Dementia risk higher for singletons

1:40am Friday 3rd July 2009

Middle-aged people who live alone have double the risk of dementia compared with those who are married or have a partner, researchers have said.

Scrap Trident, urges union leader

1:40am Friday 3rd July 2009

Billions of pounds could be spent on public services and helping hard-working people through the recession if the Government scrapped Trident and ID cards, a union leader will declare.

Commanding officer shot in Helmand

1:08am Friday 3rd July 2009

The most senior British serviceman to be killed in action in Afghanistan has been described as "a superb Commanding Officer" who was "destined for greatness".

Bankers warned over risk taking

11:39pm Thursday 2nd July 2009

Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling has promised tighter regulation of the financial system as he warned that bankers who return to excessive risk-taking will be "brought back to Earth".

Touts are cashing in on Murraymania

10:05pm Thursday 2nd July 2009

Wimbledon finals tickets are going on sale for thousands of pounds as touts try to cash in on Murraymania.

Jackson 'healthy' at last rehearsal

9:04pm Thursday 2nd July 2009

Footage of Michael Jackson performing some of his most famous hits for the final time has been released.

Mother plans Jackson custody battle

8:23pm Thursday 2nd July 2009

The mother of Michael Jackson's two eldest children has indicated she will fight for custody.

Drug experts to probe Jackson death

7:12pm Thursday 2nd July 2009

America's anti-drugs agency is investigating the death of pop star Michael Jackson, it has emerged.

Dog deaths: Officer may be charged

6:33pm Thursday 2nd July 2009

A police officer could be prosecuted after two dogs died when they were left in a car, it has emerged.

Downpours signal end of UK heatwave

5:39pm Thursday 2nd July 2009

Forecasters have signalled the end of Britain's hottest spell for years after half the country sweltered while the other half of the north-south divide was soaked.