WorldParade and pomp mark playwright's passingIt was an event that mixed solemnity, pomp, royalty and quite a bit of low farce. William Shakespeare probably would have approved.24 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWood brought humour to plain situationsVictoria Wood, who has died of cancer aged 62, found success in the 1970s as one of Britain's first female stand-up comics and the plump chanteuse of bittersweet songs.21 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelCelebrating London's punk rock historyLondon is marking 40 years since the summer punk was born with a series of events, gigs and exhibits.18 Apr 10:00 PM
World12-year-old attacked by three adultsPolice in the UK launch investigation after footage of young Hull teen being bashed by three adults appears on social media.17 Apr 06:40 PM
WorldWhat to buy she who has everything?She is marking her actual birthday on April 21 with three days of events in Windsor, before more elaborate festivities in London next month and on her official birthday in June.16 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldQueen still the 'boss'Her birthday comes months after she surpassed the 23,226 days her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria spent on the throne to become Britain's longest-reigning monarch.15 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldThe minister, the prostitute and the BBCThe BBC has been accused by a British Cabinet minister of "pursuing an agenda" against Culture Secretary John Whittingdale.14 Apr 05:00 PM
Entertainment'Monster' remains found at Loch NessA high-tech marine drone scouring the depths of Scotland's Loch Ness for one of nature's most elusive beasts has found a "monster" - but not the one it was looking for.13 Apr 06:51 PM
RoyalsNZ lamb sold as 'best of British'New Zealand lamb is being sold under label set up by Prince Charles to promote best of British.12 Apr 12:10 AM
WorldWho's the daddy?he 60-year-old archbishop said the "revelation" was a "complete surprise", but called it "a story of redemption and hope".09 Apr 05:00 PM
World10 questions David Cameron failed to answerIn recent years David Cameron has championed a crackdown on tax avoidance, which made it politically embarrassing for him to admit he once had money invested in a tax haven.08 Apr 09:00 PM
WorldPanama Papers: How not to deal with itBritish Prime Minister David Cameron says his taxes are a private matter, then he admits he had held a £30,000 stake in an offshore fund set up by his father.08 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldAdmission that could end it for CameronDavid Cameron has admitted he did own shares in his late father Ian Cameron's offshore firm Blairmore Holdings.07 Apr 06:09 PM
WorldBaby death mum: 'I'm not an alcoholic, I had 2 drinks'A mother whose baby boy died after she spent hours drinking with his father is still living with her other son.07 Apr 05:58 PM
WorldBaby dies while parents on drinking bingeThe parents of a month-old baby who died after they went on a 24-hour Christmas drinking binge and didn't know where he was have escaped prosecution.07 Apr 02:30 AM
WorldThe troubled lives of the teenage killersTwo teenage girls absconded from care homes 18 times in the 30 nights before battering a vulnerable woman to death in an orgy of violence, it has emerged.06 Apr 12:42 AM
WorldSkier flees pack of wolves in his socksA British skier has told how he escaped in his socks from a pack of wolves after accidentally going off-piste and crashing into a tree while on holiday.04 Apr 06:12 AM
TravelUK's National Poo Museum opensA UK museum dedicated to poo, with real-life examples from the animal and human world, has opened to the public.03 Apr 10:30 PM
WorldOz love child for Chas and Cam?A man living in Queensland believes he is the secret love-child of Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.02 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldPutin: Wendi Deng's most powerful conquest yet?Wendi Deng, 47, is rumoured to be seeing Russian President Vladimir Putin. But the Kremlin has denied any relationship between the two.02 Apr 02:52 AM
New ZealandUK forgets NZ ties, Key tells CameronBritain seems to be forgetting its history with NZ, PM John Key says he told his UK counterpart, David Cameron, at a meeting in Washington yesterday.01 Apr 04:00 PM
RoyalsWilliam to visit Diana's 'lonely place'The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge want to "create new memories" of the Taj Mahal where William's mother, Diana, defined her own loneliness.01 Apr 05:45 AM
WorldRupert Murdoch's ex 'is dating Putin'The former wife of the media mogul is reportedly in a "serious" relationship with the world leader.31 Mar 08:15 PM
New ZealandTighter UK rules could affect KiwisBritish High Commissioner Jonathan Sinclair is defending changes to skilled migrant rules for Britain but suggests they won't affect many Kiwis anyway.30 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldTory party rifts grow over BrexitThe Tory Party's civil war over Europe deepened amid accusations over British Govt's handling of NHS and claims that PM is ignoring Eurosceptic ministers.28 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldGirl killed in bouncy castle accidentA young girl in the UK has died after strong winds blew a bouncy castle more than 150m across a park.27 Mar 09:02 AM
WorldThe Queen at 90? She's 'the tops'They haven't always enjoyed the warmest of relationships but the Duchess of Cornwall is set to to give an intimate insight into her close friendship with the Queen.27 Mar 01:07 AM
RoyalsHow Kate got more regal than the royalsHer startling rise up the class ladder and few royal engagements has led to the Duchess of Cambridge being nicknamed the Duchess of Do-Little.26 Mar 06:27 AM
WorldComplaints over 'Rape Yellow' paintBudget UK supermarket chain Aldi has had to rename a paint described as Rape Yellow after abuse victims complained.26 Mar 03:55 AM
TravelWinchester: When the English roseThe final resting place of England's greatest king is somewhere under the asphalt of the car park of a leisure centre in his capital, Winchester.24 Mar 08:00 PM
TravelTravel options for Downton tragicsWhat's a Downton Abbey fan to do now that the series is over? Consider a trip to soothe your sorrows.23 Mar 08:32 PM
TravelWhy we want to revisit ye olde EnglandEven the Emperor Hadrian wanted to keep a barrier between his empire and the "barbarians" of England's north.23 Mar 08:00 PM
WorldCoro creator farewelledThe Coronation Street cast paid their respects to the show's creator Tony Warren MBE yesterday.19 Mar 04:00 PM
RoyalsTo George, she's simply Gan-GanRoyal protocol dictates that the Queen should be addressed as Your Majesty or Ma'am. Prince George has his own special name for the Head of State:Gan-Gan.19 Mar 04:00 PM
