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Cornwall: a royal retreat

2009-11-19T11:19:58Z

When Prince Charles is in need of a break, he disappears to Cornwall. How wise - there are secret subtropical gardens, Norman castles and fine art to discover.

Woman charged with child sex abuse

2009-11-19T11:48:14Z

Woman charged with child sex offences following the investigation into paedophile nursery worker Vanessa George and accomplice Colin Blanchard

Nursery paedophile 'has started to name some of her child victims'

2009-10-29T07:59:47Z

Detectives in talks with lawyers representing a nursery worker who abused young children amid claims that she has finally named some of her victims

Suicide bid of nursery perv�s husband

2009-10-07T10:31:42Z

Distraught husband of nursery paedophile Vanessa George has tried to kill himself with a mixture of alcohol and pills

Tell us your victims� names to end agony of parents

2009-10-02T07:26:04Z

Police begin renewed efforts to persuade nursery paedophile Vanessa George to confess the names of her victims to end the anguish faced by dozens of parents

Prince Harry�s help for wounded Marine

2009-08-19T15:08:27Z

Royal Marine badly wounded in Afghanistan said Prince Harry was backing him in his battle for better compensation for injured troops

Postal strike escalates

2009-07-14T09:35:25Z

Thousands of postal workers across the UK are to strike on Friday in a worsening row over jobs, pay and services, threatening the worst disruption to deliveries for years

Beth Ditto launches new plus-size fashion range

2009-07-10T10:25:43Z

Fans of The Gossip frontwoman Beth Ditto's flamboyant style get the chance to snap up some of her own fashion designs on the high street

Britain's Next Top Model Mecia Simson makes cover debut

2009-07-07T07:49:20Z

Mecia Simson, a waitress who won television competition Britain's Next Top Model had her first cover shoot unveiled.

Husband of nursery worker on child porn charges speaks of his shock

2009-06-12T06:23:09Z

The husband of a female nursery worker charged with sexually assaulting children said he was shocked over the allegations

Nursery worker charged with sexual assault and making child porn

2009-06-10T14:52:53Z

A female nursery worker has been charged with sexual assault and making indecent images of children

UK signs �559 million naval contract with Babcock

2009-03-31T11:09:39Z

Britain's Ministry of Defence said it had agreed a four-year, �559 million pound contract with Babcock International Group Plc to provide support services to the Royal Navy at Devonport naval base

Police hold five amid G20 terror plot fear

2009-03-30T13:16:24Z

Three men and two women have been arrested on suspicion of plotting to attack the G20 summit of world leaders in London

Rodgers won't stop rotating

2009-03-04T09:37:06Z

Football: Watford boss Brendan Rodgers has stood by his rotation policy following his decision to make four changes in the club's 2-1 defeat at Plymouth

Wenger warned cash is short

2009-01-02T10:07:05Z

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has warned the club's spending in the transfer window will be hit by the recession

British forces deaths hit 300

2008-11-13T14:00:51Z

The deaths of two Royal Marines in an explosion brought the combined toll of British forces in the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq to 300

This lack of respect on all sides is hurting our game

2008-11-12T09:56:13Z

Football managers and referees were destined never to get on but rantings at the League Managers Association meeting in Coventry on Monday suggest a total breakdown in the relationship is now on the cards

Mini-cameras give police an extra eye on the beat

2008-10-23T07:41:10Z

Police officers are to be equipped with body cameras in an attempt to deter antisocial behaviour and gather evidence for prosecutions

Nailbomber 'targeted shoppers to avenge Muslims'

2008-10-15T13:12:14Z

This is the terrifying moment when would-be suicide bomber Nicky Reilly brings his bombs into a crowded Exeter restaurant

Boothroyd rues weak firepower

2008-09-17T09:19:21Z

Aidy Boothroyd admits his Watford side lack quality in attack following their 2-1 home defeat by Plymouth

Regional papers face bigger woes than just an economic downturn

2008-09-03T09:39:32Z

There can be few more difficult and unpalatable jobs than managing decline in a mature market. Yet that�s what regional newspaper owners have been doing for at least a quarter of a century

Paul Sturrock: I am fighting Parkinson's

2008-07-28T14:42:32Z

Plymouth manager Paul Sturrock reveals he has had Parkinson's Disease for eight years

Daley's best books his Beijing dream

2008-06-23T11:31:32Z

14-year-old diving prospect Tom Daley was overwhelmed at being confirmed for two events at the Beijing Olympics

Adomah set for move to West Ham

2008-04-16T10:38:31Z

Barnet winger Albert Adomah poised to jump from the Ryman League to the Premier League in just six months

Doing the Marathon

2008-04-02T09:21:20Z

With 30,000 runners raring to go the 2008 Flora London Marathon is fast approaching. But you don't have to be in the race to get in on the action.

George adds second Wembley concert

2007-03-09T08:25:14Z

George Michael added a second Wembley Stadium date to his summer tour. Tickets for the first date are already being advertised on online auction site eBay for �350.

Tickets going on sale for first Wembley concert

2007-03-06T11:35:05Z

Tickets for George Michael performing the first concert at the new Wembley Stadium go on sale Thursday morning.

Michael concert first for new Wembley

2007-03-05T08:28:05Z

George Michael will play the first concert at the new Wembley Stadium. The singer will take to the stage at the new venue on June 9.

Racing to be folk's true king

2007-02-21T00:00:00Z

Seth Lakeman exuded confidence, brilliant musicianship and a smatter of swagger during a masterful set, says Mark Espiner.

Magic medicine from the singing nurse

2007-01-05T00:00:00Z

Former Army nurse Louise Parker started her singing career relatively late but has been steadily making up for lost time.