Corbyn urges end to 'silly remarks'

Jeremy Corbyn has responded to his critics in the Labour leadership contest by calling for an end to "silly remarks".

Carra urges caution over Firmino

Jamie Carragher has warned Liverpool fans who see Roberto Firmino as the new Luis Suarez that the new signing could just as likely be "another Alberto Aquilani".

Hundreds of police officers convicted

At least 309 police officers and police community support officers in the UK have been convicted of offences in the last three years, figures show.

Palace sign keeper McCarthy

Crystal Palace have signed goalkeeper Alex McCarthy from QPR on a four-year contract.

Carrier bag charge cuts use by 147m

Making people in Scotland pay 5p for plastic carrier bags reduces their use by 147 million in the first year.

Saints' Gardos out for months

Southampton centre-back Florin Gardos will be out of action for up to seven months with a knee injury.

Poor pupils 'no better in academies'

A report suggests many academy sponsors are struggling to improve the results of poor pupils despite several years in charge of schools.