A nuclear-powered submarine which ran aground off Skye in October had to return to port again because of a defect during sea trials, the MoD says.

Two men are arrested after a 34-year-old woman is found dead at a house in Cricklewood, north London.

German police say a married pair of bank robbers shot dead may be the same couple who carried out dozens of hold-ups over the past 15 years.

Two official photographs marking Prince William's engagement to Kate Middleton are released ahead of their wedding in April 2011.

The poorest children in schools in England will get an extra £430 spent on them next year under the pupil premium scheme, it has been revealed.

Scotland Yard releases pictures of 14 people officers want to question over violence during Thursday's tuition fees protest in London.

A £300m rail link opens, re-establishing services between Airdrie and Bathgate for the first time in more than 50 years.

Street protests in Spain call for the release of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who faces extradition from Britain to Sweden.