Purley: Man jailed for 12 years after raping pensioner at south London home
Scotland Yard detectives praised the victim for her 'courage and bravery' during investigation.
US Olympic swimmer Jimmy Feigen to donate $11,000 to settle 'armed robbery' scandal
Athlete will be able to finally return to the US where teammates have faced a hostile reception from media.
Bus driver among gang of fraudsters jailed for charging £2,500 to take driving tests
Police say the scam allowed an unknown number of potentially 'dangerous and unskilled' drivers on UK roads.
Louisiana floods destroy home of Christian leader who blamed natural disasters on gay people
President of Family Research Council said his family was forced to escape in a canoe.
Four-year-old girl found beaten and bruised grows up thinking her name is 'idiot'
Mother Jennifer Denen, 30, and boyfriend Clarence Reed, 47, were arrested on suspicion of child abuse.
Police praise mystery commuter who jumped onto London Tube tracks to rescue man
British Transport Police want to thank unknown bystander who saved man's life.
Walkers crisps Spell and Go holiday competition banned amid claims it was 'impossible to win'
ASA decision comes after fewer than 800 out of 20,000 holidays were won in spelling contest.
Hayes stabbing: First picture of 18-year-old Lance Walker killed in knife attack
An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder by Met Police.
University student accused of biting off victim's face after slaying husband and wife
Florida student Austin Harrouff was said to be making animal noises as he tore flesh off John Stevens.
Radical preacher Anjem Choudary convicted of inviting support for Islamic State
The 49-year-old, branded one of the most dangerous hate preachers in the UK, faces up to 10 years in prison.
Bare-chested Labour MP Simon Danczuk arrested as estranged wife Karen is taken to hospital
Couple were reportedly involved in a furious row while on holiday together with their children in Spain.
Britain First banned from Luton and all mosques in England and Wales after police High Court victory
Officers accuse anti-Islam party of creating 'community tensions' by their activism.
Teen arrested after 18-year-old is killed in Hayes knife attack
Paramedics battled for 45 minutes to save the victim's life after he collapsed in a residential street.
BoomTown Fair: Buckinghamshire teenager dies in tent at musical festival in Winchester
This is believed to be the fourth fatality to hit the summer festival since it was founded in 2009.
Revealed: The worst UK airports and airlines for flight delays
The worst performing company, Turkmenistan Airlines, saw customers forced to wait on average 70 minutes.
Londoner held for two years in Myanmar's notorious Insein jail 'denied a translator'
29-year-old, who says he has suffered 'hell on earth' conditions, unable to follow his own legal case.
Girl admits using Fifty Shades of Grey novel to falsely accuse father of rape
She invented story to teach strict parent a lesson, court hears as case collapses in seven minutes.
Liam Fox and Boris Johnson lock horns over who controls foreign policy
Prime Minister Theresa May is reportedly 'unimpressed' by the row.
Nicola Sturgeon to host Q&A with EU nationals living in Scotland to provide 'reassurance'
Scotland's First Minister praised EU migrants for bringing social, economic and cultural benefits.
Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain reveals life of racial abuse and Islamophobia
Mother-of-three said she loves Britain despite being 'shoved, pushed and verbally abused'.
Duke of Westminster Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor died of a heart attack, coroner confirms
The Duke fell ill while walking on his grouse shooting estate in Lancashire on Tuesday.
Fears teenage refugees at Danish asylum centre being sold into prostitution
Similar concerns have been raised by staff at another centre in Sweden.
Police hunt 'reckless' drone operator after near-miss with plane at Newquay Airport
One five-week period this year saw six reported sightings of drones by pilots.
Wayne Rooney break-in: Scarborough man charged with attempted burglary of Man Utd star's £6m home
The footballer was playing his testimonial match at Old Trafford during the alleged break-in.
Northern Ireland: Judge allows man suspected of 'punishment' gun attack to attend Madness concert
Patrick O'Neill's bail conditions were relaxed to allow him to attend music festival.
Brighton businesses want urgent end to Southern rail strike as economy suffers
Brighton Pier's management reports as much as a 30% drop in the number of visitors.
Rio 2016 Olympics: North and South Korean gymnasts pose for selfie in message of peace
Rare show of unity praised as capturing the Olympic spirit of friendship.
Pennsylvania: Parents and their three young children found shot dead in suspected murder-suicide
Police says it is investigating whether 'domestic issues' between the parents were to blame.
Bungling London drink-driver found asleep in slow-moving traffic with loaded gun on lap
A member of public flagged down Walthamstow police car and officers disarmed Nathan Gardier.
Children as young as five accused of sex crimes as classroom incidents treble in four years
Charity calls spike in figures 'astonishing' while others accuse teachers of criminalising childish behaviour.
