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'Suspicious' vehicle closes M-way new
Bank holiday travellers faced huge tailbacks on one of the country's busiest motorways as police closed a stretch of the M6 while they investigate a "suspicious vehicle" at a service station.
Turkey aims to curb alcohol sales new
Turkey's parliament has passed a law to ban all advertising of alcohol and tighten restrictions on sales in the mainly Muslim but secular country.
Actress Bynes accused over pot new
Actress Amanda Bynes was charged with reckless endangerment after police say she heaved a marijuana bong out of an apartment window in New York City.
Zoo worker injured in tiger attack new
A zoo worker has been seriously injured in a tiger attack at an animal park, police said.
Foden wants redemption new
Ben Foden has lurched from one disappointment to the next this season - but all that will be forgotten if he can help Northampton defeat arch-rivals Leicester to win their first Aviva Premiership title.
Flood keen to remove 'bitter taste' new
Leicester fly-half Toby Flood is desperate to get rid of the "bitter taste" of back-to-back Aviva Premiership final defeats against Northampton.
Lancaster buoyed by young talent new
Christian Wade will be unleashed by England against the Barbarians on Sunday as part of an exciting back division geared to bring the Twickenham crowd to its feet.
Shakespeare autograph to go on show new
A priceless William Shakespeare signature is to go on display at an exhibition.
Van driver admits hit-run killing new
A van driver has admitted running down and killing a mother of three in a hit-and-run frenzy in which more than a dozen other people were injured.
Baby crocodiles make public debut new
Three tiny baby crocodiles which are only 11 inches long have made their public debut at a zoo.
Government firm on teachers' pay new
The Government has reiterated its threat to slash teachers' wages after the leaders of two unions refused to support the new public sector pay deal.
Family tribute amid soldier probe new
The family of murdered soldier Lee Rigby have paid tribute to him as detectives continued a rapidly developing investigation into his barbaric killing.
Newcastle will fight to keep Coloccini new
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is gearing up for a fight to hold on to skipper Fabricio Coloccini for the second time in five months.
Townsend charged by FA new
Tottenham player Andros Townsend has been charged with allegedly breaching betting regulations by the Football Association.
Stoke reject Nzonzi transfer request new
Stoke have confirmed midfielder Steven Nzonzi's transfer request has been rejected but stress it was not related to the departure of Tony Pulis.
Phelan and Steele leave United new
Manchester United are to part company with coaches Mike Phelan and Eric Steele.
Redknapp: I won't do Big Reunion new
Louise Redknapp has said she doesn't mind if Eternal want to reform without her, but she won't be joining them.
Fresh Prince stars reunite at show new
Will Smith was reunited with two of his Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air co-stars as his eldest son Trey made his DJing debut in London.
Cotillard learns language for film new
Marion Cotillard has revealed she learned Polish for her role in new film The Immigrant.
Johnson works on silver jubilee rap new
Boris Johnson has admitted he wrote a rap on the Queen's silver jubilee.
Radio One's Big Weekend new
Three-day festival underway in Derry
Review: The Hangover Part III
Comedy with big following means blockbuster
Cannes femmes: Shayk and Ambrosio on red carpet
Good guy Zach Galifianakis
Hangover star takes 87-year-old to premiere
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
'Suspicious' vehicle closes M-way new
Bank holiday travellers faced huge tailbacks on one of the country's busiest motorways as police closed a stretch of the M6 while they investigate a "suspicious vehicle" at a service station.
Radio One's Big Weekend kicks off in Derry new
Thousands of eager pop fans are soaking up the sun as Radio One's Big Weekend kicks off in Londonderry.
Motorway closed after suspicious vehicle found new
Bank holiday travellers faced huge tailbacks on one of the country's busiest motorways today as police closed a stretch of the M6 while they investigate a "suspicious vehicle" at a service station.
Latest Sport
Gill expects Rooney to stay put new
Outgoing Manchester United chief executive David Gill expects Wayne Rooney to start the 2013-14 season with the Barclays Premier League champions.
Fernandes admits QPR mistakes new
QPR chairman Tony Fernandes has given a blunt assessment of his time at the helm of the club, admitting his mistakes contributed to the club's recent relegation.
Foden wants redemption new
Ben Foden has lurched from one disappointment to the next this season - but all that will be forgotten if he can help Northampton defeat arch-rivals Leicester to win their first Aviva Premiership title.
Latest Showbiz
Fresh Prince stars reunite at show new
Will Smith was reunited with two of his Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air co-stars as his eldest son Trey made his DJing debut in London.
Cotillard learns language for film new
Marion Cotillard has revealed she learned Polish for her role in new film The Immigrant.
1D champion at Social Star Awards new
One Direction scooped four gongs at the first ever Social Star Awards, while Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were also recognised.
