A notorious British prisoner who escaped after allegedly stabbing two prison officers and fleeing from Tallaght Hospital in Dublin has been recaptured.

A prisoner has escaped from Tallaght hospital after stabbing two prison officers.

“Habitual sexual predator” Gary Glitter could face further charges after he was convicted of sexually abusing three young girls.

Gary Glitter is now barely recognisable from the brash, ebullient star of 1970s glam rock.

Gary Glitter broke down in tears as he tried to explain to jurors why he had been in possession of pornographic images of children.

The trial of former pop star Gary Glitter, who is accused of a string of historic sex offences against three girls, will take place today after it was adjourned by the judge yesterday.

The trial in England of former pop star Gary Glitter, who is accused of a string of historic sex offences against three girls, has been adjourned.

Gary Glitter is expected to go on trial in England today accused of a string of historic sex offences against three girls.

A 16-year-old boy will appear in court later today charged with the murder of a teenager stabbed to death in London on Thursday evening.

Gary Glitter has appeared in court to deny a string of historic sex offences against three girls.

Gary Glitter has appeared in court in England to deny a string of historic sex offences against three girls.

Gary Glitter is due to appear in court today charged with a string of historic sex offences against two girls.

Prince George has carried out his first official engagement — going on a crawl-about with other babies.

A group of alleged cyber plotters accused of stealing £1.3m from a British bank branch by taking control of its computer system will appear in court today.

A man described by police as the “Mr Big” of UK cyber crime is believed to be among plotters who stole £1.3m (€1.5m) from a bank branch by taking control of its computer system.

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are moving to the UK.

Will.i.am and Geri Halliwell are rumoured to be an item after being spotted enjoying a secret dinner date.

Mathew Horne is pleased to see the back of 'Gavin and Stacey'.

A gay Saudi prince was today jailed for life for beating and strangling his servant to death in the culmination of a campaign of “sadistic” abuse.

A MALE escort alleged to have performed a sex act on a Saudi prince accused of murder told a court how he visited the hotel where he was staying.

A gay Saudi prince murdered his servant in a ferocious attack with a “sexual element”, a court heard.

A gay Saudi prince killed his servant in a murder of “ferocity” which had a “sexual element”, a court heard today.

A sixth man was being questioned tonight by counter-terrorism detectives investigating a plot to attack the Pope.

TWO more men were found guilty of taking part in Britain’s biggest jewellery robbery.

Beatles fans were today gearing up to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the creation of one of the most famous album covers ever.

MADONNA will “cocoon” her new daughter Mercy in Britain over the coming days while the pair bond.

Amy Winehouse has begun rehearsing for her imminent live performances at the weekend, despite still receiving treatment in hospital for severe lung problems.

British singer Amy Winehouse has tested negative for deadly disease tuberculosis - with doctors indicating the star is suffering from a chest infection.

Iconic singing star Grace Jones has infuriated the organisers of a top British event after refusing to take to the stage - until she was paid in full before her set.

Actor Sean Bean wed for the fourth time today.

Pop superstar Madonna has paid $12m (€8.9m) for her sixth house in London.

Troubled restaurant group and fishmonger FishWorks saw its shares slump by more than 30% today after it announced that finance director Ratnesh Bagdai had resigned with immediate effect.

JOHN PROFUMO, centre of the most sensational sex and security scandal of the 20th century, did penance for parliamentary dishonour with more than 30 years of charity work among the poor in London.

Woody Allen revealed his love of English slang at the premiere of his first London film.

AT least 21 people were killed when a bomb went off in a tunnel between King’s Cross and Russell Square at 8.56am.

Explosions today ripped through central London, with scores feared dead and the city plunged into chaos.

Model Nell McAndrew vowed today that she will move home after being burgled as she recovered from her London marathon run.

EastEnders actress Letitia Dean has married at a ceremony in central London.

Prince Edward has visited his wife in hospital for two hours.

British Police could resort to using rubber bullets if riots break out during tomorrow’s May Day demonstrations in London, the chairman of the Metropolitan Police Authority, Lord Harris, has warned.