The pilot who died today after the helicopter he was flying crashed in London was named by sources as Pete Barnes.

A 15-year-old boy in England has been detained for 16 years for killing his mother with a hammer, after being inspired by a plot from 'Coronation Street'.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Britain on suspicion of the attempted murder of a 16-year-old girl, police said today.

Rodi Greene is facing a long battle back to fitness after suffering an early blow in his recovery process.

Doctors are to wait another 72 hours before deciding whether jump jockey Rodi Greene needs surgery following a bad fall at Lingfield on Monday.

DOCTORS are to examine the results of an MRI scan before deciding the next course of action for jockey Rodi Greene (left).

Rodi Greene remains in a special care unit in hospital following an horrific fall at Lingfield on Monday.

Jockeys Rodi Greene and Aidan Coleman were taken to hospital after suffering falls in the opening contest at Lingfield that saw racing delayed by more than half an hour.

Activists staged protests at more than 40 bank branches across the country today in protest at executive bonuses and cuts in public services.

A nanny has been charged with attempting to poison Ann Summers boss Jacqueline Gold by contaminating her food with screen wash.

Two men arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a 27-year-old woman were being questioned by police in Britain today.

Katie Price and Peter Andre put aside their differences to be at the bedside of her disabled son Harvey today.

Pop star Peter Andre is suffering from suspected meningitis, his spokeswoman said today.

A passenger today described the terrifying moment a train derailed when it hit a landslide in England.

A landslide derailed a train in the UK today causing serious disruption to rail passengers.

A puzzle book firm that cashed in on the craze for the Sudoku number game was bought by the company behind The Beano and The Dandy for £85m today.

Singer Katie Melua became a British citizen today by swearing an oath of allegiance to the Queen.

STANDARD Life said yesterday up to 360 jobs could be cut from its sales force as part of restructuring.

Plans for an £800m (€1.2bn) airport near Gatwick are under serious consideration by UK ministers preparing proposals to meet the soaring demand for air travel, the Independent reported without citing sources.

Abbey National is to recruit around 600 staff across the UK as part of a push to snatch market share from its rivals in the business banking market, it said today.

Thousands of commuters have suffered severe delays after a major landslide blocked lines on a key railway line.

Householders are clearing up after heavy rain brought further flood misery to parts of the south east of England.

Chris Coleman's car crash has been received with just as much horror in Wales as it was in south-west London.

Fulham captain Chris Coleman has sustained serious leg injuries in a car crash.