England News

Investigations begin into the cause of a tower block fire which left six people, including three children, dead.

A man acquitted of killing his ex-girlfriend seven years ago is found guilty after a new trial under double jeopardy laws.

A 19-year-old London man with underlying health problems becomes the fourth person with swine flu to die in the UK.

A martial arts expert who strangled his partner after learning she planned to leave him for another man is found guilty of murder.

Lawyers acting for jailed Great train robber Ronnie Biggs claim the Justice Minister's rejection of parole was not legal.

Government officials refuse to name dozens of prisoners who have escaped from an open prison.

An actress claiming disability benefits claimed she was agoraphobic while performing in her own murder mystery plays, a court hears.

Marmalade and mint sauce are used to bring Manchester's Central Library alive on canvas to raise money for the new children's hospital.

A rollercoaster at a North Yorkshire theme park is set to be officially named the world's steepest.

Manchester United seal the capture of free agent Michael Owen after he signs a two-year deal with the club.