A senior British counter-terrorism police officer was found guilty of misconduct in public office over a call to the News of the World to discuss an investigation into phone-hacking by its reporters.

EastEnders actress Jessie Wallace has abandoned an appeal against a three-year drink-drive ban, it was announced today.

Actress Jessie Wallace has been banned from driving for three years and fined £1,000 (€1,400) after admitting drink-driving.