Tiger Woods and wife Elin Nordegren are divorced
Tiger Woods and his wife Elin Nordegren have divorced, the couple have said in a statement posted on the world number one golfer's website. "We are sad that our marriage is over and we wish each other...
View ArticleLincolnshire Police name teenager killed in car plunge
A 16-year-old boy who died after the car he was travelling in plunged into a dyke in Lincolnshire has been named by police. Jack Brennan, from Great Dunmow in...
View ArticleRiot accused faces bomb charges
A 20-year-old man is to appear in court charged in connection with an attack...
View ArticleFriends help create meeting place for Dorset burns boy
Friends of a teenager who was critically injured when he was burnt at a barbecue have helped convert his garage...
View ArticlePony club in race to save Walton on the Hill field
A pony club which was planning to celebrate its 80th birthday next year fears it will be homeless instead. The field occupied by Mid Surrey Pony Club in Ebbisham Lane, Walton on the...
View ArticleSex assault on woman in Northampton town centre
A woman has been sexually assaulted in the centre of Northampton. The incident happened in St Giles Street between 2300 BST on...
View ArticleIMF set to approve Sri Lanka loan payment
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has indicated it will release the next tranche of a multi-billion dollar loan to Sri Lanka. Following a two week mission to the country, the body gave an upbeat...
View ArticleIn pictures: Edinburgh Festival faces
Paul Merton is appearing at the Pleasance in Edinburgh, with his Improv Chums. All photos by Ivon Bartholomew. Clive Anderson presented Radio Four's Loose Ends from the Edinburgh Fringe. Comedians Dan...
View ArticleSecond war memorial plan splits County Durham village
Parish councillors in County Durham have been criticised for plans to spend up to £25,000 on a second war memorial. The village of Evenwood, near Bishop...
View ArticleTeenager guilty over nude cycling
A schoolboy who cycled naked down a country road claiming he was practising for the Tour de France has been placed on the Sex Offenders' Register. Joseph Hendry was seen by an 11-year-old girl as he...
View ArticleTrapped Chile miners receive food and water
Rescue workers in Chile say they have sent the first supplies of water and food to 33...
View ArticleHow the Philippines bus hijack unfolded
Philippine police have stormed a hijacked bus in Manila, ending a day-long siege...
View ArticleSouth Africa's President Zuma on China trade mission
Jacob Zuma is due to hold talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao South African President Jacob Zuma has flown into China for a three-day visit aimed at strengthening business ties. Mr Zuma is expected...
View ArticleMemory loss 'should not be ignored'
People suffering memory problems should not delay seeking medical help, in case they have dementia, a charity says. The Alzheimer's Society...
View ArticleLondon Underground Tube strike dates to be decided
Union bosses are due to meet later to decide the timetable for strikes on the London Underground network. The Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) and Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union...
View ArticleDangerous dogs laws 'inadequate'
Laws on dog ownership must be improved, according to a coalition of animal charities, unions and law enforcement agencies. In a joint statement, the group of 20 organisations said that current...
View ArticleDumfries and Galloway speeding fines reach record low
The number of speeding fines issued in Dumfries and Galloway is at its lowest level since the launch of its safety camera partnership seven years ago. A record...
View ArticleHoliday centre for disabled adults opens
A new centre offering short breaks for adults with learning difficulties and complex needs has...
View ArticleDrinking water before meals helps dieting, says study
Drinking water before meals can help people to lose weight, says a US study. Scientists from Virginia found that slimmers can lose an average of 5lb...
View ArticleCritics condemn bowel cancer drug rejection
Campaigners have condemned a decision to turn down a bowel cancer drug for use on the NHS. The health watchdog...
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