Annie McVey’s teenage daughter died in 2000 from the human form of mad cow disease, vCJD (variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease).

The vessels withdrew after receiving a warning from a Royal Navy ship, the Ministry of Defence says.

Police on the Greek island say Suzanne Eaton, who was there for a conference, died of suffocation.

Police say the man dropped nearly 200ft, but was found on river rocks below with no major injuries.

The US says it is concerned that plans for a 3% tax on tech giants will unfairly target US firms.

A study suggests a link for both fizzy pop and and fruit juices, although the reason is not clear.

Nearly 240,000 England school leavers try for university, but applicant numbers in the rest of the UK fall.

Plastic-backed appliances pose a fire risk and should be removed from sale, the consumer group says.