The NSPCC urges the UK government to intervene amid a row over a "dreadful and disturbing" Facebook video of a baby being dunked in a bucket of water.

Doping claims about top coach Alberto Salazar are "distressing", says World Anti-Doping Authority president Craig Reedie.

A campaign is calling for new blood donors in England and Wales following a 40% drop in fresh volunteers in the past decade.

Town hall bosses say further funding cuts will put thousands of youngsters 'promising futures' at risk in England.

The Gordonstoun public school in Moray is facing further pressure over claims of historic abuse at its former prep school Aberlour House.

Manic Street Preachers, Lulu and Sir James Galway are among those involved in BBC Music Day, a nationwide celebration of music taking place in more than 10 UK towns and cities.

Chinese salvagers right cruise ship the Eastern Star, which capsized in the Yangtze River, but more than 300 people are still missing.

State-backed Lloyds Banking Group is fined a record £117m for mis-handling payment protection insurance (PPI) complaints by the City watchdog.