Newcastle have said they are “embarrassed and appalled” by the violent scenes that erupted after Sunday’s derby defeat by Sunderland, as police warned that more needs to be done to tackle disorder in English football.

British trade union experts are to examine the finances of car giant MG Rover following top level talks to discuss concerns over executive pay and pensions, it was announced today.

A Sri Lankan Buddhist monk was today jailed for life after being found guilty of murdering a work colleague by hacking him to death with a meat cleaver.

The cause of the Potters Bar rail crash, which left seven people dead and dozens injured, could be known within days, it emerged today.