The BBC Children in Need appeal total has passed £20.3m just short of the amount raised at the same stage last year after a telethon ... more

Some of the world's top climate scientists have been accused of manipulating data on global warming after hundreds of private emails were stolen by hackers ... more

David Dimbleby the television presenter has been given permission to build a private tennis court at his £1.5m country mansion after telling planners it would ... more

Powers aimed at tackling violent gangs are to be extended to children as young as 14 it has been disclosed.

Bob Ainsworth the Defence Secretary will next week announce a public inquiry into allegations that British soldiers murdered 20 Iraqis at what has become known ... more

A council parking machine repairman appeared in court yesterday charged with stealing more than £70000 from meters.