A British soldier who died of his injuries after a bomb blast in Afghanistan is named by the Ministry of Defence as Pte Daniel Steven Prior.

John Terry is reinstated as the permanent captain of England by boss Fabio Capello.

Church leaders in Scotland have backed an appeal by the First Minister for a "showcase" cup final on Sunday.

New powers come into force this week enabling law enforcement agencies to seize more money from criminals.

Orkney and Ayrshire cheese companies are calling for their produce to be given protected status under EU laws.

A murder inquiry is begun after a man is pronounced dead in hospital with gunshot wounds in the West Midlands.

Up to 100 firefighters tackle a large fire at an industrial estate in west London.

Police in Edinburgh are investigating a suspicious death, after the discovery of a man's body in a property in the Merchiston area of the city.