Somali peace mission in two weeks - (23/02/2007 08:43:21)

Uganda says it will start deploying its soldiers as part of a peace force in Somalia within the next two weeks.

Blears 'to run for deputy leader' - (23/02/2007 08:32:37)

Labour chairman Hazel Blears is expected to join the contest to be the party's deputy leader.

Football: Carling Cup preview - (23/02/2007 07:51:57)

Team news ahead of Sunday's Carling Cup final.

Football: Carling Cup preview - (23/02/2007 07:51:57)

Chelsea meet Arsenal in Sunday's Carling Cup final.

Lloyds TSB 2006 profits grow 11% - (23/02/2007 07:39:29)

Lloyds TSB reports an 11% rise in pre-tax profits to £4.25bn for 2006, but predicts a "challenging" 2007.

US, UK 'in missile defence talks' - (23/02/2007 07:28:21)

The UK and US are discussing whether to site a US anti-ballistic missile defences on UK soil, sources say.

Cricket: Lee out of World Cup - (23/02/2007 07:00:10)

Fast bowler Brett Lee is ruled out of the World Cup with an ankle injury and will be replaced by Stuart Clark.

Man puts knife to woman's throat - (23/02/2007 06:53:09)

A robber puts a knife to the throat of a woman during a convenience store robbery in County Armagh.

More UK troops for Afghanistan - (23/02/2007 06:47:43)

The government is set to announce that more British troops are to be sent to Afghanistan, the BBC learns.

Blair rallies party for elections - (23/02/2007 06:43:37)

Prime Minister Tony Blair addresses the Welsh Labour Party conference ahead of May's assembly elections.