Oxygen cylinder link to jet blast 06:35, Jul 27 2008
Australian investigators are exploring the possibility that an oxygen cylinder could have exploded mid-flight on the Qantas jumbo jet from London that was forced to plunge 20,000 feet and make an emergency landing in the Philippines. more
Don't turn against Brown, MPs urged 06:05, Jul 27 2008
Justice Secretary Jack Straw has insisted he remains "absolutely convinced" Gordon Brown should not be ousted at Prime Minister. more
Birds of prey crimes at record high 05:35, Jul 27 2008
The number of crimes reported against birds of prey jumped 40% last year to reach an all-time high, a conservation charity has warned. more
Mosley plans to sue for libel 05:05, Jul 27 2008
Formula One boss Max Mosley has said he intends to sue the News of the World for libel after he won a record £60,000 in privacy damages against the newspaper. more
Canoeist sons 'betrayed' by parents 05:05, Jul 27 2008
The sons of John and Ann Darwin, the couple jailed over their £250,000 life insurance con, have spoken of the their anger over their parents' betrayal. more
Harrods sex assault claim probed 04:05, Jul 27 2008
A 15-year-old girl has accused a senior Harrods executive of sexually assaulting her, it has been reported. more
Probe into claims MPs were misled 01:05, Jul 27 2008
Claims that a senior Army general and a defence minister misled MPs and peers over British troops' use of banned interrogation techniques will be examined by a public inquiry into the mistreatment of prisoners, Defence Secretary Des Browne has pledged. more
Four killed in head-on crash 20:05, Jul 26 2008
Three adults and a child have been killed in a fireball smash on a notorious main road in the Highlands. more
Five killed in A9 crash 19:35, Jul 26 2008
Five people have been killed in a fireball smash on a notorious main road in the Highlands. more
Critics urged to rally around Brown 18:35, Jul 26 2008
Internal critics of Gordon Brown were urged to rally behind the under-fire Prime Minister as he admitted he was "ready for a holiday". more
Mosley win 'is dangerous precedent' 17:35, Jul 26 2008
Formula One boss Max Mosley's privacy win over the News of the World has set a "dangerous precedent", former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey has said. more
Obama's words of comfort for Brown 17:35, Jul 26 2008
The Barack Obama global roadshow swept through London with the US presidential candidate offering under-fire Gordon Brown some words of comfort. more
Women try to open door mid-flight 16:35, Jul 26 2008
A plane was forced to make an emergency landing when two British women tried to open the cabin door mid-flight, police have said. more
Airport campaigners discuss tactics 16:05, Jul 26 2008
Over 100 people opposed to expansion at Heathrow Airport gathered at a conference to discuss tactics should the government give it the go-ahead. more
No disruption during rail strike 16:05, Jul 26 2008
Around 12,000 rail maintenance workers have walked out on strike in a dispute over pay and conditions, but Network Rail (NR) said no passenger services were being disrupted as a result. more
Army dog handler 'was due to leave' 14:05, Jul 26 2008
The British Army dog handler killed in Afghanistan was due to leave front line duties the day before he died, the Ministry of Defence has said. more
Obama wants to strengthen UK ties 14:05, Jul 26 2008
US presidential candidate Barack Obama has reassured Prime Minister Gordon Brown over his plummeting popularity. more
Three remanded over Freddy murder 14:05, Jul 26 2008
Three people appeared before a court charged with the murder of a teenager who was stabbed by a gang outside his home. more
