Lumley steps back from war
Joanna Lumley stepped down from launching an all-out war on Gordon Brown after what she perceived as yet another snub to the Gurkhas. Five Gurkha heroes had their applications for British residence rejected just 24 hours after Prime Minister Mr Brown promised her they would win citizenship. The fuming telly star met with immigration minister Phil Woolas, but said she is now "reassured" again after being told the rejection letters were based on old guidelines which prevented all Gurkhas who resigned before 1997 settling in Britain. 7th May 2009

Drog attacks ref in tunnel
Didier Drogba faces a huge UEFA ban after a vicious tunnel attack on Chelsea’s Euro referee 6th May 2009. The crazed Blues striker hurled an F-word tirade at Tom Henning Ovrebo as Barcelona hit a 93rd-minute goal to reach the Champions League final. Millions of stunned TV viewers saw Drogba square up to the ref on the pitch after he had rejected four penalty appeals. Mad Drog screamed obscenities at the TV cameras, forcing Sky to issue a rushed apology. Then the Ivory Coast star stormed down the tunnel and hurled abuse at Ovrebo.

BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend was the first major British music festival of the year and attracted big UK and worldwide artists. The Big Weekend took place at Lydiard Park, Swindon on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May. With live music across four stages, music and activities from the two-day event was blessed with glorious weather to make the 40,000 people who visited extremely happy. Artists which attended included: Snow Patrol, Lily Allen, Dizzee Rascal, The Saturdays, The Prodigy, Kasabian, Fraz Ferdinand, Akon, Scouting for Girls, Alesha Dixon and many more..

Manchester United lift title 18th time
Manchester United sealed a third successive Premier League title by getting the point they needed against Arsenal. Nothing could overshadow United's achievement - or the joy of players, fans and management - as the presentations were made after the final whistle with club captain Gary Neville lifting the Barclays Premier League trophy. United's squad were introduced individually as the presentations began, but the biggest ovation of all was reserved for Ferguson, whose hunger, drive and desire have again been the inspiration for this triumph. 16th May 2009