Asidelines

FAME (of a sort) for our very own Herol 'Bomber' Graham, the boxer who got a namecheck in the Commons Treasury select committee this week.

Sir Callum McCarthy, beleaguered chairman of the Financial Services Agency, stonewalled questions over the Northern Rock debacle.

Exasperated Labour MP Sion Simon compared him to Bomber, saying that he wasn't noted for his strong punches but was "famous for avoiding them".

What next, a knighthood for Bomber?

Sheffield shop's a diamond geezer NO wonder the Cavendish Centre is calling its 80 a head knees-up at Baldwin's Omega this Saturday the Diamond Ball.

The top item to be bid for at the auction is a 7,000 diamond tennis bracelet, donated by local firm UK Bullion, at a knockdown price.

The ball celebrates the charity's 15th birthday and its 10th year at its Wilkinson Street HQ. It offers support for people with cancer, their carers and their families.

Fundraiser Annie Sutherland says: "We pick up where the NHS leaves off."

The entertainment comes from former Dinnington star Kid Creole who has been through several changes of Coconuts (they've got pretty desiccated) but will include original Bongo Eddie.

Peaches at club

STAR spotters please note. The luscious Peaches Geldof is promising to be at Sheffield's Plug tonight. Check out the second room.