India truckers strike called off - (04/07/2008 05:41:22)

India's truck operators call off their indefinite strike to protest against rising fuel bills and 'high' taxes.

Man behind 'Bozo the Clown' dies - (04/07/2008 05:30:47)

Larry Harmon, the man who popularised the show business character Bozo the Clown, dies of heart failure aged 83.

Burglary clue to student murders - (04/07/2008 05:22:31)

The death of two French students found horrifically stabbed could be linked to an earlier burglary, police reveal.

Church's ruling Synod set to meet - (04/07/2008 05:22:14)

The Church of England's ruling Synod is bracing itself for more disagreements ahead of its meeting in York.

Ben murder accused due in court - (04/07/2008 04:35:55)

Three people are due in court charged with the murder of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella who was stabbed to death in north London.

Fears over database on criminals - (04/07/2008 02:56:34)

A probation chief says he doubts the effectiveness of a computer database on high-risk criminals.

Betancourt urges Farc peace talks - (04/07/2008 02:24:33)

Freed French-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt urges that Farc guerrillas release captives and engage in peace talks.

Bury elected mayor plan rejected - (04/07/2008 02:12:24)

Residents of Bury throw out plans to be run by a directly elected mayor on a voter turnout of 18.25%.

UK spending power 'in heavy fall' - (04/07/2008 01:37:10)

The average UK household is 15% worse off than it was five years ago, an Ernst & Young report suggests.

Division lines - (04/07/2008 01:15:23)

Church of England faces tough Synod decisions