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Emotional farewell to murder victim - No PBR rift with Darling, says PM - Ward midwife shortages 'scandalous'. Emotional farewell to murder victim Murdered Melanie Hall's father spoke of bringing his daughter back into the light after 13 years of "darkness" since she disappeared. No PBR rift...  

More expenses embarrassment for MPs - Garlic peeler revives MPs' expenses row - British could have fired on Spanish police launch: Gibraltar. More expenses embarrassment for MPs MPs were enduring yet more expenses embarrassment after it emerged Gordon Brown had repaid another £500 and a minister...  

Millions to be hit by National Insurance hike - Adverts featuring Tiger 'disappear' - Alpine enthusiasts told "don't drink and ski". Millions to be hit by National Insurance hike The Chancellor has used his Pre-Budget Report to outline how the Government will slash spending and raise revenue....  

100th Soldier Killed In Afghanistan Named - British Town Is First Twinned With Disney World - Kidnap Terror Of Family In Unpaid Bill Row. 100th Soldier Killed In Afghanistan Named The 100th British soldier to be killed in Afghanistan this year has been named as Lance Corporal Adam Drane. British...  

Tories' lead over Labour down to 8% - Richard Wright lands the Turner Prize - Soldier's death is 100th in 2009. Tories' lead over Labour down to 8% The Conservative lead over Labour has narrowed to eight points, according to an opinion poll. Richard Wright lands the Turner Prize Artist...  

Kercher family return home - Rethink urged on gay bishop role - Labour backs off from 'class war'. Kercher family return home The family of murdered British student Meredith Kercher have returned home pledging to try and get on with their lives. Rethink urged on gay bishop role The Archbishop of...  

England face US World Cup challenge - 1,700 jobs go as steel plant closes - England To Play USA In World Cup 2010. England face US World Cup challenge England have been drawn with the United States, Algeria, and Slovenia in Group C of the 2010 football World Cup finals in South Africa. 1,700 jobs...  

Drug baron "Cocky" jailed for 13 years A drugs baron so wealthy he appeared on a Sunday Times Rich List was jailed for 13 years on Thursday for masterminding a plot to smuggle more than 1 million pounds worth of cannabis into the island of Jersey. Rich List Drugs Baron Jailed For 13 Years A...  

British yachtsmen 'feeling great' after Iran release - Labour man sacked for calling Queen 'parasite' - Iran yacht skipper admits 'mistake'. British yachtsmen 'feeling great' after Iran release Five British yachtsmen joyfully decked their vessel with UAE flags as they reached Dubai on...  

Hacker gets new hope on extradition - UK Keeps Up Pressure On Iran Over Yachtsmen - Three Charged After Kent Police Raids. Hacker gets new hope on extradition Home Secretary Alan Johnson has said he is considering granting computer hacker Gary McKinnon extra time to apply for a judicial...  

Yacht race Britons detained in Iran - Fears for hacker facing extradition - UK and Ireland optimistic over NI. Yacht race Britons detained in Iran Five British sailors have been detained in Iran after their racing yacht was stopped by the Iranian navy, the Foreign Office said. Fears for hacker...  

Iran approves building 10 enrichment sites - Woods expected to talk to police Sunday - Family: Slain public defender didn't speak of fear. Iran approves building 10 enrichment sites The Iranian government approved a plan Sunday to build 10 new uranium enrichment facilities, a dramatic expansion in...  

Second bomb explodes at Russia train crash site - Talks to set Afghan goals for British troop exit - Brown aims to set Afghan goals for troops' exit. Second bomb explodes at Russia train crash site A second, less powerful bomb exploded at the site of a Russian train crash, though no...  

Brits rate Thai hospitality top, French last: survey - FTSE ends up 1 pct; banks rebound - Royal Navy chief satisfied with Afghan troop level. Brits rate Thai hospitality top, French last: survey Britons think France is the least hospitable country in which to go on holiday, according to a new...  

Borders chain enters administration - Book Store Borders In Administration - Olympics star in £50m cocaine gang. Borders chain enters administration Book chain Borders has gone into administration, insolvency and restructuring firm MCR has confirmed. Book Store Borders In Administration...  

FTSE closes higher on miners - Banks gain shock victory on charges - GM to shed 9,000 jobs across Europe. FTSE closes higher on miners A flurry of U.S. economic data and a rebound in metals prices helped push the top share index to a higher close on Wednesday, with Compass Group topping the...  

Royal Aide's Escape From Jail A 'Disgrace' - Father held after stab death of boy - Darwin first edition sells for 100,000 pounds. Council prosecute HMV for live Faryl Smith song High street store HMV is being prosecuted for allowing Britain's Got Talent finalist Faryl Smith to sing during an...  

More rain coming as clean-up begins - N.Ireland parties unite after huge car bomb planted - Britons back 'Tobin' tax to help the poor: poll. More rain coming as clean-up begins People in flood-hit Cockermouth have been allowed back to their homes and businesses to begin the clean-up as forecasters...  

Car Bomb Left Outside Belfast Police HQ - Cameron says tough agenda needs majority win - Flooding bridges face safety check. Car Bomb Left Outside Belfast Police HQ A car bomb has been left outside the Policing Board headquarters in Belfast, though it has done no serious damage. Cameron says...