Polebrook Circus Owner Bobby Roberts Convicted of Elephant Abuse
Circus owner has been found guilty of three counts of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.
Skull of Rhino ‘Cooked’ in Volcanic Eruption 9.2 Million Years Ago Found in Turkey
Skull preserved in volcanic ash in central Turkey.
News of the World Phone Hacking Scandal: Clive Goodman Charged With Public Office Misconduct
Former royal editor charged with conspiring to commit misconduct with Andy Coulson.
Afghan Prisoner Transfer Ban Ruling Appeal Faces Government Delay
Government claims to have 'secret information' on ban, imposed following torture of Serdar Mohammed at Afghan hands.
Sexism Still Rife in UK: Would Blindness to Gender be Better?
As a new law stops insurance companies giving quotes based on gender, survey shows sexism is still strong in the UK.
Alison Hewitt Stalker: Documentary Exposes Life with Psychopath Al Amin Dhalla
Dhalla jailed indefinitely after stalking Hewitt and threatening her and her family.
Mayan Doomsday: French Police Block Access to Survivors' Refuge Pic de Bugarach
Mountain of alien rescuers and neighbouring village blocked ahead of end of world.
Garden Cities: Clegg Revives Century-Old Green Urban Idea
£225m project inspired by early 20th century garden cities such as Welwyn and Letchworth.
Rochdale: Dogs Killed in Barn Fire after Heater Knocked over
Twelve alsatians including eight puppies at dog-breeding farm die in tragedy.
Plaistow Attack: 34-Year-Old Man Arrested For Punching Teenage Girl
A man has been arrested after a 16-year-old girl was punched in the head for no reason outside Black Lion pub in east London.
DrugScope Survey Finds Mephedrone Users Inject Drug Several Times a Day
Researchers also find increase in users experiencing mental health problems, including panic attacks and paranoia.
Harlow House Fire: Murder Investigation Launched After Forensic Evidence Shows Blaze was Started Maliciously
Sabah Usmani and her five children died after a blaze broke out at Essex home in October.
Jimmy Savile Scandal: How Disgraced Star became History's Most Prolific Sex Offender
ITV documentary tracks progress of police investigation into Savile since allegations of sexual abuse came to light.
Whole Life Sentences Vital, Says Court as it upholds David Oakes Jail Term
Lord Chief Justice says whole life tariff does not breach human rights but downgrades three sentences in review.
13-Year-Old Lourdes Guzman Shot Dead on Florida School Bus
15-Year-Old Jordyn Alexander Howe charged with manslaughter by police in Miami.
Women Bishops Row: Petition Launched to Stop Church Getting Automatic House of Lords Seats
Lee Chalmers launches petition to stop bishops getting automatic legislative power after 'sexist' vote.
Drunk People 'Protected by Alcohol from Injury'
The more intoxicated a person is, the more likely they are to survive injury, science study finds.
Weak Teens at Greater Risk of Early Death
Low muscle strength during adolescence puts people at greater risk of dying early.
GP Sean Maguire 'Entirely Responsible' For Toddler Aaron Blain’s Brain Damage
A judge found the GP was entirely to blame for his mistake, which resulted in a £4.3 million payout.
Man Knocks 16-Year-Old Girl Unconscious in Unprovoked Plaistow Attack [VIDEO]
A man knocked a 16-year-old girl unconscious in an "unprovoked attack" just 500 metres from her home in Plaistow, London.
Church of England Votes against Women Bishops
Synod rejects call to allow women to become bishops - 20 years after they gained priesthood.
MoD Prince William Security Blunder: Day in the Life Pictures Reveal Computer Passwords
Defence technicians reset usernames and passwords after sensitive images slip through security net at St James's Palace.
Transsexual Beauty Queen Jackie Green Aiming for Miss England Title
Green, the youngest person in the world to change gender, aims to grab England's top beauty crown.
Viking Settlers Left Greenland 'out of Boredom with Seal Diet'
Limited culinary options drove Norse away from Greenland, say scientists trying to draw line under mystery disappearance 500 years ago.
Two Children Awarded €15,000 for Getting Stuck in Dublin Lidl Lift
Cousins Dawson and Luke Wilson 'traumatised' by the event, Irish court hears.
Text Message Murder: Myles Williams Sentenced to 28 Years for Stabbing Kirsty Treloar in Front of Month-Old Baby
Williams stabbed his girlfriend 29 times after texting her to say he would not hurt her anymore.
Intimate Prince William Photos Show Day in Life of Flight Lieutenant Wales [SLIDESHOW]
Photographs show Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, working life in the Royal Air Force.
Sick Man of Europe Scotland has Highest Mortality Rate in 15-44 Age Group
Alarming health study puts Scotland bottom of 20-country mortality league.
Labour's Michael Dugher Calls on PM to Probe Alleged Race Remarks by Lynton Crosby
Tory strategist accused of telling Conservatives to ignore 'f*****g Muslims’ during Boris Johnson mayoral campaign.
Gadget Man Stephen Fry Tests Out Inflatable Bike Helmet
Channel 4 series follows gadget-mad QI presenter test out unusual inventions.
