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Tobin guilty of schoolgirl murder
Killer and sex offender Peter Tobin will serve at least 30 years in jail for the murder of Falkirk schoolgirl Vicky Hamilton.
Menezes verdict choice limited
The jury in the inquest of Jean Charles de Menezes will not be able to consider a verdict of unlawful killing, the coroner says.
Ambulance staff checks 'lacking'
A BBC investigation into a private ambulance operator finds shortcomings in staff vetting and training.
Stranded Britons 'will get home'
Government ministers are working with airlines to bring home thousands of British tourists stranded in Thailand.
Full Scots fiscal power ruled out
Moves to hand full financial powers to Scotland have been ruled out by the body considering reforms to devolution.
Conjoined twins being separated
An operation to separate conjoined twins born to a Shropshire woman is taking place after being brought forward.
Police to review MP leaks inquiry
A top police officer will probe the handling of the inquiry into Home Office leaks which led to the arrest of Tory MP Damian Green.
BA in merger talks with Qantas
British Airways announces that it is discussing a potential merger with the Australian flag-carrier Qantas Airways.
Boy George decides not to testify
Boy George chooses not to give evidence in his defence at his trial for imprisoning a male escort.
Town 'insulted' by Christmas tree that 'looks more like a twig'
A Christmas tree in a County Durham town centre is branded the "worst in the country".
Andrew defends under-fire coaches
RFU director of elite rugby Rob Andrew says he is happy with England's coaching set-up despite the disappointing autumn international campaign.
Ronaldo scoops best player award
Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo wins the Ballon D'Or award ahead of Lionel Messi and Fernando Torres.
Olympic champion DeGale turns pro
Olympic champion James DeGale signs a pro contract with Frank Warren and fires a parting shot at the Amateur Boxing Association of England.
28 years, no work
Why has Elizabeth never had a paid job?
Nick Robinson
The Met has made first move - how will the Speaker react?
Cervical cancer
Survivor urges more women to have screening
Nuclear option
How a prime minister must make a terrible choice
Brian Taylor
No conclusions from the Calman report into devolution
In pictures
Snow flurries which fell across northern England overnight
Preacher Qatada returned to jail
Abu Qatada is returned to prison after an immigration panel found there was a significant risk of him absconding from bail.
Lapland 'scam' costs woman £3,000
A woman fears she has wasted £3,000 on tickets to a Lapland-style theme park in the New Forest described as a "scam" by angry visitors.
Life for teenager's two murderers
Two burglars who beat a teenager to death in front of his girlfriend at a flat in Newcastle are jailed for life.
Sales growth slows at Tesco
Growth in UK sales, excluding new stores and petrol sales, slows down to 2% as Tesco pays the price for its discount brands.
Shannon mother case is 'flawed'
The case against the mother of Shannon Matthews is "fatally flawed", a jury is told.
Work for welfare plans detailed
Lone parents of children aged one to seven should be preparing to re-enter work, says a review.
You can call him Mr Time
As 2008 turns to 2009 at the end of this month, an extra second will be added to every clock. But who is in charge of our time keeping? This man is the world's director of time.
Been and gone
The woman who helped the Slinky toy to global success and other sad losses of the past month.
When did 'grooming' become a dirty word?
Supporters of Damian Green are outraged at the use of the word "grooming" by police
questioning the MP.
Anger over Baby P case persists
The latest developments in the aftermath of the death of Baby P fill many of the front pages, commentaries and leader columns.
Deputy mayor jailed for grooming
The former deputy mayor of Harrogate is jailed for eight months for trying to persuade a 13-year-old to have sex with him.
Liverpool player's home targeted
The luxury Cheshire home of Liverpool footballer Jermaine Pennant is damaged in a suspected ram-raid.
Father of two dies in lough fall
The man who died after falling from a fishing boat in Lough Neagh on Monday night was a father of two from Tyrone.
Ministers meet Bush in Washington
The first and deputy ministers meet with President George W Bush in Washington before travelling to New York.
Liver disease killing more Scots
Scotland's top doctor urges people to adopt healthier lifestyles as deaths from liver disease increase.
Photo and cleaning firm cuts jobs
Scottish dry cleaning and photo processing firm Bowie Castlebank Group goes into administration with the loss of 817 jobs.
£350m boost for capital projects
Hospital reorganisation, schools and affordable housing are among the schemes which will be funded by a £350m fund.
Suitcase heroin smuggler jailed
A 30-year-old man who smuggled 220lb of heroin worth £4.5m into the UK in luggage is sent to prison for eight years.
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