What we didn't know back in 2010 was the same gun licensing team had been reviewing Michael Atherton's gun licences.

BBC: Who controlled the use of guns in County Durham?

According to coroner Andrew Tweddle the killing spree at Horden on New Year's Day 2012 by Michael Atherton was "avoidable".

BBC: Who controlled the use of guns in County Durham?

Only Michael Atherton led England in more Tests - but Vaughan's record of 26 Test wins is the highest by any England skipper.

BBC: Ashes hero Vaughan calls it quits

England's Michael Atherton and Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara escaped with a "final warning" after they were involved in a heated confrontation on the field.

BBC: Shoaib Akhtar

Rob Turnbull's ex-wife and daughter were killed by Michael Atherton, who also killed his partner Susan before turning his gun on himself in Horden.

BBC: Horden shooting family in gun control law petition

Trescothick's comings and goings left his former opening partner Michael Atherton to speculate this week that his illness could be provoked specifically by being in India.

BBC: Andrew Flintoff and David Graveney

Lancashire's innings was dominated by England all-rounder Andy Flintoff (70) after they lost John Crawley, Michael Atherton and Indian captain Sourav Ganguly with just 33 on the board.

BBC: Lancs slump against Derbyshire

Cricket The West Indies debacle led Michael Atherton to quit as England captain, but triumph over South Africa turned sour in a loss to Sri Lanka before everything turned to Ashes.

BBC: News | Themes | Sport: Trials and triumph

Tall, stylish and determined, it now seems only a matter of time before Vaughan replaces Michael Atherton - a player he has modelled himself on - as England's regular Test opener.

BBC: New star blooms for England

Michael Atherton and Michael Vaughan provided the necessary discipline and application, forging an unbroken 64-run stand spanning 31 overs to leave England on 78 for two at the close of the second day.

BBC: Caddick lone England star