A gunman who shot an Indian student dead at close range gave a “sarcastic laugh” after pulling the trigger, a jury heard today.

A British woman who smothered her two children in their beds has been found guilty of their "abominable" murders.

A severe weather warning was issued for much of North-west England last night, with a high risk of flooding today.

Manchester City produced the most thrilling ever finale to a Premier League season back in May.

The Voice tour has been cancelled after poor ticket sales.

The Dalai Lama will begin a national tour of the UK today which will include an appearance alongside comedian Russell Brand.

The resurrection has been a long time coming, and there were fears last night it might be somewhat short-lived. Less than a week into The Stone Roses' hotly anticipated comeback tour, the tempestuous band were at each other's throats after the drummer stormed out of a gig, prompting abuse from lead singer Ian Brown.

Aberdeen was the only major UK city to create more businesses than it lost as the UK emerged from recession in 2010, as the hydrocarbon capital of the North Sea benefited from the booming oil price.

Comedian Russell Brand is to share a stage with Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.

Mike Rush, the defiant St Helens coach, insists that his side's Grand Final ambitions remain intact and he believes they can yet have the last laugh on Wigan.

A man who shot dead an Indian student at close range will go on trial for murder.

Cash and carry giant Booker today moved to snap up struggling rival Makro in a deal expected to add more than a million customers to its books.

Henry Macrory, the former tabloid hack and much-liked spinner for the Tory Party, told a tale of classic misunderstanding at his farewell party in Downing Street.