Father held after stab death of boy

2009-11-24T21:49:11

A father of two suspected of stabbing his three-year-old son to death before turning the knife on himself has been arrested in hospital.

Inquiry told of regime change talks

2009-11-24T21:49:11

British officials secretly discussed the prospects for regime change in Iraq in late 2001 - more than a year before the invasion - the official inquiry into the war has been told.

Missing killer: Straw 'should quit'

2009-11-24T21:49:11

The brother of a man murdered by fugitive former royal aide Jane Andrews has said Jack Straw should consider resigning after she fled an open prison.

Nuclear power station shut by blaze

2009-11-24T21:49:11

A nuclear power station has been shut down following a fire.

More rain threatens Cumbrian bridge

2009-11-24T21:49:11

Fears that a vital bridge in Cumbria may collapse are mounting after yet more heavy rain battered the flood-stricken county.

Emotional tribute to army bomb hero

2009-11-24T21:49:11

The widow of a bomb disposal expert killed in Afghanistan has called on the country to show more support for troops as she paid a powerful tribute to her "warrior" husband at his funeral.

Motorway body blaze murderer jailed

2009-11-24T21:49:11

A man who killed his girlfriend and set her dismembered body on fire at a motorway lorry stop has been jailed for 20 years.

Royals meet stars at Bones premiere

2009-11-24T21:49:11

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have attended a wet and windswept Royal Film Performance of The Lovely Bones.

Katie Price reveals split from Alex

2009-11-24T21:49:11

Katie Price revealed she had split up with boyfriend Alex Reid after telling how her I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here! experience reminded her of Peter Andre.

Faryl performance sparks court case

2009-11-24T21:49:11

High street store HMV is being prosecuted for allowing Britain's Got Talent finalist Faryl Smith to sing during an album signing at one of their stores.

Subo album set for a sales record

2009-11-24T21:30:23

Unlikely singing sensation Susan Boyle has joined the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay and Leona Lewis with one of the fastest-selling albums of the decade, figures have shown.

Fears for bridge after rain returns

2009-11-24T21:10:51

Heavy rain has returned to flood-ravaged Cumbria as fears grew over the future of a key bridge.

Police 'made arrests to gather DNA'

2009-11-24T19:25:08

Police officers are arresting people just to get them on the national DNA database, it has been claimed.

£61.6bn emergency funds for banks

2009-11-24T16:41:47

Emergency loans to Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and HBOS peaked at £61.6 billion at the height of the financial crisis, the Bank of England has said.

Police criticised over terror raids

2009-11-24T15:21:06

Police have been criticised for failing to consult properly with prosecutors over anti-terror raids which resulted in a dozen arrests but no criminal charges.

Call for action on climate change

2009-11-24T12:32:37

Three of the UK's leading scientific research bodies united to warn of the need for action to cut carbon emissions, as they said evidence for "dangerous, long-term and potentially irreversible climate change" was growing.

Baby P man in rape conviction bid

2009-11-24T12:09:31

One of the trio jailed over the death of Baby Peter is challenging his conviction for the rape of a two-year-old girl at the Court of Appeal.

Ofsted 'feeding child safety fears'

2009-11-24T10:51:34

Ofsted is facing accusations that it is too concerned with protecting its own reputation and has lost public confidence.

International Emmy win for Walters

2009-11-24T10:51:34

Veteran actress Julie Walters and up-and-coming star Ben Whishaw took the top acting honours as British talent dominated the International Emmys awards.

Tories unveil recycling reward plan

2009-11-24T08:34:41

Householders who recycle could earn £130 a year in shopping vouchers under plans to be unveiled by shadow chancellor George Osborne.

Katie Price in split from boyfriend

2009-11-24T07:57:55

Katie Price revealed she had split up with boyfriend Alex Reid after telling how her I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here! experience reminded her of Peter Andre.

MPs 'should control Parliament'

2009-11-24T06:29:56

MPs must be put back in charge of the House of Commons to restore the public's faith in Parliament in the aftermath of the expenses scandal, a major cross-party committee has urged.

Nurses fear 'fiddling' over figures

2009-11-24T06:29:56

Four out of 10 nurses believe their colleagues are fiddling figures to meet Government waiting times targets, a poll suggests.

Price and cage fighter Alex split

2009-11-24T04:30:33

Katie Price revealed that she has split up with boyfriend Alex Reid after telling how her I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here! experience reminded her of Peter Andre.

Policeman jailed for fiancee murder

2009-11-24T02:51:10

A policeman who bludgeoned to death his police constable fiancee just hours before they were due to fly to St Lucia for their wedding has been jailed for life.

Expenses files sent to prosecutors

2009-11-24T02:51:10

Scotland Yard detectives have referred four cases of potential fraud by parliamentarians to prosecutors.

De Menezes compensation deal agreed

2009-11-24T00:34:24

The family of Jean Charles de Menezes have agreed a compensation deal with the Metropolitan Police.

Katie Price quits I'm A Celebrity

2009-11-24T00:34:24

I'm A Celebrity ... star Katie Price told how she had decided to quit the jungle after proving to the public she was "genuine".

Family plea after mutilation murder

2009-11-24T00:34:24

The family of a young mother left mutilated and dying in the street have spoken of how they are living in a "nightmare".

UK must be at heart of Europe - PM

2009-11-24T00:07:46

Britain must put itself at the heart of Europe to protect jobs and support economic growth, Gordon Brown has insisted.

Help for bank staff facing the axe

2009-11-23T19:05:00

A special taskforce has been set up to help hundreds of finance workers hit by a pre-Christmas jobs blow.

Deal ends strike by refuse workers

2009-11-23T19:05:00

A long-running strike by hundreds of council refuse collectors has ended after a deal to resolve a row over pay.

Glastonbury anniversary gig for U2

2009-11-23T16:49:46

Irish rock giants U2 have been confirmed as the headline act for Glastonbury's 40th anniversary, founder Michael Eavis said.

Roache wife's death natural causes

2009-11-23T16:31:44

The wife of Coronation Street star Bill Roache died of natural causes as a result of a heart condition, a coroner's office said.

We're up for anything, say Jedward

2009-11-23T15:08:48

Tuneless twins John and Edward Grimes said they are "up for any challenge" now their X Factor dream has ended.

Iraq war files show US-UK tensions

2009-11-23T13:50:00

Leaked documents have revealed the extent of tensions between UK military commanders in Iraq and their US allies.

Parents 'blinkered' over exercise

2009-11-23T13:50:00

Seven out of 10 parents think their child takes plenty of exercise, despite only one in 10 doing enough, a poll has found.

Conduct watchdog MP in expenses row

2009-11-23T12:47:13

Another member of the committee that regulates MPs' conduct is facing questions over his expenses.

700 jobs to go at banking centre

2009-11-23T12:47:13

The finance industry has been hit with a pre-Christmas jobs blow with news of more than 700 job losses.

Four due to face terrorism charges

2009-11-23T11:24:25

Four men are due to appear in court charged with terrorism offences following counter-terror raids.

Graphic images to shock knife yobs

2009-11-23T10:21:08

Hundreds of knife-carrying yobs are to be shown graphic images of stab wounds in an effort to discourage them from reoffending.

£149m tanks useless in Afghanistan

2009-11-23T10:21:08

The Ministry of Defence has spent £149 million on an "urgent" upgrade to 900 tanks that are now only being used in training exercises, it has been revealed.

Bid to derail peace process slammed

2009-11-23T10:21:08

The Northern Ireland Assembly is expected to condemn the latest attempts to derail the peace process after a car bomb attack and gun battle involving suspected dissident republicans.

'Jedward' jibe by Tories targets PM

2009-11-23T08:56:32

The Tories have jumped on the Jedward bandwagon, branding Gordon Brown and Alistair Darling "Deadwood".

Brown: China can drive UK recovery

2009-11-23T06:11:27

Gordon Brown is to set out his hope that investment from China can drive the economic recovery in Britain.

Bid to solve NHS sick leave dilemma

2009-11-23T06:11:27

The Government is due to accept a range of recommendations aimed at driving down staff sickness and absence in the NHS.

Man killed in canoe tragedy named

2009-11-23T01:47:59

An experienced canoeist has died after becoming trapped under his boat while riding a flooded river.

Tories 'planning emergency budget'

2009-11-23T01:47:59

The Conservatives would hold an "emergency budget" within 50 days of winning a general election, David Cameron said.