Driving ban given to Darren Day - (27/08/2008 10:34:53)

Actor Darren Day is banned from driving after being caught over the legal drive limit following a performance in a stage musical.

Police identify fatal crash man - (27/08/2008 10:19:51)

A man who died after two cars crashed in north Norfolk is named by investigating police.

Leading Cuban musician arrested - (27/08/2008 10:08:31)

One of the Cuba's leading punk rock musicians, Gorki Aguila, is arrested by the authorities and faces charges of "dangerousness".

Pakistan restores eight judges - (27/08/2008 10:07:54)

Eight of the judges sacked in November by former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf are reinstated.

Drug 'may slow down Parkinson's' - (27/08/2008 10:05:50)

Early use of medication may be able to slow down progression of Parkinson's disease, preliminary research suggests.

Leaving his Neighbours - Harold Bishop to quit Ramsay Street - (27/08/2008 09:55:42)

Neighbours' longest-standing character Harold Bishop is leaving the Australian soap after 16 years.

EU's ageing trend to rise sharply - (27/08/2008 09:41:58)

The EU predicts a big rise in pensioners, with only two working-age people for every person aged 65 or more by 2060.

Washington diary - (27/08/2008 09:33:19)

Nail-biting anxiety afflicts Democrats at their big moment

BB nominees compete for £50,000 - (27/08/2008 09:09:43)

Big Brother contestants will take part in a live "nomination face-off" later before the housemates up for eviction compete to win £50,000.

Taylor Wimpey hit by massive loss - (27/08/2008 09:02:16)

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey reports a £1.54bn loss for the past six months after having to reduce the value of assets.