Government's most senior Commons lawyer faced embarrassment today after it emerged that police investigated a row over her puppy fouling a railway station platform... more
The good news is that the Israeli prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, has said that he will accept an independent Palestinian state - the cornerstone of President Barack Obama's new effort to make peace in the Middle East. The bad news is that he has hedged this concession with insuperable preconditions... more
Jacqui Smith was embarrassed by a campaigner who accused her of using "gimmicks" and "spin" as she launched the Government's domestic violence campaign... more
The 63-year-old, who won an Oscar last year for playing the Queen, said date-rape was a 'tricky area' and something men and women had to work out between themselves.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do