Shannon accused 'felt threatened'
The man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews told police he was threatened into keeping her by her mother, a court hears.
Pair jailed for 'callous' murder
Two teenagers who kicked and punched a man to death outside a social club in Bolton are given life sentences.
Asbo bans man, 52, from churches
A man is banned from churches across England and Wales after intimidating parishioners and stealing in Surrey.
'Ugly' author a 'liar and thief'
The mother of barrister who wrote a book detailing childhood abuse brands her daughter a "wicked thief and a liar".
'Clear evidence' of Baby P errors
There is "clear evidence" mistakes were made "singly and collectively"over Baby P, says Children's Minister Ed Balls.
Rhys accused refuses to testify
A boy who gave an alibi for the teenager accused of murdering schoolboy Rhys Jones refuses to give evidence at Liverpool Crown Court.
Escape prompts mother's jail call
A man accused of murder who escaped from a hospital should have been in jail, his alleged victim's mother says.
War veteran meets 'dead' comrade - 67 years later
A World War II veteran makes an emotional reunion with a former comrade he thought was killed 67 years ago.
It's a fibbing competition - so politicians are disqualified
Contestants descend on the Lake District in the hope of being crowned the Biggest Liar in the World in an annual fibbing competition.
India's cricketers beat England in fading light
India take a 3-0 lead in the one-day series with a 16-run Duckworth-Lewis win over a much-improved England side in Kanpur.
Arsenal not brave enough - Gallas
Arsenal captain William Gallas admits his side must toughen up if they are to challenge for the Premier League title.
Sheridan to miss Springbok Test
England prop Andrew Sheridan is ruled out of Saturday's Test against South Africa because of a neck injury.
Beams in Berlin
Jubilant England fans celebrate a fifth straight win
Hoodwinked
Two criminals who fooled the British judicial system
Treasure galore
Images of artefacts unearthed by metal detectors
3B or not 3B
The festival where pencils and plasticine rule
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Airline seats slashed by 236,000
Passenger capacity on flights out of Southampton and Bournemouth airports is slashed by 236,000 seats in the last year.
Jobs under threat at Oxfam office
Up to 45 jobs are under threat at a Oxfam's headquarters in Oxford, the charity says.
Fingerprints on Vicky's body bag
Fingerprints of the man accused of killing Vicky Hamilton are found on a bag containing part of her body.
Dog 'sniffs out' owner's cancer
A man from north Oxfordshire credits his pet Rottweiler with sniffing out his skin cancer.
County rejects fluoride in water
Plans to add fluoride to tap water in Southampton are rejected by Hampshire councillors, despite city councillors approving the move.
Toddler's bone marrow transplant
A toddler with leukaemia who was given just months to live has her vital bone marrow transplant.
House sealed off after death
A man is arrested on suspicion of murder following an incident at a house in Lincolnshire.
Seven arrested in gym drugs raid
Seven people are arrested in a police raid at a gym in Cheshunt, including five over suspected drugs offences.
Clearance sales for pottery firm
Administrators who have taken over a pottery firm hold clearance sale at 16 sites around the UK.
Pirated audiobook seller jailed
A Derby man who made and sold pirated copies of audiobooks at a cost of more than £1m to the publishing industry is jailed.
Penthouse sale nets £1m record
A penthouse has become the most expensive flat in Birmingham after selling for £1m, say developers.
Seven wards hit by sickness bug
Non-essential visitors are being asked to stay away from a hospital in Coventry after seven wards were hit by outbreak of the winter vomiting disease.
Player 'should back speed plans'
The parents of two boys killed by a footballer in a drink-drive crash say he should support a new road safety campaign.
Hospital to bury unclaimed organs
Parents of children whose organs were removed at Liverpool's Alder Hey hospital have until May to reclaim their body parts.
Two children shot with 'BB' gun
Two children are shot with a "BB" style gun, prompting a police plea to parents.
Detectives hunt bus sex attacker
Detectives hunt a man who sexually abused a 15-year-old boy on the back seat of a bus in Bolton.
Mother's plea to missing daughter
The mother of a woman who has gone missing with her five girls says her daughter faced losing the children for a second time.
Inquiry into police BNP 'member'
Merseyside Police is continuing to investigate whether one of its officers has any links to the British National Party (BNP).
Drivers face crossing toll rise
Drivers will have to pay 50% more to cross the River Tamar from Cornwall into Devon if councillors approve plans to raise the toll price.
Petition over planned bus scheme
A petition signed by nearly 3,000 people over a new bus scheme, is to be presented to Bath councillors.
Racist note sent to football boss
A letter to Chippenham Town FC's black manager containing racist comments is handed to the police.
Boy, 10, arrested after gun fired
A 10-year-old boy is arrested after an alleged firearms incident at a school in Gloucestershire.
Body found in bushes in town
The discovery of a body in bushes in a north Devon town is investigated by police.
Rifles get freedom of the county
The freedom of the county is awarded to the First Battalion, The Rifles.
