The Metropolitan Police says it may reopen the investigation into allegations of phone hacking by the News of the World if new evidence is uncovered.

A pub landlady tells how she discovered a car embedded in the wall of the men's toilets.

Pakistan's Yasir Hameed says a meeting he had with the News of the World that was secretly recorded has been "inaccurately reported".

New Zealand's women break English hearts as they retain their World Cup crown in a nail-biting and hard-fought contest at The Stoop.

Former X Factor contestant Olly Murs goes straight to the top of the UK singles chart with his debut single Please Don't Let Me Go.

The first of a series of Underground strikes begins in London, with journeys expected to be severely disrupted this week.

A British soldier dies in hospital of injuries he received in an explosion in Afghanistan, the second British casualty in 24 hours.

Seven children in County Armagh, Northern Ireland have been infected with E. coli O157, the Public Health Agency confirms.

England underline their status as World Twenty20 champions as they cruise to victory in the first of two internationals against Pakistan.

Organisers say more than 23,000 people took part in this year's Great Scottish Run, held in Glasgow.