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Clockwise: Sam Usher, Olly Smith, David Bloomer, Oliver Young and Luke Porter British yachtsmen freed by Iran
Families speak of their relief as five British yachtsmen held for a week by Iran's Revolutionary Guard are released.
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Aston Villa's Stewart Downing heads a debut goal against Portsmouth Portsmouth 2-4 Aston Villa
Stewart Downing scores on his first start for Aston Villa as they secure a deserved victory over Portsmouth in the Carling Cup quarter-final.
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Kieron Cooney is aiming to give the bagpipes a new, contemporary sound
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