Wakefield, Yorkshire And The Humber, England News

Convicted terrorist throws tantrum after coming second in jail egg race
A terrorist convicted for masterminding the failed London 21/7 suicide bombing attack threw a tantrum when he came second in a prison sports day egg and spoon race. Terrorist Manfo Kwaku Asiedu, 37, was competing at the high security Wakefield jail in northwestern England when Rangzieb Ahmed beat him to first place, 34. Ahmed was jailed for masterminding attacks on the British capital, the report said. Infuriated by Ahmed's narrow victory, Asiedu kicked his hard-boiled egg around the exercise yard before stamping on it, according to the newspaper. "He lost by a whisker, but couldn't contain his anger, kicking the egg around the exercise yard in frustration then stamping on it. Both of them were very competitive and really wanted to win," the Courier Mail quoted a source at the prison as telling Sunday Mirror. "These two convicted terrorists are supposed to be serving long sentences, not messing around like kids. It would have been hilarious if it wasn't so sickening," the source added.

Parking row costs couple their marriage
A minor parking dispute outside a couple's home not only cost them their home, but also their marriage. Michael and Elaine Smith's troubles began in June 2008 when they parked a car on land they owned behind their home. Their neighbours, however, said their access was being blocked. A few days later, the couple got a legal letter demanding that they move the car. But they were advised by a solicitor not to do so. Last year they received summons to attend Leeds County Court. The Smiths, who did not have legal representation at the hearing, lost the case and were told to pay legal costs as well as 36,000 pounds in compensation. The couple, who had been married for 36 years and have four children, were in a financial doldrum. They then put up their two-bedroom house in Stanley, Wakefield, on the market. But it didn't sell and they were taken back to court. The possession of the house was then handed to their neighbour's solicitor earlier this month. "Our relationship fell apart. This has destroyed me and my entire family. Before this we had a solid, happy marriage but now we're not living together and barely speak," Daily Express quoted 55-year-old Elaine as saying. Michael said: "The car was parked on our land but they said it was blocking their right of way. I said I would move it when I'd found somewhere else to put it. The next thing, they'd called in a solicitor. It seems surreal that all this has happened over something so trivial."

Rescue attempt soldier's funeral
The funeral will take place of a 23-year-old Wakefield soldier killed trying to rescue a comrade in Afghanistan.

King unstoppable as Warrington put paid to Wakefield's play-off hopes
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Rangers rally past BoSox in 11
ARLINGTON, Texas AP -Nelson Cruz homered on the first pitch thrown by Tim Wakefield in the 11th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 10-9 Friday night to cap their biggest comeback victory this season.

Dave Hadfield: Salford could be the winners of Castleford and Wakefield stadium battle