The celebrities turned out for the 20th Soccer Six tournament to raise money and awareness for the Samaritans.

Begun in 1995, Soccer Six has attracted stars including Jude Law, Robbie Williams, Mark Owen, Cat Deeley, Ant and Dec, Westlife, Rod Stewart, and a team from Radio 1 over the years.

On one famous occasion spectators witnessed a showdown between rival bands Oasis and Blur - who were also battling it out in the charts at the time.

Since Soccer Six first kicked off at Mile End stadium 12 years ago, competitions have been played at major football grounds around the country, including Anfield, St James Park, Stamford Bridge, Goodison Park, Villa Park and the Madjeski stadium.

Pete interested in Scientology? - May 15 2007
Pete Doherty has reportedly bought four Scientology books - after saying he was "intrigued" by the religion.

It seems the Babyshambles frontman has told pals that he wanted to find out more about the controversial belief system.

A source told the Daily Star: "Pete is looking into a lot of different beliefs right now.

"As well as reading about Buddhism, he ordered four books about Scientology on the internet. But Kate told him she thinks he is being daft and that he should leave it alone.

"A group of Scientologists approached her a few years ago, but she didn’t want to know."

Devout followers of Scientology include Tom Cruise and John Travolta.

If reports are to be believed, it preaches a wealth of strange rituals - including silent births and auditing, a curious therapy process that apparently rehabilitates the human spirit - and devotees believe in the existence of aliens.

Pete Doherty is arrested over drugs - May 7 2007
Troubled singer Pete Doherty has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a class A drug.

The musician was stopped in a car by officers in central London on Saturday night and held at a police station before being bailed.

Doherty, 28, has appeared in court on a number of drug offences over the past six months and was praised in April by a judge for "more than co-operating" in his struggle to beat his addiction to hard substances.

The comments were made by District Judge Jane McIvor when the Babyshambles frontman appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court in east London for a review of a drug treatment order.

The singer told the court: "The people I’m closest to have had enough. They’ve said it’s drugs or them."

A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "About 10pm on (Saturday) police stopped a vehicle in Kensington High Street.

"The 28-year-old male driver was arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A drug.

"He was taken to a West London police station and subsequently bailed to return on a date in June."

Court praises Pete over drugs order - April 18 2007
Pete Doherty is "more than co-operating" in his struggle to beat his addiction to drugs, a judge said today.

Appearing at Thames Magistrates’ Court for a review of a drug treatment order, Pete said: "I’m quite keen to show a negative test as soon as possible really."

Although he arrived 30 minutes late, District Judge Jane McIvor told the Babyshambles frontman: "There’s no obligation for you to turn up to the reviews. The fact you’ve turned up shows co-operation - more than co-operation - and there is no risk of you breaching this order."

Pete arrived at the court, where more than 30 journalists and photographers awaited, wearing a black suit and his black fedora hat, smoking a cigarette.

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