News review of the year: What were your biggest stories in June 2008

Want to know which stories got the most hits at Mirror.co.uk in June?

Today we continue our month-by-month guide of the most popular tales - according to what you clicked on.

Here's June's pick in news, sport and celebs; come back on Monday for July. Here's: January , February , March, April and May

June

1. Son turns his dead dad into a teapot

When dad Ian Lownes died 10 years ago aged 75, one of the things his son John missed most was their tradition of putting the world to rights over a nice cuppa - so he had his ashes mixed with clay to make a teapot.

2. Pictures: Royal Ascot Day

Pictures of the glamour, excitement and silly hats at Royal Ascot day - featuring the royals and punters - proved massively popular.

3. Shocking pictures of the Luke McCormick death crash car
Police released shocking pictures of the wreckage after drink-drive Plymouth Argyle goalie Luke McCormick smashed into the Peak family car killing two young boys.

4. Eastenders star Brooke Kinsella's kid brother stabbed to death

Ben Kinsella became the 17th teenager to be stabbed in London this year and saw the launch of our campaign Stop Knives, Save Lives.

5. Pictures: Lewis Hamilton's dad crashes Porsche yards from home

His son ended up being this year's Formula One World Champion but despite Lewis Hamilton putting his success down to his dad it seemed Anthony Hamilton has a thing or two to learn about handling corners after he careered a £330,000 Porsche into a hedge.

SPORT

The top stories that dominated the back pages in June, 2008.

Liverpool will have funds to bid for David Villa and David Silva
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks vowed to make money available for manager Rafa Benitez to bring in new players during the summer transfer window back in June.

Arsenal to make £10million bid for Andrei Arshavin
Arsene Wegner bid £10million for Russia's Euro 2008 star Andrei Arshavin back in June.

Manchester United's desperate battle to keep Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United's senior players urged Cristano Ronaldo to stay at Old Trafford in June among speculation of his departure to Real Madrid.

Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't want to face Sir Alex Ferguson
Cristano Ronaldo hoped his dream move to Real Madrid would go through before he had to report back for pre-season training at Manchester United's Carrington training ground and face Sir Alex Ferguson back in June.

Ferguson attacks Scolari over role in Ronaldo transfer
Sir Alex Ferguson was furious in June after Luiz Felipe Scolari spoke with Manchester United's Cristano Ronaldo to tell him that he would regret passing-up a chance to move to the Bernabeu.

CELEBS

1. Big Brother Spy: BB news, gossip and opinion

Not surprisingly, Big Brother was the biggest story of the month and our dedicated section of news, gossip and opinion was your top choice in June 2008.

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2. Joss Stone's company in red after her £2.2m salary

Singer Joss Stone paid herself £2.2million in one year, which left her company, Joss Ltd, in the red to the tune of £412,295.

3. Duffy in tears after Sex Pistol John Lydon's foul-mouthed abuse

Sex Pistol John Lydon reduces soulstress Duffy to tears with a foul-mouthed tirade - all because she tried to hug him.

4. Madonna lines-up McCartney's divorce lawyer Fiona Shackleton

Queen of pop Madonna lines up Paul McCartney's divorce lawyer, Fiona Shackleton, as her legal representation following the break-down of her seven-year marriage to Guy Ritchie.

5. Pictures: Wayne Rooney and Coleen finally get married in Italy

Man Utd footballer Wayne Rooney and his girlfriend Coleen McLoughlin finally tie the knot in Portafino, Italy - check out the pictures.