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Woman's body found on beach

A woman's body has been found on the beach at the seaside resort of Teigmouth in Devon.

Memorial for plane crash victims

A memorial service is being held to mark the 50th anniversary of a plane crash in Downend which claimed the lives of 15 people.

Hunters mark start of the season

One of the country's biggest hunts is out in force on the first official day of the hunting season.

Two sailors start 4,000-mile race

Two South West sailors leave the start line in France and head for Brazil in the Transat Jacques Vabre yacht race.

Traders 'fear' market expansion

Many stallholders at Bath's Farmers' Market say they are unhappy about plans for expansion.

Gavin claims historic world title

Frankie Gavin becomes England's first ever World Amateur Champion with victory over Domenico Valentino.

Rose maintains lead in Merit hunt

Justin Rose is on course to claim the European Order of Merit crown despite a rollercoaster day at the Volvo Masters.

Dance director collects MBE

BILLY FORSYTH, dance director for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, has received an MBE for services to Highland dancing, taking the opportunity to show off some of his prize-winning footwork in the Buckingham Palace quadrangle.

Mum's appeal after son's suicide

The mother of a Belfast boy who committed suicide says drugs and dealers must be taken off the streets.

Veteran republican Meehan dies

Martin Meehan, a Sinn Fein councillor and formally a major figure in the IRA, dies aged 62.

SDLP to set up all-Ireland group

The SDLP is to set up a working group to look at all-Ireland political links with other parties.

NI's parties 'want segregation'

Alliance leader David Ford says Northern Ireland's four main parties of having no interest in ending segregation.

Homeless man charged with theft

A homeless man appears in court charged with stealing money and a mobile phone.

Bill to end 50% remission is due

The government will publish a new criminal justice bill next week setting out its plan to end 50% remission.

Glens move top after victory

Glentoran go top of the Carnegie Premier League on goal difference by beating Institute 4-0.

Man held in counter-terror raid

A man is arrested under the Terrorism Act after potentially explosive materials were seized at a house in England.

Flat robbery leaves owner shaken

Two robbers force their way into a flat and steal thousands of pounds worth of property.

Man, 38, killed as car hits tree

A 38-year-old man dies at the scene after his car hits a tree in Renfrewshire.

Crewman gets fishing hook in eye

A Portuguese crewman is airlifted to hospital after an accident on a fishing boat.

Tartan Army praised for donations

Generous football fans are praised for their efforts to make Georgian kids smile with new strips.

Kilmarnock 1-2 Celtic

Two goals from Scott McDonald fire Celtic to victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.

Scrap free breakfast, say Tories

With half of Wales's primary schools offering free breakfast, Conservatives again call for the scheme to end.

Builder warning as conman jailed

People are warned not to accept offers from 'cold caller' builders after one who tricked OAPs out of 8,000 is jailed.

WWI Armenian memorial unveiled

A monument to Armenians who died during World War I is unveiled at the Temple of Peace in Cardiff.

One dead, three injured in crash

One person dies and three others are taken to hospital following a collision involving two cars in the early hours.

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