Martin Finn, 22, has autism, but speaks to the world by singing note-perfectly in clubs and pubs, says Robert Mulhern

Angry slogans were spray-painted last month on walls, garages and a car in Silicon Valley. Now a widening income gap is sparking debate, frustration and even sporadic protests, writes Martha Mendoza

The family of a 14-year-old girl savaged to death by four dogs said they were “disgusted” after the owner walked free from court with a suspended sentence.

Dannii Minogue has tipped rival act Laura White, from Atherton in Lancashire, to win this year's X Factor rather than one of her own singers.

Irn-Bru and Tizer maker AG Barr today said it expected its full year results to be in line with market expectations despite rising costs and a “weakness” in the soft drinks market.