A search for two missing fishermen was called off today as rescue teams found their stricken vessel and its liferaft on the sea bed.

Hopes were fading today for three popular fishermen missing since yesterday morning as coastguards found an object on the sea bed.

People were cautioned to keep away from swollen rivers today as dozens of flood warnings remained in place after heavy rain across parts of England.

Inside a ring enforced by six ground-to air missile stations, RAF Typhoon jets will patrol the skies alongside naval helicopters carrying snipers from the Royal Marines, whose job will be to shoot down aircraft that refuse to turn back from the Olympic Park.

Nine-day training exercise will see missile practice drills and helicopter gunship flights

Firefighters are tackling a blaze on an island owned by a multi-millionaire.

Britain's butterflies encountered mixed fortunes last year, a study has revealed, with some of the rarest species being helped to recover by the record-breaking warm spring.

Detectives investigating the murder of a woman found dead at her home in Worcester have called for help in tracing a 51-year-old man.

Derek Bridge was a man of many parts. By profession, a distinguished schoolmaster of long standing, for more than half a century, he also served the world of cricket with unswerving devotion. Here, his unstinting efforts, both on and off the field, made a most vital contribution to the game at all levels.

An air-and-sea-rescue search for a ferry passenger who is believed to be missing overboard was suspended last night after five hours.

Bournemouth is a match for the Costas and the Canaries when it comes to beaches, according to a survey today.

Redknapp's first buy insists the manager has the right stuff for England

Cahal Milmo on the man with 'no business acumen' who has built an enviable lifestyle