Police searching for a missing woman have discovered a body on a beach.

The MP who was falsely accused of inviting his lesbian housekeeper to join him and his wife in a threesome was named as Richard Drax.

Thousands of animal welfare supporters took to the streets of central London to protest against the controversial badger-cull policy, which came into effect yesterday. Many of the protesters were dressed in black and white and chanted "Shame on Defra" and "Stop the cull". Some were walking dogs dressed in badger costumes.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was discovered dead on a beach.

Criminals who kill a police officer should automatically face life in prison without parole, the Home Secretary Theresa May will announce today.

Whether it's pedalling through Dorset or from John O'Groats to Land's End, we look at the best ways to raise money and keep fit

Stroke survivors and their families feel abandoned by health and social services after being left to deal with the emotional impact of stroke alone, a report reveals today.

When ordered to stand, he refused saying 'I don't wish to stand up because I believe ruling and judgement is only for Allah'

The UK Peace index combines five factors to produce a score out of five for each area, with 1 being the most peaceful and 5 being the least.

Football manager Harry Redknapp could face a trial after pleading not guilty to two motoring offences.

A London graphic designer has brought fresh clean lines to one of England’s oldest towns, as Tracey Davies discovers

Think Bournemouth is all beach-strolling and cycling?

Born into a footballing family, but not the same one as his famous namesakes

Lance Armstrong's drug disgrace has cost his reputation dear, but a wholesale merchant in Dorset has also taken a big financial hit in the wake of the cyclist's doping revelations.