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.

A woman is sexually assaulted by a man at Hamiltonsbawn, County Armagh.

Penny farthing riders from around the world take to the streets for the 1km Knutsford Great Race.

About 900 runners in the Bristol Half Marathon do not get an official time record after microchips they are wearing fall off.

A father and son are killed when their plane crashes after a mid-air collision with another aircraft during a race.

Many people are in favour of reducing the deficit but they are less clear about where cuts should be made, a BBC poll suggests.

A police officer who was caught on CCTV injuring a woman by throwing her into a cell faces being dismissed.

Michael Gove says demand for new free schools has exceeded expectations but Labour says plans for 16 new institutions next year are "laughable".

A public inquiry into failings at a Staffordshire hospital could cost the trust that runs it £1m, the chief executive says.

Andy Murray crashes out of the US Open with a third-round defeat by Stanislas Wawrinka after wins for Rafael Nadal, Kim Clijsters and Venus Williams on day seven at Flushing Meadows.

A memorial service takes place for two apprentice jockeys killed in an arson attack in North Yorkshire.

The Scottish government is set to shelve plans for an independence referendum before next year's election.

Former head of the Army Gen Sir Richard Dannatt accuses Tony Blair and Gordon Brown of letting down British troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Some community identities in Wales may be "wiped clean" by proposals to shake up local councils, it is claimed.

Foreign Secretary William Hague says he and his wife have received "huge public support" since making a frank statement about their private life.

Police trying to identify a badly-burnt body found on a golf course in East Sussex believe the young man was murdered elsewhere.