UK headlines
UK HOSTAGES ON SAUDI TANKER NAMED
Two UK hostages on the Saudi Arabian oil tanker hijacked by Somali pirates are named, as families call for a safe return.
LLOYDS TSB APPROVES HBOS TAKEOVER
Lloyds TSB shareholders vote in favour of taking over HBOS as well as taking bail-out money from the government.
SERGEANT TO PULL OUT OF STRICTLY
Former political journalist John Sergeant has decided to pull out of the BBC One show Strictly Come Dancing.
CHILD ABUSE 'LESSONS NOT LEARNT'
The inadequacy of many reviews of child abuse cases in England means lessons are not learnt, says Ofsted's annual report.
BNP MEMBERS 'TARGETED BY THREATS'
BNP members say they have received threatening phone calls and e-mails after their details were published on the internet.
FIRE BOSS QUITS OVER PORN ARREST
The chief officer of West Midlands Fire Service resigns after his arrest in a child pornography inquiry.
PROSTITUTE USERS FACE CLAMPDOWN
Paying for sex with prostitutes who are controlled by pimps or illegally trafficked to the UK is to be outlawed.
SHANNON MOTHER 'SAID PLAN FAILED'
Shannon Matthews' mother said she reported her daughter missing after a plan to go and live with her co-accused went wrong, a court hears.
BABY P DOCTOR 'DEEPLY AFFECTED'
A doctor accused of failing to spot Baby P's injuries during an examination says she has been "deeply affected" by his death.
IS HE HAVING A LAUGH? OR IS RICKY GERVAIS BRINGING BACK EXTRAS?
Comedian Ricky Gervais admits he is planning a one-hour special of his hit TV comedy Extras.
