The Independent
Border officials find venomous snakes
A cargo of plucked pigeons bound for British restaurants feature among a range of strange animal finds by the UK Border Agency.
Gangster wanted over murder of Veronica Guerin finally arrested
A prominent Irish gangster and murder suspect who has lived on the continent for many years has been arrested near Amsterdam and faces extradition to the UK.
Gangster wanted over murder of Veronica Guerin finally arrested
A prominent Irish gangster and murder suspect who has lived on the continent for many years has been arrested near Amsterdam and faces extradition to the UK.
Theresa May has deserted women in hunt for cuts, says Alan Johnson
Theresa May, the Home Secretary, has relegated the fight against the ill-treatment of women under Treasury pressure to find big cuts in her £10bn-a-year budget, her predecessor in the role claims today.
Theresa May has deserted women in hunt for cuts, says Alan Johnson
Theresa May, the Home Secretary, has relegated the fight against the ill-treatment of women under Treasury pressure to find big cuts in her £10bn-a-year budget, her predecessor in the role claims today.
Senior Tories pile pressure on Hague over 'foolishness'
William Hague faced fresh questions about his judgement yesterday as he made his first public appearance since the resignation of his special adviser over "untrue and malicious" rumours of a gay relationship between the two men.
'Seething' Brown claims moral high ground – but will not attack his old ally
Gordon Brown is said to be "seething" and "dismayed" about Tony Blair's searing criticism of him in his memoirs but yesterday told aides not to respond in kind.
Vivienne Westwood handbags stolen by moped gang
Smash-and-grab raiders snatched thousands of pounds-worth of Vivienne Westwood handbags, police said today.
Vivienne Westwood handbags stolen by moped gang
Smash-and-grab raiders snatched thousands of pounds-worth of Vivienne Westwood handbags, police said today.
Cheating newlywed murdered wife, court told
A cheating newlywed murdered his wife after just five months of marriage and conducting two affairs behind her back, a court heard today.
Cheating newlywed murdered wife, court told
A cheating newlywed murdered his wife after just five months of marriage and conducting two affairs behind her back, a court heard today.
Illegal taxi driver guilty of raping student
An illegal minicab driver was facing a long sentence today after being convicted of raping a passenger.
Apology to Beefeater sacked over bullying claims
A Beefeater sacked for allegedly harassing the first female Yeoman Warder has been offered an apology and a financial pay-out, it emerged today.
William Hague: Making private matters public 'not easy'
Foreign Secretary William Hague said today his decision to publicly deny speculation about a gay affair with an aide was "not an easy thing to do".
William Hague: Making private matters public 'not easy'
Foreign Secretary William Hague said today his decision to publicly deny speculation about a gay affair with an aide was "not an easy thing to do".
'Celebration of football' ended in rampage, court told
A "celebration of football" ended in mayhem and violence as Rangers hooligans went on the rampage, a court heard today.
'Celebration of football' ended in rampage, court told
A "celebration of football" ended in mayhem and violence as Rangers hooligans went on the rampage, a court heard today.
Tens of thousands embrace bike hire scheme
More than 350,000 journeys have been made on hire bikes in London since the launch of a new scheme a month ago, new figures showed today.
Tens of thousands embrace bike hire scheme
More than 350,000 journeys have been made on hire bikes in London since the launch of a new scheme a month ago, new figures showed today.
Tube strikes go ahead as talks fail
Talks aimed at averting a series of strikes by London Underground workers from next week have broken down and the industrial action will go ahead as planned, union leaders said today.