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Dizaei trial witness in rape probe
The central witness and victim in the trial of former Scotland Yard commander Ali Dizaei is under investigation for rape. Waad al-Baghdadi, 25, was arrested last year by detectives probing an alleged...
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BBC wins battle over climate show
The BBC has fought off a High Court challenge to a broadcast of a documentary about climate change sceptics. Lord Monckton had applied to Mr Justice Tugendhat for an injunction stopping the programme...
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Blaze accused mother 'wanted drama'
A mother accused of killing two of her children in a house fire allegedly started the blaze because she wanted to create a "drama" after she found out her partner was cheating on her, a court has been...
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Harsh winter brings unusual birds
UK gardens are playing host to a wide range of unusual birds, from dippers and little egrets to merlins and even a white tailed eagle, the first results from an annual survey have shown. Initial...
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Jade Goody's widower Tweed charged
Jade Goody's widower Jack Tweed has been charged by police over a scuffle outside a nightclub. The 23-year-old was accused of threatening and abusive behaviour after answering bail at a police station...
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Lords deal ends AV debate deadlock
The threat of a voting reform referendum on May 5 being scuppered by political deadlock in the House of Lords has been eased after Tory and Labour peers struck a deal. But critics warned the battle...
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No rape charge for Dizaei witness
The central witness in the trial of former Scotland Yard commander Ali Dizaei has been told he will not be prosecuted for rape. Waad al-Baghdadi, 25, was arrested last year by detectives investigating...
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Cowen to stand down at election
Irish Taoiseach Brian Cowen will not contest the general election, he has announced. Mr Cowen's political future had been in doubt after he stepped down as leader of the ruling Fianna Fail party just...
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Cameron in call for Egypt elections
The UK is maintaining pressure on Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak to agree "free and fair elections" as protests against his regime continue for a seventh day. Amid beefed-up consular efforts to help...
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Minister 'advised Libya on Megrahi'
Libya was given advice by a British Government minister on how to secure convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi's release, it has been reported. A secret US diplomatic cable obtained by the...
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Boots to sell paternity testing kit
A new kit for testing paternity will go on sale in high street store Boots. The Assuredna test, which is already available in more than 350 independent pharmacies, gives results in one to five days....
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Most GPs 'disagree with reforms'
Six out of 10 doctors disagree with the Government's reforms of the NHS and many do not believe they will improve patient care, according to a poll for the Royal College of General Practitioners. It...
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Cuts delay call amid growth fears
Chancellor George Osborne should consider delaying austerity cuts to support Britain's flagging economy, according to a new report. In its latest forecast, the National Institute of Economic and...
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Home Secretary hails 'crime maps'
A street-by-street guide to crime in England and Wales will help people to find out what is really going on in their area, Home Secretary Theresa May has said. The crime maps, where members of the...
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Most doctors disagree with reforms
More than half of doctors disagree with the Government's controversial reforms of the NHS and many do not believe they will improve patient care, according to a poll. The survey for the Royal College...
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BP bosses set to unveil annual loss
Bosses at BP are expected to unveil the oil giant's first annual loss in nearly two decades on Tuesday following a disastrous year for the blue-chip company. But analysts and investors are hopeful...
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Preston tops national 'crime map'
Glovers Court in Preston and its surrounding area is the most crime-ridden place in England and Wales, according to new figures. More than 150 crimes and incidents of anti-social behaviour were...
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New UK football transfer record
Fernando Torres was confirmed as a Chelsea player on Monday night after a £50million deadline-day swoop on Liverpool which shattered the record for a transfer between two British clubs - as England...
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Silent call firms face new fines
Companies responsible for silent calls face fines of up to £2 million under new rules which have come into force. Ofcom received more than 9,000 complaints about silent calls last year, with more than...
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BP sees £3bn loss after oil spill
BP has suffered its first annual loss in nearly two decades after revealing that the Gulf of Mexico oil spill will cost it more than 40 billion US dollars (£25.2 billion). The British energy giant...
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