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News Fatal flats fire 'is suspicious' An investigation is under way after three adults and three children were killed by a fire in a tower block in south London. UK investigates Iran charge claim The British Foreign Office says it is trying to verify reports that one of its embassy employees held in Iran has been charged. BT offers holidays for pay cuts BT offers staff the chance of long holidays in return for a big pay cut in a bid to reduce costs during the economic downturn. UK forces 'encounter few Taliban' British forces on a major operation in Afghanistan say they have encountered little resistance from the Taliban. Pictures show gunman raiding shop Pictures emerge of a gunman brandishing a gun at a jewellery shop worker on the Isle of Wight. Fears over student place shortage Ministers must fund more university places in England, or risk forcing tens of thousands of teenagers onto the dole, an MP warns. Bankruptcy in over-65s 'triples' The number of pensioners filing for bankruptcy has increased threefold over the past five years, research shows. Officials withhold fugitive names Government officials refuse to name dozens of prisoners who have escaped from an open prison. Crashed jet fighter airmen named The two crew of an RAF jet fighter who were killed when it crashed into a hillside in Argyll have been named. Love a seaside home but not feeling flush? Head to Caithness The cheapest place to buy a home by the sea is in the north of Scotland, according to the latest property figures. Which former PM was sporting a black eye at an award ceremony? Tony Blair sported a faint black eye as he accepted an award earlier, after an a "gym-related accident". |
Entertainment Jackson tickets via internet draw Tickets for a memorial service for Michael Jackson in Los Angeles will be made available via the internet, organisers reveal. 'Abba concert' set for September Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus are to take part in a UK concert showcasing Abba's biggest hits later this year. Take That receive coveted award Pop survivors Take That win the coveted Silver Clef award, recognising their 18-year chart career. Del Boy returns to TV as teenager Only Fools and Horses wide boy Derek Trotter is returning to BBC One in a comedy drama about his teenage years. Andre: 'Worst months of my life' Singer Peter Andre says the months since his split with glamour model Katie Price have been the hardest of his life. Blur comeback at Parklife venue Britpop heroes Blur reveal the inspiration for their hit Parklife at the first of their Hyde Park reunion gigs. Sport Murray sets sights on US Open win A determined Andy Murray shrugs off his Wimbledon semi-final disappointment and sets his sights on winning the US Open. Owen completes switch to Man Utd Manchester United seal the capture of free agent Michael Owen after he signs a two-year deal with the club. In-form Venus faces familiar foe Venus Williams chases her sixth Wimbledon title and her third in a row when she faces sister Serena in Saturday's women's final. Gatland demands final Test glory Assistant coach Warren Gatland says the British and Irish Lions must win the "dead" third Test against South Africa on Saturday. Harmison not expecting Test call Durrham pace bowler Steve Harmison is pessimistic about earning an England recall for the first Ashes Test. Chopra completes Cardiff switch Michael Chopra has completed his club record £4m move to Championship side Cardiff City from Sunderland. |
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