating Justin Bieber after her hit single Total Eclipse Of The Heart topped download charts. She played the 1983 track for passengers on board a cruise ship to mark the solar eclipse that was visible in the US on Monday. It prompted a fresh wave...
Stephen Mangan to play therapist in new comedy
Stephen Mangan will write and star in a new comedy about an unconventional therapist, Channel 4 has announced. The Episodes star will play Dr Richard Pitt, a therapist with a chequered professional career who finds himself at a crossroads in life. Stephen Mangan (Ian West/PA)The six half-hour episodes of Hang...