Why actor Michael Sheen initially rejected Blair TV role
Actor initially turned down his role of ex-prime minister Sir Tony Blair after accepting stage role.
Another person dies trying to cross English Channel
The latest death comes amid a surge of crossing attempts this weekend helped by good weather.
Woman raped by group of men in churchyard
The woman, in her 30s, was attacked in the grounds of St Mary's Church in Banbury, police say.
Woman raped by group of men in churchyard
The woman, in her 30s, was attacked in the grounds of St Mary's Church in Banbury, police say.
Man, 18, arrested after car hits pedestrians
An man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after the crash early on Saturday.
Funeral home severely damaged following fire
The funeral home assures families their loved ones have been "respectfully moved" and are safe.
Hostile states recruit youths for crime, Met warns
Cdr Dominic Murphy's warning comes weeks after three people were convicted in a case linked to Russia.
Hostile states recruit youths for crime, Met warns
Cdr Dominic Murphy's warning comes weeks after three people were convicted in a case linked to Russia.
Hostile states recruit youths for crime, Met warns
Cdr Dominic Murphy's warning comes weeks after three people were convicted in a case linked to Russia.
Green Man festival sells out in under two hours
Tickets for the four-day event sold out before noon on Saturday but artists are yet to be announced.
From drug theft to Dubai arrests: How a Scottish gangland feud went global
The deadly dispute between the Daniel and Lyons crime families has been raging for 25 years.
From drug theft to Dubai arrests: How a Scottish gangland feud went global
The deadly dispute between the Daniel and Lyons crime families has been raging for 25 years.
The night the FA Cup was stolen from a shop window
One September night in Birmingham in 1895, the original trophy was taken, never to be seen again.
Dismissed as a joke, UK's first rice crop ripe for picking after hot summer
Paddy fields are thriving in a quiet part of east England and might help feed us in the future.
Building of three new towns will start before election, Labour pledges
The housing secretary is expected to announce the plans on the first day of Labour's party conference.
Bodies of child and man found at house in Dublin
Emergency services were called to Finglas in the Cappagh area shortly before 20:00 local time.
George Galloway stopped by counter-terror police at Gatwick
Counter-terrorism officers intercepted the Workers Party leader and his wife without arresting them.
George Galloway stopped by counter-terror police at Gatwick
Counter-terrorism officers intercepted the Workers Party leader and his wife without arresting them.
Government to guarantee £1.5bn JLR loan after cyber shutdown
Ministers hope the loan, from a commercial bank and underwritten by the government, will give certainty to suppliers.
Pupils still learn in village hall years after school fire
Parents say they feel let down as the school faces closure despite promises to rebuild.



