Scotland Yard is investigating allegations that a former News of the World senior executive obtained hacked private e-mails.

The police watchdog criticises a detective for his dealing with a suspected gunman who was later involved in the killing of a shop worker.

Hundreds of passengers are left stuck for more than four hours on several South West Trains services outside London.

Sinn Fein candidate Paul Maskey has been elected as the new MP for West Belfast, taking 70.6% of the vote.

Liverpool complete the signing of midfielder Jordan Henderson after the 20-year-old passes a medical and agrees personal terms.

Areas of the Anglian region are now in a state of drought, with areas elsewhere also at imminent risk, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs says.

South Korea raises the cost of borrowing in a surprise move as consumer price inflation remains at a high level.

The Duke of Edinburgh, who has turned 90, tells the BBC he is "winding down" and reducing his workload as a senior member of the royal family.