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Jackson leaves everything to family

Michael Jackson's seven-year-old will gives his entire estate to a family trust but cuts out his former wife Debbie Rowe. Read

Murray wins Wimbledon quarter-final

Andy Murray kept British tennis hopes alive as he powered into his first Wimbledon semi-final in the centre court heat. Read

Train robber Biggs refused parole

Train robber Ronnie Biggs has been told he will remain in prison after Justice Secretary Jack Straw refused to grant him parole. Read

Royal Mail sell-off plan is shelved

Part-privatisation of the Royal Mail will not go ahead as planned because of the depressed state of the economy, Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has announced. Read

Jackson 'pleaded for powerful drug'

Michael Jackson pleaded for a powerful sedative to cure his insomnia ahead of his comeback tour, a nutritionist has said. Read

Demolish extension, Sir Cliff told

Sir Cliff Richard has been ordered to knock down his £30,000 conservatory after his council decided it was too big and built without permission on a Green Belt site. Read

Mother begs Moors Murderer for info

Heartbroken Winnie Johnson has broken down in tears as she begged Moors murderer Ian Brady to reveal to her the 45-year secret of where her son is buried. Read

Biggs 'may be released within days'

Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs could be free within days after Justice Secretary Jack Straw agreed to grant him parole, it has been reported. Read

Biggs 'to be released within days'

Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs could be free within days after Justice Secretary Jack Straw agreed to grant him parole, it has been reported. Read

Drowning woman rescued from river

The dramatic moment when a rescuer, suspended from a crane, pulled a drowning woman to safety from the raging waters at the foot of a dam has been captured in pictures. Read

Police call off Moors murder search

The search for the remains of the Moors murders victim Keith Bennett has been called off. Read

Brown accused of spending 'deceit'

Tory leader David Cameron has accused the Prime Minister of "deceit" over public spending cuts. Read

PM dismisses spending review call

Gordon Brown has told MPs that public spending will continue to increase until a "0% rise" in 2012-13. Read

Church's ex charged over £10m drugs

Pop singer Charlotte Church's former boyfriend Kyle Johnson has been remanded in custody charged with intending to supply Class A drugs with a street value of £10 million. Read

Drinks giant Diageo axes 900 jobs

Around 900 jobs are being axed by drinks group Diageo in Scotland as part of an overhaul which will see the closure of its historic distillery at Port Dundas. Read

Jackson body set for public viewing

Michael Jackson's body will go on public view at his Neverland ranch, according to reports. Read

Police stored DNA in with ice cream

A police force has been storing samples from suspects and car crash victims alongside ice cream, according to a report. Read

BA jobs row 'may go to arbitration'

A deadlocked row over job cuts and pay at British Airways could be resolved through arbitration in a move to head off the threat of industrial action. Read

Veg diet 'could cut risk of cancer'

A meat-free diet could reduce the risk of developing cancer, according to a new study. Read

Government to run East Coast line

The Government is to take over the running of a major London to Scotland rail route - the East Coast Main Line - after cash-strapped present operator National Express defaulted on its franchise. Read