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The Secret Life of Twins (9.00pm) Part one of two. Chris and Xand van Tulleken investigate the factors that influence the genetics of twins, suggesting that the environment has a pivotal role in modifying the genes. Shooting Stars (10.00pm) Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer present the comedy quiz, accompanied by regular team captains Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson, with guests Noel Fielding, Tony Blackburn and Zoe Salmon. UEFA Champions League Live (7.30pm) Manchester United v VfL Wolfsburg (Kick-off...

Call-Up has Dan Bouncing ; Trampolinist Facing Best in the World

TRAMPOLINIST Daniel Fawcett has bounced his way into the Great Britain squad for the World Age Group Championships in St Petersburg in November. The call-up comes just weeks after the 14-year-old from South Shields became under-15 age group national champion at the Birmingham National Indoor Arena. It is the latest boost to a fledgling trampolining career which started when Fawcett was just nine.

Craigie Pots Top Prize in Junior Tour Opener ; Eight Pages of Grassroots Sport Start with Snooker and Trampolining

A SUPERB run in the first of this season's EASB Premier Junior Tour events saw Walkerville snooker ace Stephen Craigie top his group in the round-robin play-offs before winning the competition outright. The 48-strong entry at the Willie Thorne Snooker Club in Leicester was split into eight groups of six, with only the top two qualifying for the knockout stages.

Leaders Go Nap

WITH four matches played, Gateshead Snooker Centre (15) are in the driving seat in the Newcastle and Gateshead League following a 5- 0 demolition job on Teams SC. Hot on their heels in second, and heading the rest of the field after registering the same winning scoreline over Bentinck SC, are defending champions Labour Club A. Three points adrift in third are Railway Club, Westfield B and Associates (11).

Hay, It's a Great Win for Ace Kim

NORTHUMBERLAND Squash player Kimberley Hay emerged victorious at the North of England Junior Championships. The first silver-rated event of the season was held in Newcastle, where spectators were treated to a stunning display of intense competition.

N-Ice Won David! ; Richardson Skating Way to Medal Glory

A NEWCASTLE-BORN ice skater has taken first place at the first international judging competition of the season in Sheffield. David Richardson, 22, was only one of four men on Britain's performance team.

England Call Is a Super Boost for Ira

BADMINTON prospect Ira Banerjee will be representing England in the Super Series event in Denmark next month. It is a second big boost this season for the student from Newcastle's Dame Allans Girls School, who has been competing since 2006 at county level.

Face of a Winner ; Sports Shorts

A Little Belter! ; Sports Shorts

Rock-Ing Victory! ; Sports Shorts

ROCKCLIFF Rugby Club's Under-16s stormed to a 43-12 victory at Lanchester, scoring seven tries in the process. Leading 24-0 at halftime Rockcliff faced a fightback from Lanchester who scored two tries and a conversion before Rockcliff went on to seal the win.

Pretty in Pink ; Sports Shorts

Bowling Booster ; Sports Shorts

A BOWLS tournament with all proceeds going to Asthma UK took place at The Parks, North Shields. Matches consisted of teams of four players playing several short games against different opponents.

Tom a Long Way Ahead ; Hollingworth Proves Real Driving Force to Clinch European Crown

YORKSHIRE'S Tom Hollingworth slammed all the established stars of Europe to emerge as the Open Division TSG European Long Drive champion for 2009 in his first competition. Close House Golf Club in Newcastle hosted this year's finals for the first time.

Un-Restricted Joy As Renton Takes Three Titles

THE traditional curtain-raiser to the new badminton season produced a triple champion in Sarah Renton. Renton took the women's singles, women's doubles and mixed doubles titles at the annual Northumberland Restricted Tournament at Newcastle's Benfield Centre.

Wasps Are Stung by a Superb Tn ; Basketball Latest

TEAM Northumbria ran out comfortable 93-42 winners against Hull Wasps in the opening round of the EBL Men's National Cup at Coach Lane. The game burst into life for TN as they scored the first 18 points, with Ian Berry and Chris Pearce leading the way.

School's Courts Just Fab

NEWCASTLE Eagles racked up two wins over the weekend - but before they disposed of Chester Jets and the Scottish Rocks the team went back to school. The newly-built Walbottle Technology College christened its new two-court wood sports hall by inviting the Eagles to train before their first game of the new BBL season.

County Sevens Proves a Stroll for the Park!

PERCY Park Under-17s started this season as they finished the last by winning the Northumberland County Rugby Championship - but this time it was the sevens competition. In the tournament at Berwick Rugby Club, they won all their group matches defeating Morpeth (29-7), Tynedale (26-0) and Ponteland (26- 0). In the final they met Tynedale, who fielded their strongest team - but to no avail as Park dominated the game from the start.

Har-D Luck Heddon ; Strugglers Still in Search of First Victory: Pin Point Recruitment Northern Alliance League Premier Division

HEDDON have struggled this term - and are still seeking a first win after losing 3-2 against Harraby Catholic Club. Harraby were given a sixth-minute lead when Jordan Coulthard's cross was headed on by Steve Archibald for Rob Bainbridge to poke the ball home.

Bowman Is Right On Target ; Durham Alliance League

HEBBURN Town Juniors entertained Hartlepool St Francis and ran out comfortable 3-0 winners. James Bowman claimed a superbly-taken hat-trick, one of which involved him in a run from 40 yards, shrugging off three tackles, before rounding the goalkeeper and rolling the ball into an empty net.