Ash Tree Fungus: Denmark's Ravished Forests a Grim Warning to Britain's Countryside [PHOTOS]
The Chalara fraxinea fungus has already killed most of the ash trees in Denmark and has now threatens Britain's 80m trees.
Son of Sandy: Nor’easter Storm Set to Inflict Further Chaos on US Eastern Seaboard
Another storm is predicted to hit mid-Atlantic and New England states bringing snow and heavy rainfall.
Heroin User Diagnosed with Anthrax in Oxford
Health Protection Agency expert warns 'further cases may be seen' unless action isn't taken.
New York Nanny Yoselyn Ortega Angry Over Housework Before Killing Children of CNBC Executive Kevin Krim
Ortega reportedly said she was angry at being asked to do the housework before she stabbed Lucia and Leo Krim to death.
Matthew Sherdian Tributes: Galway Student Whose Halloween Costume Set Alight Critical [PHOTOS]
Friends have been posting tributes to the medical student Matthew Sherdian who is in a critical condition after suffering 80 per cent burns.
London’s Tower Bridge Partially Reopens after Van Fire [Photos]
London Fire Brigade was called after a van caught fire in the middle of Tower Bridge.
Asian Elephant Koshik Learns to Speak Korean
Elephant at South Korea's Everland Zoo learns to say five words by vocalising words with trunk and mouth.
Cardinal Keith O'Brien Named Bigot of the Year at Stonewall Awards
Cardinal receives award from TV presenter Gok Wan in recognition of his opposition to gay marriage.
Alan Sugar Puts Next Crop of Young Apprentices in the Firing Line
Teenage entrepreneurs as modest as ever as they fight for BBC's Young Apprentice 2012 title.
‘Human Mannequin’ Louise Wedderburn Refuses to Let Flesh-Hardening Illness Rule her Life
Scottish teenager fights rare genetic condition of FOP that turns her muscles into bone.
Breaking Bad: Scientists Developing Methamphetamine Vaccine to Treat Addiction
Lab rats showed signs of resisting effects of meth intoxication, say Scripps Research Institute scientists
Galway Student Critical in Hospital after Halloween Costume Fire
Gardaí launch probe into how 20-year-old partygoer suffered severe burns at Halo nightclub.
Extreme Weather Threatens UK Butterfly Extinction
The delayed recovery of UK butterfly populations after extreme drought could threaten species.
Jacqueline Williams Charged for Alleged Race Rant on London Train [VIDEO]
British Transport Police charge woman after film emerges of racial abuse of passengers on Woolwich-Abbey Wood train.
Movember: Top Ten Famous Moustaches to Aim For in Men's Health Campaign [VIDEO+PICS]
Men planning to take part in the charity challenge can take inspiration from some famous moustached faces.
Superstorm Sandy: Thousands of Mice Drown and Years of Medical Research Lost in New York
Antibodies, DNA strands and genetically modified mice all perish after flood and power cut at Smilow building.
Spotlight on China: What if Beijing-style Child Restrictions Happened Here? [BLOG]
China's one-child directive has curbed population growth but brought prolonged human rights controversy. Hannah Osborne examines the potential pitfalls of a similarly divisive policy in the UK.
Karen Otmani Admits Smothering and Drugging Boyfriend Then Hiding Body in Wheelie Bin
Defendant told Old Bailey she just wanted boyfriend Shaun Corey to shut up in Forest Hill attack.
Stonewall Vows to Keep Bigot of the Year Award Despite Banks' Threat to Pull Sponsorship
Coutts and Barclays have both threatened to withdraw sponsorship from lesbian, gay and bisexual charity awards.
New California Great White Shark Attack Feared as Surfer Seriously Injured off Eureka
Another surfer was was seriously injured by a shark in California after Francisco Javier Solorio was killed by a great white last week.
Superstorm Sandy: JFK and Newark Airports Partially Reopen, Heathrow Resumes Flights to US [VIDEO]
Virgin Atlantic resuming service to US east coast but BA cancelling some flights.
Lance Armstrong Beats Jimmy Savile in Kent Effigy Burning Ritual
Disgraced cyclist chosen over George Osborne and Jimmy Savile to be this year's celebrity Guy.
Superstorm Sandy: Teen Angela Dresch Drowns as New York and New Jersey Coasts Wrecked
Angela Dresch, 13, among more than 50 casualties of Superstorm Sandy that has devastated coastal districts of New York and New Jersey.
Hiker Killed by Bee Swarm in Phoenix Named as Joshua Ruzsa
Joshua Ruzsa fell 150ft down a mountain near Echo Canyon after being attacked by bees while hiking.
£13m Robin Hood Attraction in Nottingham to Create 100 Jobs
Nottinghamshire County Council is planning to build a new “world class” visitor attraction by Sherwood Forest.
Mexican Valley Cuatro Ciénegas Rocks Could Provide Clues to Life on Mars
Biological reserve in northern state of Coahuila has similar properties to red planet's Gale crater.
IVF Causes Couples Sex Lives to Suffer
Infertility treatment often has negative impacts on sexual relationships of couples trying to conceive.
County Durham Auction: Is £750 Middlesbrough Property UK’s Cheapest House?
Three-bed house in Stockton-on-Tees has starting price of £750 at Great North Property Auction.
Fugitive Ivan Leach 'Commits Serious Sexual Attack' in Scotland
Crimestoppers offer £3,000 reward for 'dangerous and predatory' convict after Perth attack.
French Alps Murders: Police Hunting 'Lone Psychopath'
Saad Al-Hilli's daughter Zeena tells investigators mother told her to hide under skirt before shooting which left four dead.
