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Funeral for 'outstanding' soldier

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:42:41 +0100

A 19-year-old soldier who died along with five of his comrades when their armoured vehicle was blown up in Afghanistan has been described "as an outstanding young individual" at his funeral.

UK basks in hottest day of the year

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:42:33 +0100

Sun worshippers have flocked to beaches and parks as they enjoyed the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching almost 28C (82.4F).

Elephants 'salute' Olympic torch

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:42:12 +0100

The Olympic torch has been "saluted" by two flag-waving elephants at a safari park after the flame was transported aboard a train for the first time.

14-year-old charged after boy death

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:42:03 +0100

A 14-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with assault after another boy collapsed during an altercation and later died.

Hospital inquiry into rabies case

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:41:56 +0100

An investigation has been launched into how a woman suffering from rabies was reportedly turned away from a hospital emergency department.

Hunt defended over BSkyB letter

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:41:41 +0100

Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has come under renewed pressure following the publication by the Leveson Inquiry of a memo in which he made private representations to the Prime Minister supporting News Corporation's bid to take over BSkyB.

Libya visit in Wpc murder inquiry

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:41:29 +0100

A Metropolitan Police team is to fly to Libya to continue the investigation into the murder of Wpc Yvonne Fletcher, the Prime Minister has announced.

Recession is deeper than feared

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:41:17 +0100

Britain's double-dip recession is deeper than previously thought after revised estimates showed a sharper decline in the economy in the first three months of 2012.

Huhne partner vows to fight on

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:18:19 +0100

MP Chris Huhne's partner Carina Trimingham has vowed to fight on in her High Court privacy and harassment action.

Shopkeeper loses wife murder appeal

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:47:18 +0100

A shopkeeper found guilty of bludgeoning his postmistress wife to death has lost a Court of Appeal challenge against his murder conviction.

Calcium-heart attack link found

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:43:44 +0100

Calcium supplements, taken by millions of elderly people and post-menopausal women to prevent bone thinning, may double the risk of having a heart attack, a study has found.

Police corruption definition urged

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:32:31 +0100

A clearer definition of what constitutes police corruption is needed to improve public confidence, a report by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has found.

School clash boy dies in hospital

Wed, 23 May 2012 17:31:14 +0100

A 14-year-old schoolboy who collapsed during an altercation with another boy has died in hospital, police said.

Boy accidentally hanged himself

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:49:56 +0100

A toddler died after accidentally hanging himself with a window blind cord as he tried to see his friend out of a window, an inquest has heard.

Euro: Enough is enough says Cameron

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:56:25 +0100

David Cameron has called for a "lasting solution" to the eurozone crisis after enduring 18 EU summits on the subject since he became Prime Minister.

HP issues British job cuts warning

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:32:57 +0100

Hewlett Packard has warned of cuts in its UK operation in a global purge that will see it axe 27,000 workers.

Killer goalie offered club trial

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:43:02 +0100

A goalkeeper jailed for killing two young boys in a car crash while drink-driving has been offered the chance to restart his career after he is released from prison.

Man charged in crane driver murder

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:57:27 +0100

A 25-year-old man arrested in Italy has been charged with murdering a crane driver whose body was found in his burnt-out car in Britain.

Met detective held in bribery probe

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:46:08 +0100

A Scotland Yard anti-corruption detective and three ex-officers with the force are being investigated in connection with a suspected bribery scam.

Clegg: Greek euro exit damaging

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:56:18 +0100

A Greek withdrawal from the euro would cause "unpredictable, irrevocable damage" to the single currency that "no rational person" should advocate, Nick Clegg is expected to warn.