A former student who appeared on the BBC TV quiz show University Challenge has been cleared of raping a woman in her halls of residence.

British trading standards staff have won a landmark case after successfully prosecuting the man behind a Microsoft computer scam which tricks customers into paying for free anti-virus software.

A mother has appealed for the safe return of her 14-year-old daughter who UK police believe has disappeared with a 35-year-old convicted fraudster.

The British Crown Prosecution Service criticised a jury after it caused the collapse of a rape trial after some members watched a darts match on TV.

A father-of-four is due in court charged with causing the deaths of 10 people in the Selby rail disaster.