Czech train crash kills seven
19.59 Fri Aug 08
Ten people have died and at least 100 have been injured in a train crash in the Czech Republic.
Report warns of $200 oil price
19.59 Fri Aug 08
A think tank has warned that oil prices could hit $200 a barrel because of a supply "crunch" in five years time.
Minister fails to end stamp duty speculation
19.59 Fri Aug 08
The Housing minister has failed to put an end to speculation that stamp duty is to be suspended.
Pietersen celebrates with century
19.59 Fri Aug 08
Kevin Pietersen celebrated his first innings as England captain by scoring a century.
Common fertility treatments 'little use'
19.59 Fri Aug 08
Mother Nature is just as effective as some common fertility treatments, new research has suggested.
International drug ring busted in Australia
19.59 Fri Aug 08
Police in Australia have busted an international drug ring and seized nearly five tons of ecstasy.
RBS reports losses of £692m
19.59 Fri Aug 08
Royal Bank of Scotland has reported losses of £692 million for the first half of 2008.
Youths lacking adult role models
19.59 Fri Aug 08
UK youngsters are joining gangs because of a lack of adult role models, a leading charity has said.
Twelve years jail for 800kg of cannabis
19.59 Fri Aug 08
Two men were jailed for 12 years each after being found guilty for their part in trying to smuggle £1.6 million worth of cannabis
Britain warns Iran sanctions 'will be difficult'
19.59 Fri Aug 08
A senior British official has warned an agreement on new international sanctions against Iran will be difficult.
Energy firms 'picking pockets' of Britons
19.59 Fri Aug 08
A consumer champion has claimed that Britons are having their "pockets picked" by big European energy firms.
Coltrane used in NZ 'wanted' poster
19.59 Fri Aug 08
Wanted posters have gone up in New Zealand with a picture of Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane.
British climber killed in 160ft fall
19.59 Fri Aug 08
A British teenager has fallen 160 feet to his death while climbing in the French Alps, police have said.
Ebay bid for Lord's title reaches £3m
19.59 Fri Aug 08
A lord who has put his title and property up for sale on Ebay has received bids over £3 million.
Radcliffe 'is still woman to beat'
19.59 Fri Aug 08
Paula Radcliffe is still the woman to beat in Beijing despite her injury worries, USA marathon runner Deena Kastor has said.
Paris launches new handbag range
19.59 Fri Aug 08
Paris Hilton has launched her new range of handbags called "Confidence" in Copenhagen.
Nicole Kidman's baby plea to paparazzi
19.59 Fri Aug 08
Nicole Kidman and hubby Keith Urban have asked the paparazzi to leave their baby, Sunday, alone
Man quizzed over Walworth shooting
19.59 Fri Aug 08
A 19-year-old man is being questioned by police in connection with the fatal shooting of an "innocent bystander" in a shop.
House repossessions hit 12-year high
19.59 Fri Aug 08
The number of UK house repossessions jumped by 48 per cent in the first half of the year to hit a 12-year high.
Seventh student murder suspect bailed
19.59 Fri Aug 08
A seventh person arrested over the murder of two French students has been released on bail.
Scolari angers Sir Alex
19.59 Fri Aug 08
Luiz Felipe Scolari's claims that Chelsea will win the title have have angered Sir Alex Ferguson.
The Police perform final gig
19.59 Fri Aug 08
The Police perform their last ever concert at Madison Square Gardens joined by New York City police band.
Wind farms get Government go-ahead
19.59 Fri Aug 08
Two wind farms which will provide enough electricity to power more than 200,000 homes have been given the go-ahead.
A wedding on a budget
19.59 Fri Aug 08
A money conscious couple is spending the biggest day of their lives on the smallest of budgets - £407.
Twelve killed in Texas bus crash
19.59 Fri Aug 08
At least 12 people have been killed and several injured when a private charter bus crashed north of Dallas, Texas.
Rail employees to strike
19.59 Fri Aug 08
Thousands of rail maintenance staff are to walk off the job next Friday in protest over their pay and work conditions.
Actor joins order of Bards
19.59 Fri Aug 08
'Edge of Love' star Matthew Rhys has spoken of his pride at joining a Druidic order of bards in Cardiff.
UK Scouts had 'lucky escape' from crash
19.59 Fri Aug 08
A group of British Scouts who were on a coach which smashed head-on into a lorry while visiting Canada had a "lucky escape".
'Ronaldo may stay longer than a season'
19.59 Fri Aug 08
Sir Alex Ferguson has said he is confident Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Manchester United for longer than a single season.
Beyonce advert off colour
19.59 Fri Aug 08
Cosmetics giant L'Oreal is accused of lightening the singer's skin tone in a new hair poster.
Sandi Thom single set for release
19.59 Fri Aug 08
Scottish singer songwriter Sandi Thom has talked about her new single due for release.
Distraught GB boxer flies home
19.59 Fri Aug 08
A British boxer rated as a good bet to win Olympic gold has flown home from Beijing after failing to make his fighting weight.
Jo Jo: I was the original Hannah Montana
19.59 Fri Aug 08
R&B pop singer JoJo has revealed she turned down the role of Hannah Montana.
'Date set for Musharraf impeachment'
19.59 Fri Aug 08
Impeachment proceedings against Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf may begin next week, according to reports.
Kidney cancer drugs withdrawn
19.59 Fri Aug 08
People suffering from advanced kidney cancer are to be denied four drugs on the NHS because they are too expensive.
Hollywood fashion critic in coma
19.59 Fri Aug 08
Hollywood fashion critic, Mr Blackwell, known for his 'worst dressed' list is in a coma
TV pair to represent UK at Eurovision dance
19.59 Fri Aug 08
Strictly Come Dancing pair Louisa Lytton and Vincent Simone are to represent the UK at the Eurovision Dance Contest