Man, 64, dies after 'youth abuse'

news.bbc.co.uk - A 64-year-old man with learning difficulties dies outside his Greater Manchester home after suffering years of abuse from youths. More... (UK)

Rail link 'must include Scotland'

news.bbc.co.uk - The UK government's proposals for a high-speed rail link must include Scotland, the Scottish government says. More... (UK)

Four in court over expense claims

news.bbc.co.uk - Three MPs and a peer are appearing in court in London facing charges in relation to their expenses claims. More... (UK)

UK giving US control of Musa Qala

news.bbc.co.uk - UK forces are to hand security powers in the Afghan district of Musa Qala to US troops, the defence secretary says. More... (UK)

Husband accused of wife's murder

news.bbc.co.uk - A man appears in court charged with murdering his first wife and trying to kill his second as part of a plot to make money. More... (UK)

Man jailed for organic egg scam

news.bbc.co.uk - A businessman is jailed for masterminding a scam which saw tens of millions of battery hen eggs sold as free-range or organic. More... (UK)

Three held over flat arson attack

news.bbc.co.uk - Two people are rescued from a first floor flat in the Ballysillan Road area of north Belfast which is destroyed in a fire. More... (UK)

Bolt gun killer to serve 30 years

news.bbc.co.uk - A Suffolk slaughterman who killed a woman with a bolt gun has his minimum sentence increased from 20 to 30 years. More... (UK)

Canal path killer jailed for life

news.bbc.co.uk - A 21-year-old is jailed for life for beating a man to death after asking for a cigarette on a canal towpath in Lancashire. More... (UK)

Ferguson issues Rooney challenge

news.bbc.co.uk - Sir Alex Ferguson challenges Wayne Rooney to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo's 42-goal season for Manchester United. More... (UK)

Up - a tale of education spending

news.bbc.co.uk - As spending rises on public services, so do expectations. So, are we really ready to bring all that to a halt? More... (UK)

Up... and up

news.bbc.co.uk - Are we really ready to let go of the education balloons? More... (UK)

Hamas releases British journalist

news.bbc.co.uk - Hamas releases a British journalist, Paul Martin, accused of spying and jailed for nearly a month in the Gaza Strip. More... (UK)

Doherty banned over road crash

news.bbc.co.uk - Musician Pete Doherty is banned from driving after admitting allowing his manager to use his car without insurance. More... (UK)

Crackdown on school place cheats

news.bbc.co.uk - A report into parents who cheat to get their child into a school calls for whistleblowing hotlines to be set up. More... (UK)

Tyrone Crystal factory is closing

news.bbc.co.uk - The Tyrone Crystal factory near Dungannon is to close with the loss of 31 jobs, after 40 years in existence. More... (UK)

Underground to axe up to 800 jobs

news.bbc.co.uk - London Underground (LU) is to axe up to 800 jobs under plans to make savings of £16m a year, the company has announced. More... (UK)

Ex-Bosnian leader freed on bail

news.bbc.co.uk - Ex-Bosnian President Ejup Ganic, who faces war crimes allegations, has been given bail by London's High Court. More... (UK)

Pink Floyd win EMI court battle

news.bbc.co.uk - EMI are no longer allowed to sell individual Pink Floyd tracks online, the High Court rules. More... (UK)

Live text - England v Germany

news.bbc.co.uk - England's men take on Germany in the semi-finals of the Hockey World Cup, having reached the last four for the first time since 1986. More... (UK)

As it happened - England v Germany

news.bbc.co.uk - England's men are defeated 4-1 by defending champions Germany in the semi-finals of the Hockey World Cup. More... (UK)

Five fallen soldiers back in UK

news.bbc.co.uk - The bodies of five British serviceman killed in Afghanistan last week are flown back to RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire. More... (UK)

Doherty banned over manager crash

news.bbc.co.uk - Musician Pete Doherty is banned from driving after admitting allowing his manager to use his car without insurance. More... (UK)

Life for stabbing friend in heart

news.bbc.co.uk - A judge tells a man he must serve at least 18 years for stabbing his friend in the heart in a street fight. More... (UK)

High-speed rail plans announced

news.bbc.co.uk - Plans for a new high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham have been announced by Transport Secretary Lord Adonis. More... (UK)

Man collapses after 'youth abuse'

news.bbc.co.uk - A 64-year-old man is found dead outside his home in Hattersley after youths causing trouble are reported to police. More... (UK)

Pupil assault teacher wins appeal

news.bbc.co.uk - A Dundee teacher convicted of assaulting two pupils is given an absolute discharge after an appeal. More... (UK)

Bosnian war leader granted bail

news.bbc.co.uk - Ex-Bosnian president Ejup Ganic, who faces war crimes allegations, has been given bail by London's High Court. More... (UK)

John Lewis staff get £151m bonus

news.bbc.co.uk - Department store group John Lewis reports a 9.7% rise in annual profits to £306.6m as staff share a bumper bonus. More... (UK)

Pakistan kidnap boy not released

news.bbc.co.uk - The Foreign Office says a five-year-old boy from Oldham kidnapped in Pakistan has not been released. More... (UK)

Rail union workers vote to strike

news.bbc.co.uk - Network Rail maintenance workers vote in favour of strikes, bringing about the possibility of action over Easter. More... (UK)

England to make late Broad call

news.bbc.co.uk - England will make a last-minute call on the fitness of Stuart Broad for the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong. More... (UK)

Scotland's death rate falls by 3%

news.bbc.co.uk - The number of deaths in Scotland fell by more than 3% to 53,856 last year, the registrar general has announced. More... (UK)

Failed 'mercy killing' wife dies

news.bbc.co.uk - A woman convicted of trying to kill her husband in what she said was an attempted "mercy killing" dies in an assisted suicide in Switzerland. More... (UK)

Salt mine extension to bring jobs

news.bbc.co.uk - Ten jobs are to be created after the approval of plans to extend Northern Ireland's only salt mine, the environment minister says. More... (UK)

Hamas release British journalist

news.bbc.co.uk - Hamas release a British journalist, Paul Martin, accused of spying and jailed for a month in the Gaza Strip, British officials say. More... (UK)

Farming future

news.bbc.co.uk - The dawning of the age of the agricultural automatons More... (UK)

Patchy picture on school places

news.bbc.co.uk - Most families in England were given their first choice of secondary school - but the picture is varied. More... (UK)

Profits at John Lewis rise 9.7%

news.bbc.co.uk - Department store group John Lewis reports a 9.7% rise in annual profits to £306.6m as staff share a bumper bonus. More... (UK)

Say what?

news.bbc.co.uk - School Report's definitive guide to teenage slang More... (UK)

Fire destroys Shoreditch offices

news.bbc.co.uk - More than 100 firefighters tackle a major fire at a restaurant and office block in central London. More... (UK)

Under fire force 'failed victim'

news.bbc.co.uk - Greater Manchester Police is told it failed a woman murdered by her ex-partner as a report grades it as one of the worst in England. More... (UK)

Service to dedicate memorial wall

news.bbc.co.uk - The prime minister will attend a service to rededicate the Basra Memorial Wall following its relocation to Staffordshire. More... (UK)

'Poor' force failed killed woman

news.bbc.co.uk - Greater Manchester Police is told it failed a woman murdered by her ex-partner as a report grades it as one of the worst in England. More... (UK)

Morrisons profit up on new stores

news.bbc.co.uk - The UK's fourth biggest supermarket group, Morrisons, reports a 30% rise in annual profits after it opens more stores. More... (UK)

Confusion over kidnap in Pakistan

news.bbc.co.uk - Police in Pakistan dismiss reports a five-year-old British boy who was kidnapped last week has been released. More... (UK)

Major fire guts Shoreditch block

news.bbc.co.uk - More than 100 firefighters tackle a major fire at a restaurant and office block in central London. More... (UK)

Two rescued as fire destroys flat

news.bbc.co.uk - Two people are rescued from a first floor flat in the Ballysillan Road area of north Belfast which is destroyed in a fire. More... (UK)

Flat is destroyed in city blaze

news.bbc.co.uk - A man and a woman are rescued from a first floor flat in north Belfast which is destroyed in a fire. More... (UK)

Access to NHS dentists 'improves'

news.bbc.co.uk - A patients' group says access to NHS dentists in Wales has got better - as dental charges remain frozen for a fourth year. More... (UK)

Police 'report card' to go online

news.bbc.co.uk - Inspections on the four Welsh police forces to be published on a new website finds services are generally "fair" or "good". More... (UK)

Failings over rapist father examined

news.bbc.co.uk - Failings by police and social services over two sisters raped by their father over many years is widely reported in Thursday's papers. More... (UK)

Four due in court over expenses

news.bbc.co.uk - Three Labour MPs and a Tory peer are due in court later to face charges in relation to their expenses claims. More... (UK)

Afghan criticisms unfair, PM says

news.bbc.co.uk - Gordon Brown labels as "unfair" criticisms over the timing of his weekend visit to British troops in Afghanistan. More... (UK)

Union to consider BA strike dates

news.bbc.co.uk - Union leaders representing British Airways cabin crew will meet later to decide whether to announce dates for a strike. More... (UK)

Clegg seeks £10bn to cut deficit

news.bbc.co.uk - Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg calls for a £10bn "down payment" in the next financial year to help cut the UK's deficit. More... (UK)

MPs query non-political ministers

news.bbc.co.uk - Ennobling people from outside Parliament to make them ministers should be "exceptional", cross-party MPs say. More... (UK)

High-speed rail line plan awaited

news.bbc.co.uk - Plans for a new high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham are to be published by the government later. More... (UK)

Mosque plan thrown out by council

news.bbc.co.uk - Plans to build a mosque on the site of a listed building in Camberley are thrown out by councillors. More... (UK)

Police 'risk public confidence'

news.bbc.co.uk - Police failures to tackle anti-social behaviour risk public confidence, says the chief inspector of constabulary. More... (UK)

Fire College 'failed fire safety'

news.bbc.co.uk - The UK Fire Service College failed to comply with fire safety laws when part of its own premises burnt down, the BBC learns. More... (UK)

GPs 'lax' on cholesterol targets

news.bbc.co.uk - Many lives could be saved if GPs followed guidelines for reducing cholesterol in those at high risk of heart disease, a study suggests. More... (UK)

Hospital rap over medicine errors

news.bbc.co.uk - Too many patients in England and Wales are not getting their medicines in hospital, a safety watchdog says. More... (UK)

Councils told not to have 'goldfish bowl facilitated conversations'

news.bbc.co.uk - Wellderly, webinar and disbenefits are among new forms of jargon being used by the public sector, a survey reveals. More... (UK)

Police chief defends 'poor' force

news.bbc.co.uk - The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) criticises a report grading the force poorly. More... (UK)

GMP chief criticises report card

news.bbc.co.uk - The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) criticises a report grading the force poorly. More... (UK)

Rugby stars set to honour McLaren

news.bbc.co.uk - A tribute evening is to take place at Murrayfield rugby stadium in honour of rugby commentator Bill McLaren. More... (UK)

Food for thought: McDonald's offers work-based GCSE

news.bbc.co.uk - Teenagers who complete a period of work experience at McDonald's will be able to gain a qualification equivalent to a GCSE. More... (UK)

Winter insurance claims hit £650m

news.bbc.co.uk - Insurers paid out £650m from 335,000 claims made as a result of damage caused by the wintry weather in the UK. More... (UK)

UK harmony needs 'political will'

news.bbc.co.uk - Closer co-operation between Holyrood and Westminster will only be achieved if it is backed by political will, a committee of MPs says. More... (UK)

Schools offered gang trouble tips

news.bbc.co.uk - Schools in England are being issued with new guidance on how to spot signs that children are involved with gangs. More... (UK)

Labour MP facing expenses probe

news.bbc.co.uk - Labour MP Harry Cohen is being investigated by the police over his expenses claims, the BBC understands. More... (UK)

Man to face UVF terrorism charges

news.bbc.co.uk - A 33-year-old man is to appear in court charged with terrorist offences linked to the UVF, the police say. More... (UK)

Tories allege plan to cut police

news.bbc.co.uk - The Tories allege ministers plan to cut the number of uniformed officers despite a pledge to protect front line police. More... (UK)

Tories say Labour plan police cut

news.bbc.co.uk - The Tories allege ministers plan to cut the number of uniformed officers despite a pledge to protect front line police. More... (UK)

Burnley 1-1 Stoke

news.bbc.co.uk - David Nugent's headed finish earns relegation-threatened Burnley their first point in five games in a scrappy encounter at Turf Moor. More... (UK)

Man Utd into Champions League quarters

news.bbc.co.uk - Wayne Rooney scores twice in another irresistible display as Manchester United ease into the Champions League quarter-finals at AC Milan's expense. More... (UK)

Afghan anxieties

news.bbc.co.uk - Why the UK fears politics and force are out of synch More... (UK)

Man charged with terror offences

news.bbc.co.uk - A 30-year-old Tyneside man has been charged with a series of terror offences, police said. More... (UK)

Gambler awaits extradition result

news.bbc.co.uk - A British poker champion accused of killing his wife and dumping her body in a US national park will find out in April if he is to be extradited. More... (UK)

Ex-chief warns over defence funds

news.bbc.co.uk - Ministers will have to cut back all but the most essential projects to meet a funding shortfall, a former defence chief warns. More... (UK)

Ex-chief warns on defence funds

news.bbc.co.uk - Ministers will have to cut back all but the most essential projects to meet a funding shortfall, a former defence chief warns. More... (UK)

Apology over drink price claims

news.bbc.co.uk - Leading whisky supplier Whyte & Mackay says it is sorry if it misled anyone over its case against minimum drink pricing. More... (UK)

BA strike talks end without deal

news.bbc.co.uk - Talks between BA and the Unite union aimed at averting strike action by cabin crew break down without agreement. More... (UK)

Renewed threat to crystal factory

news.bbc.co.uk - There is a renewed threat to the Tyrone Crystal factory in Dungannon, County Tyrone, according to staff. More... (UK)

Pakistan kidnap father back in UK

news.bbc.co.uk - The father of a British boy kidnapped in Pakistan returns to the UK against the wishes of the country's police, the BBC learns. More... (UK)

Bulger error man in plea to Straw

news.bbc.co.uk - A man subjected to a hate campaign over false claims he is Jon Venables pleads with Jack Straw to reveal his new identity. More... (UK)

Tram project 'could be delayed'

news.bbc.co.uk - Edinburgh's new tram line may not be operational until January 2014 - almost 2 years later than expected. More... (UK)

Parents complain that buggies are seen as a nuisance

news.bbc.co.uk - Parents with buggies who take up wheelchair spaces on buses face a crackdown in a government campaign to improve passengers' experiences. More... (UK)

Pompey axe 85 jobs to cut costs

news.bbc.co.uk - Administrators at Portsmouth FC start to make employees redundant, with 85 people losing their jobs. More... (UK)

Spotlight on

news.bbc.co.uk - A big night for Manchester Utd on and off the pitch More... (UK)

Keep 'distance' from US - Clegg

news.bbc.co.uk - Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg says the UK must not automatically follow the US on key foreign policy issues. More... (UK)

Labour 'trusted more on education'

news.bbc.co.uk - A BBC Newsnight poll suggests that the Conservatives are failing to win over voters unsatisfied with Labour's record on education. More... (UK)

Labour edges ahead on education

news.bbc.co.uk - A BBC Newsnight poll suggests that the Conservatives are failing to win over voters unsatisfied with Labour's record on education. More... (UK)

Labour edge ahead on education

news.bbc.co.uk - A BBC Newsnight poll suggests that the Conservatives are failing to win over voters unsatisfied with Labour's record on education. More... (UK)

Labour 'ahead on education'

news.bbc.co.uk - A BBC Newsnight poll suggests that the Conservatives are failing to win over voters unsatisfied with Labour's record on education. More... (UK)

Human remains found in garden dig

news.bbc.co.uk - Human remains are found in a garden in south-west London after a tip-off about a body at the property, police confirm. More... (UK)

Just what caused 75 starlings to 'fall from the sky'?

news.bbc.co.uk - Mystery surrounds the deaths of 75 starlings which fell from the sky on to the driveway of a Somerset house. More... (UK)

Starling flock 'falls from sky'

news.bbc.co.uk - Mystery surrounds the deaths of 75 starlings which fell from the sky on to the driveway of a Somerset house. More... (UK)

Chester wound up

news.bbc.co.uk - Why Cardiff and Southend could be next to disappear More... (UK)