Stefan Pakeerah was beaten and stabbed to death by Warren Leblanc, 17, but the motive, say police, was robbery. Leicestershire police have confirmed a copy of the game was found, but in Stefan's' ...

The first medical trial in Britain of a vaccine against the bird flu virus H5N1 has begun in Oxford. This is an experimental vaccine against a virus with deadly potential. To see how well it works the ...

Pupils at a school in Bo'ness have been led to safety after a fire broke out in the gymnasium. The evacuation began after flames were seen in the gym hall at Bo'ness Academy in th ...

Former Wales strikers Neil Roberts and Chris Llewellyn are two of seven players released by relegated Wrexham. Wrexham captain Roberts, Llewellyn and midfielder Danny Williams have not been offered ...

Hundreds of young people have ignored militant threats in Indian-administered Kashmir and auditioned for the popular television show Indian Idol. A large number of girls were among those who turned ...

Turkey striker Hakan Sukur has rejoined Galatasaray, according to the club's website. The 32-year-old signed a six-month contract with Blackburn last December but was unable to agree an extension to ...

Damaged roadwork signs are to be repaired in prison in an initiative to cut resource wastage and save money. Hertfordshire Highways will send its broken steel temporary signs to The Mount Prison, ...

Bradford City have signed Wigan striker Neil Roberts on a month's loan. Bradford, who remain in administration, were given permission by the League to sign the Wales international after being reduced ...

An initial autopsy failed to determine the exact cause of death and the second has ruled out the likelihood that he had any stimulants in his body. "The death is from natural causes. No stimulant ...

New British cycling outfit Team Sky had a dream debut on Sunday with a one-two finish in their first race. Greg Henderson edged out team-mate Chris Sutton to win the Cancer Council Helpline Classic in ...

Sea The Stars has been hailed as one of the greatest racehorses after his stunning Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe win. The three-year-old's six Group One wins this season include the unique treble of the 2 ...

England World Cup wicket-keeper Paul Nixon has agreed a new three-year contract with Leicestershire and has been named as the new club captain. Nixon has been leading the Championship side since July ...