Moors murderer Ian Brady made his first public appearance in over 50 years, claiming his murder of five children was “petty” compared to the crimes committed by politicians.

British rocker Pete Doherty has vowed to make a renewed effort to give up drugs and get his life together after he was released from prison early this week.

Rocker Pete Doherty has hit out at reports alleging he had continued to use hard drugs while behind bars in a London jail, insisting he has a certificate proving his sobriety.

Pete Doherty's manager has denied claims the troubled rocker is using drugs in prison - insisting the star is "healthy, lucid and positive".