The Government has ruled out raising the age of criminal responsibility after the Children's Commissioner argued the killers of James Bulger were too young to have been prosecuted for murder.

Take That star Mark Owen is in rehab at a clinic after confessing his battles with womanising and drink.

A teenager charged with harassing David Askew, who died following a confrontation outside his home, was remanded in custody when he appeared in court.

Vince Cable has accused the Tories of "playing fast and loose" with the economy as they try to frighten voters into electing a Conservative government.

Two teenagers have been arrested over the murder of a man who confronted two robbers, Scotland Yard said.

A cake-maker has combined chocolate and shoes to make the ideal edible mother's day present.

Police are investigating claims that comedian Catherine Tate was targeted by a poison pen letter writer.

Union bosses have urged British Airways to end the "needless war against its own workforce" as the row over cost-cutting continued after the announcement of seven days of strikes by cabin crew.

The parents of Madeleine McCann have joined 450 runners to take part in a 10km fun run for missing people.

A 19-year-old singer chosen to represent the UK in this year's Eurovision Song Contest said the minute he heard the tune he thought it was a "definite winner".

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