The Premier League footballer is accused of attacking three women at his home in Cheshire.

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Raul Jimenez scores his first goal since suffering a career-threatening fractured skull as Wolves win at Southampton.

The victim was left with "horrible injuries" after being dragged from his bed by two masked men.

Geoff Grewcock says his vehicle is running "virtually on empty" and could not attend five call outs.

A student says it will be "so special" to do the London Marathon alongside her bone marrow donor.

Mario Vrancic and Nick Powell net the goals as Stoke City beat Hull City to maintain this season's unbeaten home record.

A memorial to Warrington band Viola Beach, who died with their manager in a car crash, is unveiled.

Premiership champions Harlequins score five tries to beat Worcester Warriors, who grab two late bonus points at The Stoop.

Birmingham City are held to a goalless draw at home to Preston North End.

Ben Garrity gets the goal as Port Vale climb into the League Two top four with a narrow win at Scunthorpe.

Tries from debutants Ali Crossdale and Nick Frost help Wasps kick off their season with victory over Bristol.

Two penalties strengthen Dagenham's push for National League top spot in an emphatic win against Solihull.

The medal, to mark the Queen's 70-year reign, will also be given to members of the armed forces.

The national scheme will plant new woodlands along rivers in six areas.

Bruno Fernandes misses a 93rd-minute penalty as Aston Villa win at Old Trafford for the first time in 12 years in a thrilling match.

Thousands of people enjoy the colourful procession through the city centre's streets.

His death is "almost beyond belief", the ski centre's management says, as an investigation begins.

Louise Taylor claimed she did not believe the Kombucha brew was alcoholic, a court hears.