Former royal aide Jane Andrews recaptured at budget hotel

Jane Andrews, the Duchess of York?s former dresser who murdered her boyfriend, was back in a secure prison today after being found at a hotel with three people believed to be family members.

Gordon Brown accused of suffocating the Chilcot Iraq Inquiry

Gordon Brown was accused of trying to suffocate the Iraq Inquiry today by giving individual Whitehall departments the power to veto sections of the final report.

Religious studies teacher Madeleine Martin jailed for affair with pupil

A religious studies teacher was jailed for 32 months today for having sex with a teenage pupil she seduced on Facebook.

Cocaine-snorting rabbi Baruch Chalomish cleared of drug dealing

A multi-millionaire rabbi who enjoyed cocaine-fuelled parties with prostitutes wept today as he was cleared of dealing drugs.

Swiss 'Jetman' Yves Rossy ditches in Atlantic

The Swiss adventurer Yves Rossy found himself in deep water today after a bid to make the first intercontinental flight using a jet-powered wing strapped to his back failed.

Boots 'labels homeopathy as effective despite lack of evidence'

The chief pharmacist at Boots today admitted the company markets homeopathic remedies as effective cures despite there being no medical evidence that they work.

Tattoo is the only clue to Brighton beach body

This tattoo is the clue which Sussex Police hope will lead to the identification of a body that was washed up on Brighton beach last week.

Gordon Brown to push for royal Roman Catholics law change

Gordon Brown today sparked controversy on the eve of the Commonwealth summit by suggesting he backs the sweeping away of 300-year-old laws that prevent Roman Catholics ascending to the Throne.

Consumer groups spy ray of light in shock ruling over bank charges

Critics of the banks reacted with dismay to today's Supreme Court ruling on overdraft fees but said it offered a "glimmer of hope" for customers.

Inquiry announced into 'Battle of Danny Boy' Iraq abuse claims

The Ministry of Defence today pledged to provide ?full support? to a new investigation into allegations that British soldiers murdered and abused Iraqi civilians.

Rape victims 'face police culture of disbelief,' report finds

Rape victims face a culture of disbelief from the police, according to a report published today.

Mint tea 'as effective as aspirin, scientists find

A cup of mint tea could be as effective as an aspirin for pain relief, according to scientists.