Doctor denies Jackson death charge

Michael Jackson's doctor has appeared in court in the US charged over the star's death.Read

UK Afghan deaths top Falklands war

The UK death toll in Afghanistan has topped that of the Falklands war following the death of the 256th British soldier.Read

Fraud charge MPs' exit cash frozen

The "golden goodbye" payments for three MPs facing criminal charges over their expenses will be suspended until legal proceedings are over, Commons Speaker John Bercow has said.Read

Doctor charged over Jackson death

Michael Jackson's doctor has been charged with involuntary manslaughter over the pop singer's death.Read

Man tried to cut off ex-wife's head

A man attempted to cut off the head of his ex-wife after he had psychotic delusions that she was planning to murder him, a court has been told.Read

Jackson's doctor ready to surrender

Michael Jackson's doctor plans to surrender to authorities at a courthouse within hours, his lawyer has said.Read

Afghan deaths reach Falklands level

Britain must hold its resolve in Afghanistan, the Defence Secretary has insisted, as the UK death toll equalled that of the Falklands War.Read

Brown 'out of touch' over expenses

Gordon Brown has been accused of being out of touch on the expenses scandal after Labour withdrew the party whip from the three MPs being prosecuted.Read

I didn't block Iraq debate: Straw

Former foreign secretary Jack Straw has denied blocking detailed cabinet discussion on the attorney general's advice on the legality of military action against Iraq.Read

Gazza bailed over takeaway row

Former England football star Paul Gascoigne has been released on police bail after being questioned on suspicion of being drunk in charge of a vehicle.Read

Prout gets life for wife's murder

A wealthy landowner has been given a life jail term for the murder of his estranged wife, whose body has never been found.Read

Mills plans 'celeb disability' show

Heather Mills has revealed plans for a reality TV show in which celebrities will live with a disability for a week.Read

Met commander jailed for misconduct

A top Scotland Yard officer has been jailed for assaulting and falsely arresting a man in a petty row over money.Read

Endeavour heads to Space Station

Endeavour and six astronauts have rocketed into orbit on what is expected to be the last night-time launch for the shuttle programme.Read

Met commander guilty of misconduct

A top Scotland Yard officer has been found guilty of threatening and falsely arresting a man in a petty row over money.Read

Brown targets National Care Service

People aged over 65 could be given a right to up to six weeks' support to enable them to remain in their own homes after a stay in hospital or residential care, a fall or an illness, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said.Read

Gazza held in drink-drive probe

Former England football star Paul Gascoigne is being quizzed by police after he was arrested on suspicion of being drunk in charge of a vehicle.Read

New iPhone app keeps track of MP

Want to know what your local MP is doing? There's an app for that.Read

Record number apply for uni places

Record numbers of students have applied to university this year, figures have showed - fuelling fears that tens of thousands of applicants will be denied places.Read

Labour suspends fraud charge MPs

The three Labour MPs facing criminal charges over their expenses claims have been suspended from the party.Read

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