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Ferguson a magician, says Hodgson

Tue, 2013-04-23 07:47
England boss Roy Hodgson says Sir Alex Ferguson is "a magician" after leading Manchester United to their 20th league title.

Books given away on World Book Night

Tue, 2013-04-23 07:25
World Book Night 2013 is being marked by a handout of 500,000 books and hundreds of literary events around the country.

Giroud loses Fulham red card appeal

Tue, 2013-04-23 07:22
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud loses his appeal against his red card during Saturday's 1-0 victory against Fulham.

Hundreds 'interested' in £1 houses

Tue, 2013-04-23 07:21
More than 600 people express an interest in buying rundown homes in Stoke-on-Trent for £1 each, according to the city council.

Man faces court over stabbing murder

Tue, 2013-04-23 07:19
A 28-year-old man appears in court charged with the murder of Kevin O'Neill in Ballycastle, County Antrim, at the weekend.

VIDEO: 'Zero visibility' in Scotland sandstorm

Tue, 2013-04-23 07:07
As sandstorms continue to hit parts of Scotland, police have urged drivers to take extra care on the roads.

Judges refuse Abu Qatada appeal

Tue, 2013-04-23 07:05
The Court of Appeal refuses the government permission to take its fight to remove Abu Qatada from the UK to the Supreme Court.

Syrians live in fear as kidnappings increase

Tue, 2013-04-23 07:04
Fear of kidnap haunts Syria's war-torn streets

Fire deaths accusation 'crazy'

Tue, 2013-04-23 07:03
A woman says an accusation that she murdered five members of a family by starting a fire is "crazy".

Trainers' shock at Godolphin scandal

Tue, 2013-04-23 07:01
The National Trainers' Federation (NTF) expresses shock at the news that horses from Godolphin's operation have tested positive for drugs.

Autistic pupil 'terrified' by Psycho

Tue, 2013-04-23 07:01
A boy with autism was traumatised after being shown the shower scene from Psycho at school, says his mother.

Adams abuse 'confrontation' denied

Tue, 2013-04-23 06:52
Liam Adams told police his brother, Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams, did not confront him about child sex abuse allegations, a court is told.

VIDEO: Helping China's earthquake victims

Tue, 2013-04-23 06:41
The BBC's John Sudworth has been to some of the areas affected by the earthquake in Sichuan on Saturday to look at how the relief effort is progressing

French embassy in Tripoli bombed

Tue, 2013-04-23 06:38
An explosion outside the French embassy in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, wounds two French guards and several residents and causes major damage.

Thatcher posters banned from Tube

Tue, 2013-04-23 06:26
Posters of Margaret Thatcher due to be shown at Westminster Tube station are banned by advertising bosses.

VIDEO: House of Commons

Tue, 2013-04-23 06:23
MPs have again backed the government's shares-for-rights scheme, despite opposition from peers.

US manufacturing worst in six months

Tue, 2013-04-23 06:21
The US manufacturing sector grew at its slowest pace in six months during April, a survey suggests.

VIDEO: Mackintosh clocks tick in Art School

Tue, 2013-04-23 06:20
A unique system of clocks designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh is reinstalled in Glasgow School of Art.

Judicial review curbs unveiled

Tue, 2013-04-23 06:20
Ministers are to unveil controls aimed at tackling judicial reviews in English courts that hold up building projects and delay immigration decisions.

HSBC bank cutting 3,166 UK jobs

Tue, 2013-04-23 06:01
Banking giant HSBC is cutting 3,166 UK jobs as the bank continues efforts to reduce costs.
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