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Silvestre hints at Bordeaux switch

1:51pm Friday 16th May 2008

Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre admits he could be tempted by a move to Bordeaux, provided the French club can meet his salary demands.

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Uncertain future for Carvalho

1:51pm Friday 16th May 2008

Ricardo Carvalho would not be surprised if some of Chelsea's stars left Stamford Bridge this summer - and he could be one of them.

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Giants sign Hodgson

1:51pm Friday 16th May 2008

Huddersfield have confirmed the signing of Australian full-back Brett Hodgson on a two-year deal from Wests Tigers.

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Bent to make Latics deal permanent

1:51pm Friday 16th May 2008

Striker Marcus Bent is poised to sign a long-term deal with Wigan.

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Murray takes comfort from defeat

1:51pm Friday 16th May 2008

Andy Murray insisted he could see improvement in his clay-court game despite being predictably outclassed by Rafael Nadal at the Hamburg Masters on Thursday.

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Lee takes up Reds role

1:51pm Friday 16th May 2008

Sammy Lee has taken up his appointment as Liverpool's new assistant manager.

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Ryan wary of Tigers threat

1:51pm Friday 16th May 2008

Gloucester boss Dean Ryan has dismissed any notion of his team under-estimating Leicester in Sunday's Guinness Premiership play-off clash at Kingsholm.

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Dunlop dies after practice crash

1:51pm Friday 16th May 2008

Former Isle of Man TT winner Robert Dunlop died on Thursday night after a horrific crash during a practice race in Northern Ireland.

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Ronaldo hint over United future

1:51pm Friday 16th May 2008

Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted he will consider his Manchester United future after the Champions League final and would be tempted by a move to Real Madrid.

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Black Caps dig deep

1:51pm Friday 16th May 2008

Ryan Sidebottom claimed two crucial breakthroughs for England but failed to prevent New Zealand progressing slowly towards a competitive total in the opening Test.

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Call for water market competition

Updated 3:01pm Friday 16th May 2008

Water and sewerage markets could be opened up to competition under recommendations announced by regulator Ofwat.

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Your Say Your Herefordshire

We are on the A44 and while the weather has been fine bikers have been travelling at speeds in excess of 100mph past our house. All the yellow signs in the world will not stop these idiots and heaven help the unfortunate motorist who encounters one. − Dennis

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Walking through Ross today I counted three drivers using mobile phones in the centre of town, obviously aware that no police or CSOs are on duty!! This was when school kids were going home about 4.00pm. − Pencraig

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Editor's choice

Presidents and legends

THE 21st Hay Literary Festival starts on May 22 and booking has opened for an exciting fortnight...

THE Music Pool, Hereford’s community music charity, is hosting a special public event aimed at anyone wanting to discover the pleasure of singing – a day of singing exercises, games, harmony singing and songs from around the world will be led by nationally acclaimed Sue Hollingworth of the Voices Foundation.

Inspector Morse creator at Leominster Festival

A VISIT by the creator of Inspector Morse, Colin Dexter, will be one of the highlights of the 2008 Leominster Festival, which runs from Friday, May 30, to Sunday, June 8, and this year promises something for everyone.

Double delight

THE internationally renowned identical twin sisters Antoinette and Claire Cann will be performing a sparkling programme of piano duets at St John the Baptist Church, Aymestrey, near Leominster on Saturday, May 24, at 7.30pm. Antoinette and Claire first played the piano when they were three years old, picking out tunes on the family piano. “The first thing we picked out was the theme to Listen with Mother.” Starting lessons was apparently the only time the pair were at odds about their playing. “Toni was very keen to go,” says Claire. “But at the time, Claire was shy,” adds Antoinette.