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'Pioneering' surgery means young cancer patient may have children
A teenager has had tissue from his testicles removed and retransplanted in the hope of still being able to have children after chemotherapy.
US puts inmate to death for first time since botched execution
A Texas death row inmate has been put to death by lethal injection - despite objections following Christa Pike's botched execution last week.
World's largest penguin colony shrinks two-thirds in just 14 years
The population of a penguin colony that was previously the largest in the world has fallen by almost two-thirds, a new study has revealed - with climate change thought to be a major reason for the decline.
Two men arrested after man in his 40s found dead
Two men have been arrested after a man in his 40s was found dead in Slough last month.
Criminal investigation ruled out in death of 11-year-old girl in Worcestershire
Police are not treating the death of an 11-year-old girl, whose body was found in a park in Worcestershire, as a criminal investigation.
Planned gun attack on America's largest mall thwarted 'after teen bought assault rifle'
A planned gun attack on the largest mall in the US was prevented after a teenager was arrested trying to buy an assault rifle, according to officials.
The 87-year-old woman evicted from her home in Spain has died
An 87-year-old woman, whose eviction from her home sparked major protests in Spain and was partly responsible for a snap election, has died.
Man to face trial for attempted murder of British girl in Alps knife attack
A man who allegedly stabbed a British toddler at a playground in the French Alps will go on trial charged with attempted murder, prosecutors have said.
Family of GP found dead at home pay tribute to 'kind and loving' mother
The family of a GP who was found dead at home in Norfolk has paid tribute to her "kind, generous and loving" nature.
Southampton owner says 'we have suffered enough' as manager gets suspended ban over Spygate scandal
The head coach of Southampton FC has been given a suspended ban of six weeks and a fine of £28,000 over his role in the Spygate scandal.
Russia claims there is no epidemic risk after death of plague institute worker
Russia's health watchdog has claimed there is no risk of an epidemic following the death of a plague institute worker in Siberia - as the Kremlin accuses the media of providing false information about the case.
£6.7bn deal announced to buy Boots' 1,800 UK and Ireland stores
A deal has been announced which would see the £6.7bn sale of the 1,800 Boots stores across the UK and Ireland.
£6.7bn deal to buy Boots' 1,800 UK and Ireland stores
A deal has been announced which would see the £6.7bn sale of the 1,800 Boots stores across the UK and Ireland.
Baby girl who died while camping with family named by police
A three-month-old girl who died while camping with her family in Staffordshire has been named by police.
Russia claims there is no epidemic risk after death of plague institute worker
Russia's health watchdog claims there is no risk of an epidemic following the death of a plague institute worker in Siberia - with the Kremlin accusing the media of providing false information about the case.
Seven injured in attack at Polish school, say police
A man has been arrested after seven people were injured in an attack at a school in Poland.
Warrants used to raid two of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's homes were unlawful
A High Court judge has said Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Thames Valley Police have agreed the search warrants that allowed officers to raid two of his properties earlier this year were unlawful.
Ministers to land bankers for Heathrow expansion role
Ministers are lining up advisers to assess the affordability of Heathrow's £49bn third runway plan amid growing expectations that it will miss its 2035 completion deadline by four years.
Ex-college lecturer jailed for killing couple in Christmas drink-driving crash
A former college lecturer who caused the deaths of a husband and wife in a head-on crash while drink-driving following a Christmas party has been jailed for six years.
Man admits sex assault on woman who was drugged and raped by husband
A man has admitted sexually assaulting a woman who was drugged and raped by her husband for more than two decades.




















