Spurs fight back for amazing draw
Tottenham Hotspur came from 4-1 down to draw 4-4 with Aston Villa in a thrilling Premier League game on 1st October 2007. Manager Martin Jol's job looked in serious jeopardy when they fell 4-1 down but three goals in the last 21 minutes may just have kept him in charge. Cheered on by fans who had earlier celebrated the club's 125th anniversary, the hosts' comeback was completed in injury time when Younes Kaboul produced a fine finish. Despite their heroics, Spurs remain in the drop zone.

XH558 Returns to the skies
The return of Avro Vulcan XH558 to the air on 18th October 2007, in a 34-minute test flight marks the spectacular end of a 10-year effort, and the start of a brand new phase in the life of this amazing aircraft. This huge achievement, unique in the history of aviation, owes everything to a massive team effort. Full details can be found on the Vulcan to the Sky Trust website www.tvoc.co.uk

Raikkonen pips Hamilton to title
Kimi Raikkonen is the new Formula One world champion after Lewis Hamilton's dreams were crushed in Brazil. Hamilton endured a nightmare race at Interlagos, finishing only seventh after running wide on the first lap and then his McLaren suffering mechanical problems. Ferrari star Raikkonen took the chequered flag first and, with the other title contender Fernando Alonso finishing third, the Finn took the title by a single point. He finished on 110 points with Hamilton, who had led the championship since May, on 109. Two-time defending champion Alonso also ended with a tally of 109 points but finished third overall in the championship due to Hamilton's greater number of second-place finishes over course of the year. 21st October 2007

South Africa ended England's reign as world champions
South Africa ended England's reign as world champions as they claimed the Rugby World Cup for the second time. Three Percy Montgomery penalties to one from Jonny Wilkinson saw South Africa, who had hammered England in the group stages (36-0), lead 9-3 at the break in Paris. Final score England 6 South Africa 15, 20th October 2007. England full-back Jason Robinson admitted he felt like crying as he ended his rugby career at the Stade de France.

Spit the Dog
GUESS that’s what you’d call an air of the dog! But Stanley the wire-haired fox terrier looks more RAF than ruff as he goes for a spin in his replica Spitfire. The four-month pup wears a flying hat, goggles and jacket to ride in the “plane” made from an old holdall and skateboard. Owners Phil and Sharon Cook created his outfit for a Hallowe’en party at a dog boutique near their home in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. Sharon, in her 40s, said: “People think we’re barking, but Stanley loves it.” 29th October 2007