Latest from England

Bar/fly: Agatha Christie Festival, Torquay

Hercule Poirot, aka Kevin Pilley, tips his homburg to Agatha Christie's mysterious bust using Franglais clues.

England: Budget accommodation at august institutions

Bed and breakfast under those famously dreaming spires allows a glimpse into how the other half thinks, writes Steve Braunias.

Another Kiwi team joins Mongol Rally

A second Kiwi team has taken up the challenge of driving more than 16,000km across Europe and the Middle East for an international charity rally.

Kiwis' trip more than a Sunday drive

Four Kiwi mates will travel 16,500km together across 20 countries, five mountain ranges and three deserts in a "farcically small" car as part of an international charity event.

Stephen Fry appears in court

Stephen Fry's fiancé was banned from driving yesterday for speeding at 101mph after the QI presenter told his boyfriend to 'get a move on' as they rushed to a literary festival.

Post-Christmas treat for the lions

If your not sure what to do with your leftover Christmas tree a zoo in England has come up with a unique solution - throw them to the lions.

A farmer's battle with Nazi cows

A farmer was forced to get rid of a type of cow that was bred by Hitler's scientists because the ultra-aggressive breed tried to kill staff.

Watkin's girlfriend shared sick fantasies

Paedophile singer Ian Watkins made a sex tape with a girlfriend where they spoke of his sickening fantasies of child abuse, a court heard.

Hero pilot 'just doing my job'

The "hero" pilot who safely landed a stricken Virgin Atlantic jumbo jet after its landing gear dramatically failed while carrying more than 400 passengers has spoken out about the terrifying ordeal.

UK police probe VIP sex ring murder claims

Scotland Yard is investigating claims that a Tory MP throttled a young boy to death during a depraved sex party in the 1970s and that two other boys were killed by a VIP paedophile ring.

UK to ban smoking while kids in car

Adult smokers in the UK who light up with children in the car will be fined £50 ($101), under new Government plans.

Stowaway migrant killed under truck

An illegal migrant who hid under a truck travelling from France has been killed trying to disembark while the vehicle was stationary on the M25.

Bulldozers lurk for Earls Court

It has housed the world's largest water chute, welcomed the Empire of India exhibition and hosted David Bowie and the most disastrous concert of his career.

Paul Lewis: Which sport to cut and which to keep?

Elton John once spent $73 million in 20 months. "I'm not a nest egg kind of guy", was his explanation at the time.

Wrapped in Christmas cheer

Bedecked with images of Santas, reindeer, snowflakes and happy-looking snowmen, all crafted in the finest polyester, the Christmas suit is the latest item to challenge received ideas about what looks good for the festive season.

BBC plans to rival Disneyland

The BBC is to turn shows such as Doctor Who, Top Gear and Sherlock into theme park attractions in Britain's answer to Disneyland.

UK tycoon plummets to his death

A British multimillionaire was impaled on an iron railing after plunging four storeys from his London penthouse.

MP's 'apology' for Candy Crush

A British MP has apologised after he was photographed playing Candy Crush Saga on his tablet during a committee in Parliament.