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Parker commits future to Hammers

Parker commits future to Hammers

Captain Scott Parker has signed a new contract with West Ham, committing his future to the club until 2014.

Swayze’s widow still texts late husband

Swayze’s widow still texts late husband

Lisa Niemi – who admits she has struggled to come to terms with life without husband Patrick Swayze who died of cancer aged 57 last September – has continued her tradition of texting him before boarding a flight.

Lions appoint Richardson as director of operations

Lions appoint Richardson as director of operations

The British and Irish Lions have announced the appointment of former Scotland team manager Guy Richardson as director of operations for the tour of Australia in 2013.

Coleen seeks comfort in retail therapy

Coleen seeks comfort in retail therapy

Coleen Rooney kept the state of her marriage under wraps today as she opted for a dose of retail therapy.

Cost of living increases by 0.2%

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The cost of living has been hit by the first annual increase since the start of 2009, official figures have revealed.

Lozada set to start against Munster

Lozada set to start against Munster

Puma lock Esteban Lozada has recovered from a back injury to take his place for Edinburgh at home to Munster in the Magner’s League on Friday night.

German MP condemned for blaming Second World War on Poland

German MP condemned for blaming Second World War on Poland

A reported claim by a German MP that Poland provoked Nazi Germany was condemned as “very dangerous,” today by a deputy foreign minister in Angela Merkel’s government.

Final stretch of M9 opened

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The final 40km stretch of a motorway that will cut journey times between Dublin and Waterford was unveiled today.

Aer Lingus chief says Irish wage rates no longer competitive

Aer Lingus chief says Irish wage rates no longer competitive

Aer Lingus CEO Christoph Mueller has said Ireland needs to get wage rates across the economy back to a competitive level.

Aer Lingues chief says Irish wage rates no longer competitive

Aer Lingues chief says Irish wage rates no longer competitive

Aer Lingus CEO Christoph Mueller has said Ireland needs to get wage rates across the economy back to a competitive level.