Detectives are investigating after suspected human remains were found near a railway line.

Telecoms giant BT is to use a new technology system to tackle cable thieves in a move police believe will act as a "major deterrent" to criminals.

Bailed Harlequins player denies accusation as police inquiry adds to his growing list of troubles

Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea feels the incident that saw Danny Care yesterday arrested and cautioned for a third drink-related offence in three months "should have been avoided" but insists the club will continue to support the scrum-half.

Claims that a group of Chelsea football fans were involved in racist chanting on a train back from the club's 0-0 draw against Norwich City are being investigated.

A City lawyer who claimed he was the victim of a kidnap to avoid being arrested for drink-driving has been jailed, Sussex Police said.

Two people have been remanded in custody after a rail ticket inspector was stabbed in the back.

A train inspector was stabbed in the back after challenging two youths travelling without tickets.

Police investigating a video that shows a woman shouting racist abuse and remonstrating with other passengers on a tram in south London have made an arrest.

Police today appealed for information to identify the culprit behind an "elaborate hoax" after two suspicious devices closed down parts of a city centre.

Owning a putty mouth in which it looks like butter wouldn't melt, Diane Spencer came to wider attention when she won this year's Chortle newcomer award.

The police watchdog is investigating after a man in custody fell seriously ill.

Police have described an attack on a train in which a bag was filled with stones and faeces and then suspended across a railway line as "abhorrent".