Cricket: England consider Warne - (06/01/2007 06:49:08)

Duncan Fletcher says he would consider asking Shane Warne to help him resurrect England's fortunes.

Prison chief admission on missing - (06/01/2007 05:32:00)

The head of the Prison Service admits he does not know how many inmates are on the run from open jails.

Churches to plea for missing dead - (06/01/2007 05:08:46)

Catholic churches in the diocese of Armagh are to appeal for information on people murdered.

UN in new peace drive for Darfur - (06/01/2007 02:32:41)

The United Nations and African Union announce a new push for peace in Sudan's troubled Darfur region.

Drill ban sought for Alaskan park - (06/01/2007 01:30:59)

Legislation is introduced in the US to try to make a ban on drilling in an oil-rich Alaskan wildlife refuge permanent.

Recruitment age for Army raised - (06/01/2007 01:13:29)

The MoD confirms reports that the maximum age for Army recruits has been raised to 33.

Axed New Year party cost £160,000 - (06/01/2007 01:02:14)

Hogmanay celebrations which had to be cancelled because of bad weather leave Glasgow with a £160,000 bill.

Web plea rescues Canadian child - (06/01/2007 01:01:22)

Police help a Canadian child who sent an anonymous e-mail alleging sexual abuse to a website in Australia.

BA closer on pension resolution - (06/01/2007 00:29:01)

British Airways and unions are closer to agreeing a proposal that would see the pension deficit cut by more than half.

Testing times for school assessment - (06/01/2007 00:27:28)

BBC education correspondent Mike Baker takes a look at changes to the system of school tests.