Detectives were unable to enter the house of a man shot dead by police amid fears explosives were inside, it is revealed.

Stoke City sign Jermaine Pennant on a permanent deal from Real Zaragoza following his impressive loan spell.

Arsenal travel to Wigan, Chelsea entertain Bolton and Liverpool meet Wolves in the Premier League, while Nottingham Forest face Derby in the Championship.

Four Scottish Premier League matches survive the freeze after Aberdeen beat Hamilton in the early kick-off at New Douglas Park.

A youth was shot dead and two teenagers are in hospital with stab wounds after suspected linked incidents, the Metropolitan Police says.

A late own goal by Sebastien Squillaci salvages a draw for 10-man Wigan and denies Arsenal a chance to move level with Man Utd and Man City at the top of the Premier League.

The UN accuses Ivory Coast state TV of inciting hatred of UN peacekeepers, as presidents from nearby countries continue attempts to solve the political crisis.

A bomb disposal expert killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan has been named as Warrant Officer Class 2 Charlie Wood, who was 34.