Several People Injured In House Explosion
Fire people have been taken to hospital following a gas explosion at a house in Nottinghamshire.
Philpott Deaths: Mairead To Appeal Sentence
Mairead Philpott - who was jailed for killing her six children in a house fire - is planning to appeal her 17-year sentence.
British Skier Dies In French Alps Fall
A British skier has died while tackling a famous off-piste glacier in the French Alps, local police have said.
Caernarfon: Plane Crash Leaves One Dead
A man has died and two others - including a child - are fighting for their lives after a light aircraft flipped on a runway in Nor…
Morecambe And Wise Honoured With Blue Plaque
Comedy double act Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise have been immortalised at the television studios where some of their most popular …
Terror Suspects Die After Kenyan Shootout
A pair of terror suspects have been shot dead by police in Kenya after attempting to use a baby as a human shield.
Daft Punk: One More Time's Romanthony Dies
Dance music producer and singer Romanthony, who sang on one of Daft Punk's biggest hits, has reportedly died.
Wayne Rooney Misses Match For Son's Birth
Wayne Rooney will miss Sir Alex Ferguson's final match in charge of Manchester United because his wife is expecting their second c…
France Killings: Briton Held Over Kids' Deaths
A divorced British man is being questioned by police in France on suspicion of slitting the throats of his two children.
MPs Are In Line For £20,000 Pay Rise
MPs are in line for a pay rise of up to £20,000 in a move that could spark public fury.
Coronation Street Cleans Up At Soap Awards
Coronation Street dominated the British Soap Awards, scooping eight of 16 awards including Best Soap, while EastEnders picked up j…
Pakistani Politician Zara Hussain Is Killed
Former cricket star Imran Khan has blamed a UK-based political rival and the British government after a female party colleague was…
Jessica Ennis Marries In Derbyshire Ceremony
Olympic champion Jessica Ennis has married her long-term partner at a church in Derbyshire's Peak District.
Powerball: Winning Ticket For Record Jackpot
A single ticket holder has won the biggest Powerball lottery jackpot in history, scooping an estimated $590.5m (£389m).
Hove Murder Probe After Man Is Shot Dead
Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man who was shot dead in Hove.
Howe Says Cameron Is Losing Control Of Party
David Cameron is facing calls to deal with damaging rifts with Tory activists over Europe and gay marriage.
Google Faces Fresh Claims On Tax Avoidance
A former Google executive has accused the company of cheating the taxpayer out of hundreds of millions of pounds.
Student Hostage Shot Dead By Police Officer
A New York college student has been shot dead by a police officer who was responding to reports of an intruder at her home.
Terminator Star Edward Furlong Arrested
Terminator 2 star Edward Furlong has been arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend.
Beatles Guitar Sells At Auction For £269,000
A guitar played by Beatles pair John Lennon and George Harrison has been sold for $408,000 (£269,000) at a New York auction.
Car Drives Into Crowd At Virginia Parade, 60 Hurt
Up to 60 people were injured when a car drove into a parade in a small Virginia mountain town.
Eurovision: Denmark's Emmelie De Forest Wins
Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune Only Teardrops…
David Beckham's Tearful Farewell In Paris
A tearful David Beckham has received a standing ovation after playing what is almost certainly his final game as a professional fo…
Sir Mervyn King Criticises Help To Buy Scheme
The outgoing governor of the Bank of England has issued a warning over George Osborne's plan to boost the housing market.
UKIP Scores Record Poll High Of 19%
Support for the UK Independence Party has reached a record 19% according to the latest opinion poll.
Plane Makes Landing With Undercarriage Ablaze
The landing gear of a Boeing 737 operated by UTair has burst into flames shortly before landing at Vnukovo airport near Moscow.
Moon Rocked By Biggest Meteorite Explosion
A meteorite has slammed into the surface of the Moon, creating a flash of light so bright it could be seen without a telescope.
US Lottery: $600m Powerball Numbers Drawn
The winning numbers in a $600m (£390m) US lottery draw have been drawn
Briton Drowns In Rough Seas Off Italian Coast
A British tourist has drowned in front of his wife while swimming in rough seas on a holiday in Italy.
Roberto Mancini Thanks Fans With Full-Page Ad
Sacked Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has taken out a newspaper advert to say goodbye to the club's fans.