A driver and three other men are facing prison sentences after admitting being involved in a plot to steal £1 million worth of gold and silver bullion.

Given that Ann Widdecombe spent her prime promoting Victorian attitudes to abortion and homosexuality, you could argue she has some atoning to do, and her self-reinvention certainly makes a start.

A woman is believed to have been killed by a stallion in a field close to a hospital.

A new band of pilgrims will take to the Old Kent Road this week to relive The Canterbury Tales

Keith Richards has apologised to bandmate Mick Jagger and admitted some parts of his autobiography Life "really offended" the singer.

Romford in Essex is the luckiest place to live in the UK, according to research carried out by the National Lottery.

Scotland Yard said security for the London Olympics had not been compromised after police documents were reportedly found on a train.

Sixteen people were taken to hospital today after a chemical spill at a business park, a fire service said.

A fire that raged through heathland and took almost 200 firefighters to stop it reaching homes has been put out.

Mark Williams, the two-time world champion, is confident he has enough gears to challenge for a third world title after a dominant display here in Sheffield.

Mark Allen, a semi-finalist two years ago, pulled off one of the greatest comebacks late last night to keep his World Championship title hopes alive. The Ulsterman looked to be heading out of snooker's biggest tournament having slipped 9-6 down to Welshman Matthew Stevens in their first-round match here in Sheffield.

Royal Navy serviceman Ryan Donovan has been charged with the murder of Lt-Cdr Ian Molyneux and the attempted murders of three other crew members on board the nuclear submarine HMS Astute. Able Seaman Donovan, 22, of Dartford, Kent, is due to appear at Southampton magistrates' court this morning.