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2006 Heartbreak Spurs On Defoe

JERMAIN DEFOE has vowed to make up for the disappointment of missing out on the 2006 World Cup finals by making every second count with England in the battle to be part of the squad heading to South Africa next summer. Defoe was "shocked" when he was overlooked by Sven-Goran Eriksson in favour of rookie Theo Walcott.

No Needle, Says Skipper

Cricket PAUL Collingwood is not expecting any hard feelings between England and South Africa when they resume their international battle at the Wanderers today. Graeme Smith and Andrew Strauss, who does not play in the shortest form of the game and is therefore not involved in the two Twenty20 clashes, had a well-documented confrontation out in the middle when the two sides last met during the Champions Trophy in September.

Cudicini in Bike Smash

Football TOTTENHAM suffered a double blow after goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini fractured his wrists and injured his pelvis in a serious road accident and striker Roman Pavlyuchenko announced he wants to quit the club. Cudicini, 36, was admitted to hospital after his BMW superbike collided with a Ford Fiesta on Forest Road, Walthamstow, east London, at 10.30am yesterday.

Green Wants More From High-Flying Rasen ; Belgrave V Market Rasen & Louth

DEMANDING coach Simon Green says high-flying Market Rasen & Louth are "still not where they want to be" ahead of tomorrow's Midlands Two East (North) game at Belgrave. Rasen have adapted to life in the higher tier beautifully since winning promotion last season, losing just once in the league.

Fish and Tips ; Clark Successful Again in Haverholme Open

HAVERHOLME MIDWEEK OPEN THE heavy rainfall from last week was blamed for the poor fishing for the 11 anglers who competed in the Haverholme midweek open, with the lake rising by over an inch at the weekend. All of the fancied pegs failed to catch on the track side of the lake and the earlier pegs seemed to be the place to be.

Fergie's Ref Rant Earns Him a Two-Match Ban ; Football

MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will serve a touchline ban for his side's matches at home to Everton and away at Portsmouth after being punished for his comments about referee Alan Wiley. The Scot's punishment - which also includes a further two-match ban suspended until the end of the 2010/11 season and a Pounds 20,000 fine - was imposed after he claimed the official was "just wasn't fit enough" to take charge of United's 2-2 draw with Sunderland last month.

Jonny Vows to Battle On

Rugby Union JONNY WILKINSON promised to continue to put his injury-prone body on the line for England after making a remarkable 20 tackles in last weekend's defeat to Australia. At times it seemed as if Wilkinson was trying to plug the dam all on his own as the Wallabies launched wave after wave of attacks in the second half.

Robinho Could Be in Line for Brazil Call-Up ; Injury-Hit Star May Face England As Dunga Keeps Options Open

ROBINHO could play for Brazil in tomorrow's friendly with England after all. The Manchester City striker has not played since injuring his ankle on international duty in September, but flew to Abu Dhabi for the start of the Blues' warm-weather training camp earlier this week.

Lincoln Set for Derby Encounter ; Grimsby V Lincoln

GRAHAM STICKLER enters his first Grimsby v Lincoln derby tomorrow with his players telling him to expect an intense battle. The Red & Greens are in buoyant mood having pushed Midlands Two East (North) leaders Coalville all the way last week, eventually losing 34-25.

County Train Station Wins Oldie Award

A COUNTY railway station is the first winner of a prestigious award from a national magazine. Market Rasen Station, which has earned countywide fame since being taken over by the Station Adoption Group, has now received national recognition from The Oldie magazine for Best Train Station.

Which Shops Get Your Vote for a Makeover? ; Big Launches Project to Tackle the Blight of Empty Buildings

ECHO readers are being asked to nominate vacant Lincoln shops that are in need of a makeover. Lincoln's Business Improvement Group (BIG) is launching a scheme to tackle the blight of derelict buildings in the city.

Salon Staff Don Pyjamas ; in Brief

HAIRDRESSERS at two city salons will be working in their pyjamas to raise cash for Children In Need. Staff from both Stringers shops in High Street, Lincoln, will take part in the event on Saturday, November 21.

Panto Rehearsals Begin ; in Brief

REHEARSALS are under way for the Cranwell Amateur Dramatic Society's panto. The group is set to stage a production of Cinderella, specially adapted by Mark Scales, a former member of CATS.

All Nurses Will Need a Degree

ALL nurses in Lincolnshire will need to be educated to degree level from 2013, the Government has announced. Currently nurses receive a diploma after two or three years of training, but will now have to complete three or four years to obtain a degree.

Man Found 'Covered in Blood'

A MAN was found "covered in blood" at his home after he was allegedly stabbed 11 times by a love rival, a jury was told. Phillip Richmond described how he discovered Anthony Dawidowksi, 53, kneeling in the hallway of his bungalow in Saxon Street, off Rasen Lane.

Marine Law Welcomed

WILDLIFE experts in Lincolnshire have welcomed a new law that will result in the creation of a footpath running the length of the county's coast. The Marine and Coastal Access Bill has received Royal Assent and will now become an act and law.

Violent Armed Robber On Run

A VIOLENT armed robber has absconded from a Lincolnshire prison and is now on the run. Andrew Philip Deen, 43, had been serving a life sentence for armed robbery but also has previous convictions for rape and can be extremely violent.

Band Falls Silent After Castle Licence Mix-Up ; Cadets Banned From Playing in Grounds On Remembrance Sunday

CADETS had to parade out of Lincoln Castle in silence on Remembrance Sunday after their brass band were told they could be prosecuted if they struck up. Primed and ready for action, the Lincolnshire Army Cadets Forces' band was minutes away from playing in the grounds of Lincoln Castle when an official rushed up to their leader with the news.

Supermarket's Plan to Expand Gets All-Clear ; Council Bosses Approve Proposal That Would Create Up to 150 Jobs

PLANS to create up to 150 jobs by expanding a city supermarket have been approved by council bosses. Blueprints for the Sainsbury's store in Tritton Road will see it double in size.