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Olympic diver jailed over sex abuse

A former Olympic diving star has been jailed for nine years after he sexually abused schoolgirls as young as six. Read

Fatal blast 'caused by gas leak'

An explosion which destroyed three houses and killed a man was probably not started deliberately, police have said. Read

Body found in make-up artist search

The family of a missing award-winning TV make-up artist have been informed that a body has been discovered in woodland, police said. Read

PM defiant despite economic concern

Gordon Brown has insisted he was the right person to guide Britain through difficult economic times, as he continued his effort to reassert his authority in the wake of the worst weeks of his premiership. Read

CD helps baby starling to safety

A baby bird trapped in a wall space was rescued with the help of a CD of birdsong, the RSPCA has said. Read

Yobs blamed for Cup fans' rampage

A small minority of yobs were to blame for the violence that marred the Uefa Cup final in Manchester, police and council chiefs said. Read

Man remanded over Jimmy murder

A 19-year-old man has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of 16-year-old schoolboy Jimmy Mizen. Read

I won't resign over book - Cherie

Cherie Blair has responded to criticism from Dr David Kelly's family by saying it would have been "impossible" to write her memoirs without including information about the Government adviser's death. Read

Brown 'right man', despite mistakes

Gordon Brown has insisted he is still the right man to lead Britain through tough economic times - despite admitting "mistakes" over the 10p tax rate abolition. Read

Two jailed for radio robbery murder

Two drug addict brothers have been jailed for life for killing a hard-working father who tried to stop them stealing his £5 van radio. Read

Flexible working set to be extended

The Government has announced plans to give an extra 4.5 million parents the right to request flexible working, saying it will be a big boost for busy parents. Read

PM's vow on 'long-term decisions'

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said he is determined to continue taking decisions in the long-term interests of the country, even if they prove unpopular in the short term. Read

Inquiry after Cup Final rampage

An inquiry is under way after football fans went on the rampage, marring the Uefa Cup Final. Read

Raids net armed robbery suspects

More than 150 police officers have carried out a series of dawn raids in connection with a string of armed robberies. Read

Girl crime up 25% in three years

The number of crimes committed by girls has risen by a quarter in three years, according to new figures. Read

Quake tourists 'safe and well'

Nineteen British holidaymakers missing after being caught up in the Chinese earthquake have been found safe and well, the British ambassador to China has said. Read