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Father shook baby daughter to death

A 24-year-old Plymouth man who shook his four-week-old daughter to death is convicted of manslaughter.

Council sick leave rate criticised

Employees at a Devon council take up to three weeks sick leave a year, according to the latest council figures.

Pregnant woman refused on ferry

A heavily pregnant British woman is refused permission to board a cross-Channel ferry from France to England.

Artist's coastal painting marathon

A Devon artist creates 365 paintings in 12 months of scenes along the South West Coast Path.

Officer facing misconduct inquiry

A well-known Devon and Cornwall Police officer is suspended after allegations of serious misconduct.

Olympic torch 'generated millions'

The Olympic torch relay cost Cornwall and Devon each about £121,000 but generated millions for the local economy.

Trust defends woods cycle trail

The National Trust scales back its plans for an off-road cycle route through woods near Plymouth.

VIDEO: Award for pensioner who passed GCSE

Award for pensioner who passed a GCSE

VIDEO: SW political week in 60 seconds

Lucie Fisher reviews the political headlines

Exeter halt Oakley and Cureton deals

Exeter boss Paul Tisdale says the club will not re-sign Jamie Cureton or Matt Oakley unless the club's finances improve.

Exeter City release winger Frear

Exeter release winger Elliott Frear as they continue talks with top scorer Jamie Cureton and midfielder Matt Oakley.

Devon cruise to 66-run Cornwall win

Devon crush rivals Cornwall by 66 runs to get their first win of the season in the MCCA Trophy group stages.

Devils suffer double Edinburgh loss

Plymouth Devils suffer two defeats in as many days against the high-flying Edinburgh Monarchs in Speedway's Premier League.

York City complete double signing

League Two York City sign Torquay striker Ryan Jarvis and Chesterfield midfielder Craig Clay on free transfers.

Prop and centre join Plymouth Albion

Plymouth Albion sign Coventry centre Heath Stevens and prop Tom Harrison from French side FC Auch Gers.

Devils lose league opener to Redcar

Plymouth Devils open their 2013 Premier League campaign with a 51-42 defeat at Redcar Bears.

From Cornish mines to Fijian rugby

Cornish-born Plymouth Albion flanker Sam Matavesi reflects on his surprise call-up to the Fijian national team.

Pistorius will not compete in 2013

Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius will not compete again this year as he awaits trial for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp.

Godolphin doping scandal widens

No punishment for Hearts, says SPL

New England team kit is revealed

The new England kit is revealed and is set to be worn for the first time in a friendly against the Republic of Ireland.

Wet and wild at the North West 200

"Imagine trying to pass an articulated lorry without windscreen wipers and you'll get an idea what it's like"

Moyes meeting Man Utd backroom staff

Incoming Manchester United manager David Moyes is holding talks with a number of the club's coaching staff on Monday.

Di Canio: 'Pathetic' players must go

Vettori in line for NZ Test return

Neville brothers' father charged

The father of former England footballers Gary and Phil Neville is charged with sexual assault.

FIA reject Pirelli's tyre proposal

Formula 1's governing body has rejected a proposal from Pirelli to revert to last year's tyres to solve ongoing issues.

We must keep Bale, says Villas-Boas

Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas says it is vital the club keeps star player Gareth Bale after missing out on a Champions League spot.

O'Driscoll set for Pro12 final

Brian O'Driscoll may return for Leinster's Pro12 final against Ulster, but Sean O'Brien is set to miss the game.

Hunter leads England to New Zealand

Lichfield number eight Sarah Hunter will lead England women on their three-test tour to New Zealand in July.

Footballer assault case dismissed

Liverpool footballer Raheem Sterling has a charge of common assault dropped after a witness fails to turn up to court.

PSG boss Ancelotti asks to leave

Morrison calls time on rugby career

Glasgow Warriors centre Graeme Morrison is forced to retire from rugby on medical grounds.

Cook hails bowlers after England win

Mercedes secure Lowe's early release

Mercedes say Paddy Lowe will join the team next month after being granted an early release from his contract with McLaren.

Top-four spot 'vital' for Wenger

Film shows Hillsborough PC was right

Crucial evidence from the 1989 Hillsborough football disaster, which was undermined at the original inquest, was true, BBC Panorama finds.

David Beckham's emotional Paris goodbye

Retiring David Beckham plays his last match for Paris St-Germain at the Parc des Princes

VIDEO: Match of the Day's team of the season

Match of the Day pundits Alan Hansen and Alan Shearer reveal their best 11 players from the Premier League this season.

VIDEO: Pedrosa beats Crutchlow at Le Mans

Dani Pedrosa wins an enthralling French MotoGP in the rain at Le Mans ahead of Britain's Cal Crutchlow.

VIDEO: Ferguson salutes Man Utd's fans

Sir Alex Ferguson salutes Manchester United fans after his final match in charge finishes in an incredible 5-5 draw at West Brom.

VIDEO: Championship will be tough - Redknapp

QPR boss Harry Redknapp admits his side have lacked that bit of quality as they bowed out of the Premier League with a 1-0 defeat against Liverpool.

VIDEO: Emotional Carragher thanks Liverpool fans

Jamie Carragher thanks Liverpool fans for the "great times and memories" after making his 737th and final appearance.

VIDEO: Yeovil clinch League One promotion

Yeovil players, coaches and fans celebrate on the Wembley pitch after beating Brentford 2-1 in the League One play-off final to secure promotion to the Championship.

VIDEO: Owen grateful for 'special' farewell

Michael Owen is thankful for a "special" final game of football before retiring and thanks Stoke fans for a fantastic ovation.

VIDEO: Tambling gives Lampard golden boot

Chelsea's Frank Lampard is presented with a golden boot by Blues legend Bobby Tambling, after surpassing Tambling's club goal scoring record.

VIDEO: Spurs can attract 'big players'

Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas says the club can still attract 'big players' despite not qualifying for the Champions League.

VIDEO: Bright future for Wigan - Martinez

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez says that the club has a "bright future" despite relegation and doubts about his own future.

VIDEO: Sunderland dignity pleases Di Canio

Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio says his side delivered a performance that had "dignity, desire and ambition", despite losing 1-0 at Tottenham.

VIDEO: Allardyce aiming to keep Carroll

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce says keeping Andy Carroll at the club is his priority after they Hammers finished their season with a 4-2 win over Reading.

VIDEO: Wenger relieved to finish fourth

Arsene Wenger feels a mixture of relief and joy after Arsenal win 1-0 at Newcastle to finish fourth in the Premier League.

VIDEO: Fraser-Pryce storms to Shanghai win

Double Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce wins the 100m at the Diamond League meeting in Shanghai.

VIDEO: Cook praises bowling attack

England cricket captain Alastair Cook praises his bowling attack after they sweep aside New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.

VIDEO: Benitez proud of time at Chelsea

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez is delighted to have finished his difficult tenure at Stamford Bridge with a 2-1 win over Everton.

VIDEO: Sir Alex Ferguson: a life of football

BBC Sport looks back at the life and career of Sir Alex Ferguson, from his early playing days in Scotland through to moulding Manchester United into one of the world's greatest clubs.

VIDEO: David Beckham's emotional farewell

Emotional David Beckham plays last home match at Paris Saint-Germain.

VIDEO: Hamilton 'buzzing' at French MotoGP

Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton says he is "buzzing" while attending the French MotoGP at Le Mans.

VIDEO: Clarke praises West Brom display

West Brom boss Steve Clarke praises his players for their "adventurous" play in their 5-5 Premier League draw with Manchester United.

VIDEO: GB's Redding takes maiden Moto2 win

Britain's Scott Redding claims his maiden Moto2 win in a dramatic French Grand Prix at Le Mans.

VIDEO: Crutchlow on best MotoGP finish

Cal Crutchlow talks to BBC Sport's Azi Farni after his best MotoGP result, with second place in the French Grand Prix.

Arsenal ecstasy prolongs Spurs agony

Arsenal's Champions League qualification puts manager Arsene Wenger on a strong footing, writes BBC Sport's Phil McNulty

'A day for shocking stats and staying in your seat'

Chief sports writer Tom Fordyce savours an eventful first Test at Lord's and asks what we learned from England's thrilling win

Premier League farewells in pictures

Sir Alex Ferguson, Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher are among a cast of familiar faces who said goodbye on the final day of the Premier League season

Ask Jeremy Guscott

Toulon win the Heineken Cup and the Wallabies name their Lions squad - do you have a question for the BBC rugby union expert?

Garth Crooks's team of the season

Who has BBC football analyst Garth Crooks named in his Premier League team of the season?

Beckham's most memorable moments

BBC Sport looks at the most memorable moments of David Beckham's remarkable career

Frankie waiting for chance to ride again

Frankie Dettori looks to rebuild his career and reputation as he comes back from his six-month ban for using cocaine

End of season ups and downs

Who was promoted, who was relegated and who clinched the race for Europe across England and Scotland?

Must-not-miss sport on the BBC

Your guide to this week's unmissable sporting events on the BBC

Rutherford third in Diamond League

Olympic champion Greg Rutherford finishes third in the long jump in China, while Kirani James impresses in the 400m.

Battling Purdy beaten by Alexander

Colchester welterweight Lee Purdy goes seven rounds against champion Devon Alexander before his corner throw in the towel.

Broad stars as England crush NZ

Stuart Broad takes 7-44 to rip through New Zealand and inspire England to an astonishing 170-run win in the first Test at Lord's.

Visconti takes first Giro stage win

Giovanni Visconti wins his first ever Giro d'Italia stage as Vincenzo Nibali remains in the pink jersey after a snowy stage 15.

Reid lands Italy tournament win

British men's wheelchair tennis number one Gordon Reid wins his third tournament of the year in Rome.

Doncaster appoint Dickov as boss

Doncaster Rovers appoint Paul Dickov as their new manager following promotion to the Championship.

Ferrari column attacks tyre critics

Ferrari have ridiculed critics of the tyres in Formula 1 in what amounts to a veiled attack on champions Red Bull.

McDowell wins World Match Play title

Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell beats Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee 2&1 to win the World Match Play Championship in Bulgaria.

Telescope back on track for Derby

Telescope, part-owned by Sir Alex Ferguson, is back on track for the Epsom Derby and will gallop at Lingfield on Wednesday.

Broken-leg victim Crutchlow on rise

British rider Cal Crutchlow is determined to build on his career-best performance in Sunday's French Grand Prix.

Brearey turns to Nacra 17 for Rio

Essex sailor Sam Brearey will join Abby Zambinski in the new Olympic Nacra 17 boat in pursuit of a place at Rio 2016.

Salford 'close to six new signings'

Salford City Reds are "very close" to six new signings ahead of the 2014 season, owner Dr Marwan Koukash reveals.

Wasps hand deal to soldier Reeves

London Wasps sign Bedford Blues prop and member of the armed forces Ricky Reeves for next season.

Hawkins lauds Griffiths influence

World Snooker Championship runner-up Barry Hawkins says he owes his recent success to coach and mentor Terry Griffiths.

Simmonds heads GB squad for Worlds

Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds is named in a 32-strong GB squad for August's IPC World Swimming Championships.

Nadal beats Federer in Rome final

Rafael Nadal drops only four games as he beats Roger Federer to win his seventh Italian Open title.

Drake seeks ski cross Olympic medal

Could a change from alpine to ski cross result in an Olympic medal next year for British hopeful Ed Drake?

Leeds v St Helens (Mon)

Preview and team news ahead of Monday's Super League clash between Leeds and St Helens (19:45 BST).

SPL doubts 'hinder sponsor search'

League restructuring doubts are hampering the SPL's sponsor search, says the SFA as its Scottish Cup deal is extended.

Ex-Wales player's cancer battle

Former Wales rugby international Matthew J Watkins is diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in his pelvis.

Whyte calls for race flexibility

North West 200 Race Director Mervyn Whyte says the event needs greater flexibility regarding Road Closure Orders in the future.

Dozens die in Iraqi car bomb attacks

More than 60 people are killed and many more wounded by car bombs in the Iraqi cities of Baghdad, Basra and Samarra, police and medical officials say.

Yahoo to buy Tumblr for $1.1bn

Yahoo agrees a deal to buy New York-based blogging service Tumblr for $1.1bn (£725m), promising that it will operate independently.

Police search MP Nigel Evans' office

Police search the Commons office of Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans in relation to a "serious arrestable offence".

MPs debating gay marriage plans

Proposals to legalise same-sex marriage in England and Wales are being debated, with ministers pledging to press on despite some opposition.

Cleric Abu Qatada refused bail

Radical cleric Abu Qatada is refused bail by an immigration tribunal in his latest bid for freedom.

Briton in court over child killings

A 47-year-old British man living in France has been arrested and could soon be charged with killing his two children, aged five and 10.

April 'never been to suspect's home'

A man accused of murdering April Jones told police he did not believe the five-year-old had ever been in his house, a jury hears.

Cancer risk gene testing announced

A pioneering programme to test cancer patients for nearly 100 risk genes is to start in London and could represent the future of treatment in the NHS.

Second body found after house blast

A man and a woman are found dead at the scene of a suspected gas explosion at a Nottinghamshire house.

Moscow 'terrorist attack' prevented

Russian counter-terrorism agents have raided a group planning an attack in Moscow killing two suspects, officials say.

Pupils 'need early porn warnings'

Young children should hear about the dangers of pornography as soon as they have access to the internet, head teachers say.

Film shows Hillsborough PC was right

Crucial evidence from the 1989 Hillsborough football disaster, which was undermined at the original inquest, was true, BBC Panorama finds.

UK astro Peake given station date

UK astronaut Tim Peake is to fly to the International Space Station, launching on a Soyuz rocket in November or December 2015.

Charity drops 'women' from its name

The WRVS, set up by women to help efforts on the home front during World War II, changes its name in a bid to attract more male volunteers.

Chelsea Flower Show preview begins

The Chelsea Flower show has opened for a sneak preview ahead of a visit by the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh later.

High inflation 'cost UK GDP £10bn'

High inflation has cost the UK economy £10bn over the last three years, says an influential report, and has now become a "permanent fixture".

Actavis agrees Warner Chilcott deal

US drugs maker Actavis, itself the subject of bid speculation, agrees to buy Dublin-based rival Warner Chilcott for $8.5bn (£5.6bn) including debt.

Conservatives reject Feldman probe

The Conservative Party Board reject a suggestion that an investigation be held into alleged comments by chairman Lord Feldman.

PM warns overseas territories on tax

David Cameron has called on British overseas territories to "get their house in order" and sign up to international treaties on tax.

Sunshine vitamin 'may treat asthma'

The amount of time asthma patients spend soaking up the sun may have an impact on their health, researchers have suggested.

Bunions 'blame family not footwear'

The risk of developing bunions - bony growths on the big toe - is linked to your family, not your shoes, a US study has shown.

Student 'suicidal thoughts' warning

There is an unidentified problem with stress, depression and suicidal thoughts on university campuses, warns a survey from the National Union of Students.

O'Dowd makes A-level re-sit changes

Education Minister John O'Dowd has announced some changes to A-levels in Northern Ireland following a local consultation.

China 'state hackers renew attacks'

State-sponsored hackers are renewing their attacks on the US after a three-month hiatus, according to the New York Times.

Millions hit in Yahoo Japan hack

Up to 22 million login names may have been stolen during a hack attack on Yahoo Japan, the web firm warns.

Tree health policy to 'stop spread'

Strengthening biosecurity at UK borders and a plant health risk register would help protect the nation's trees from pests and diseases, a report concludes.

Warming extremes 'not as likely'

Global temperature rises will be slower in the coming decades say researchers but the long term picture is consistent.

Rolf Harris returns to the stage

Rolf Harris receives several standing ovations as he performs his first live show since his arrest over sexual assault claims.

Tom Hiddleston cast as Coriolanus

Tom Hiddleston is to play the title role in a new version of Shakespearean tragedy Coriolanus at London's Donmar Warehouse.

Tom Ripley and a talent for evil

The view of evil in Patricia Highsmith's Tom Ripley novels - as expressed through her amoral title character - fascinates John Gray.

Breast cancer: What is the risk?

Angelina Jolie had a mastectomy after being told there was an 87% chance she would develop breast cancer. How high is the risk for other women?

Pistorius will not compete in 2013

Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius will not compete again this year as he awaits trial for murder.

Godolphin doping scandal widens

The Godolphin doping scandal widens as seven more horses, including St Leger winner Encke, fail new drugs tests.

Di Canio: 'Pathetic' players must go

Paolo Di Canio admits some players may have played their last game for Sunderland following discipline problems.

New England team kit is revealed

The new England kit is revealed and is set to be worn for the first time in a friendly against the Republic of Ireland.

Wet and wild at the North West 200

"Imagine trying to pass an articulated lorry without windscreen wipers and you'll get an idea what it's like"

Cregan's 'bizarre' murder denials

Dale Cregan's denial of killing two men is "bizarre" even though it is the talk of the prison where he is on remand, the prosecution says.

Pregnant woman refused on ferry

A heavily pregnant British woman is refused permission to board a cross-Channel ferry from France to England.

No punishment for Hearts, says SPL

Hearts avoid relegation as the SPL decides the club's parent company did not breach rules before the end of the season.

Gay ministers top Church agenda

The issue of gay ministers will top the agenda at the Church of Scotland's General Assembly, four years after the first openly homosexual minister was appointed by the Kirk.

Police talks should make NI 'safer'

A senior PSNI officer says talks in Cardiff over the weekend between police, politicians and community representatives should help make Northern Ireland safer this summer.

Victim's daughter describes attack

The daughter of a murdered pensioner, who died two months after he was stabbed, describes seeing her father just moments after he was attacked.

Parents of truants to face fines

Parents of children who are regular school truants are to be fined up to £120 from September, says the Welsh government.

Airport has 'long-haul potential'

Plans to attract long haul services from Cardiff Airport are submitted to a commission looking at air capacity in the UK.

Uganda raids over Museveni 'plot'

Ugandan police raid the offices of at least two newspapers following reports that President Yoweri Museveni is grooming his son to succeed him and people opposed to the plan could be killed.

Congo clashes as UN force deploys

Heavy fighting takes place between government and rebel forces in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where the UN is deploying an attack force.

Chen issues plea for relatives

Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng tells the BBC he thinks Washington should do more to protect his relatives, a year after he fled China for the US.

India and China pledge on border row

Visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang says India and China must "improve mechanisms" to settle a long-running border dispute, pledging his commitment to "peace and tranquility".

Russia pollster 'is foreign agent'

Russia's only independent polling agency says it may have to close after being targeted by prosecutors under the controversial "foreign agents" law.

Tourists die in Turkey balloon crash

Two Brazilian tourists are killed and more than 20 others injured as two hot-air balloons collide in Turkey's Cappadocia region.

Colombia's Farc want 'more time'

Colombia's main rebel group, the Farc, denies it is moving too slowly to end five decades of conflict, six months after peace talks began.

Peru's Fujimori health 'worsens'

A senior doctor treating Alberto Fujimori says the jailed former president of Peru has severe and worsening health problems.

Fierce battle for key Syrian town

Fierce fighting is reported in the strategic Syrian town of Qusair, as rebels and government forces backed by Hezbollah militants fight for control.

'No proof' Israel shot Gaza child

An Israeli government investigation concludes a French news report in 2000 which blamed Israeli troops for shooting dead a Palestinian child, was baseless.

Deadly tornadoes ravage Oklahoma

At least two people die and 21 others are injured in a series of tornadoes that tore through the US state of Oklahoma.

Obama to host Burmese president

President Thein Sein is set to meet President Barack Obama in Washington on Monday - in the first state visit by a Burmese leader since 1966.

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Twenty-four hours of news photos: 20 May

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In pictures: Dambusters flypast

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VIDEO: House of Commons

The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill returns to the Commons for further scrutiny by MPs.

VIDEO: Oklahoma ravaged by tornadoes

At least one person has died and several others were injured in a series of tornadoes that have torn through the US state of Oklahoma.

VIDEO: Princes open Help for Heroes centre

The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry have opened a new recovery centre for Help for Heroes in Wiltshire.

VIDEO: The future Ethiopia only dreamed of

George Alagiah reports on how Ethiopia has overcome adversity and is now showing some of the fastest growth rates in the world.

VIDEO: Iraqis 'helping fight Syrian holy war'

The BBC has seen evidence that the Syrian regime is getting support from Shia fighters crossing into the country from Iraq.

VIDEO: Ark Royal makes final journey

The Royal Navy's former flagship, the Ark Royal, leaves its home port of Portsmouth for the final time, bound for a scrap yard in Turkey.

VIDEO: 'I wasn't allowed to hold my son'

An investigation by the BBC's Panorama into the cover-up that followed the Hillsborough disaster has revealed crucial evidence from an off-duty police officer, which was undermined at the original inquest into the tragedy, was true.

VIDEO: UK astronaut Peake to go into orbit

The UK astronaut Tim Peake says he is thrilled to have been given the opportunity to go to the International Space Station (ISS).

VIDEO: Celebrity gardeners at Chelsea Flower Show

The Chelsea Flower Show celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.

Our love-hate relationship with gnomes

Our love-hate relationship with gnomes

The secret colonies of graffiti artists and skateboarders

The hidden places where graffiti artists and skaters gather

How do you scrap an aircraft carrier?

How do you dismantle an aircraft carrier?

Do white South Africans have a future?

What is the future for white people in South Africa?

Keeping alive Gaza's culinary traditions

Preserving the spice of life when ingredients and power are scarce

How to hack a nation's infrastructure

Looking through CCTV feeds that should not be public

Eritrean tells of Sinai torture for ransom

Refugee's story of seven months held in the Sinai desert

Dan Brown on his 'hurtful' reviews

Author Dan Brown on his critics and saving the world

What kind of NHS can Britain afford?

As costs soar, how must the health service change?

Ground control to 'Major Tim'

Science editor David Shukman talks to UK astronaut Tim Peake

Could RBS stay in an independent Scotland?

Could RBS and Bank of Scotland keep their homes there?

Father shook baby daughter to death

A 24-year-old Plymouth man who shook his four-week-old daughter to death is convicted of manslaughter.

Council sick leave rate criticised

Employees at a Devon council take up to three weeks sick leave a year, according to the latest council figures.

Pregnant woman refused on ferry

A heavily pregnant British woman is refused permission to board a cross-Channel ferry from France to England.

Artist's coastal painting marathon

A Devon artist creates 365 paintings in 12 months of scenes along the South West Coast Path.

Officer facing misconduct inquiry

A well-known Devon and Cornwall Police officer is suspended after allegations of serious misconduct.

Olympic torch 'generated millions'

The Olympic torch relay cost Cornwall and Devon each about £121,000 but generated millions for the local economy.

Trust defends woods cycle trail

The National Trust scales back its plans for an off-road cycle route through woods near Plymouth.

VIDEO: Award for pensioner who passed GCSE

Award for pensioner who passed a GCSE

VIDEO: SW political week in 60 seconds

Lucie Fisher reviews the political headlines

Exeter halt Oakley and Cureton deals

Exeter boss Paul Tisdale says the club will not re-sign Jamie Cureton or Matt Oakley unless the club's finances improve.

Exeter City release winger Frear

Exeter release winger Elliott Frear as they continue talks with top scorer Jamie Cureton and midfielder Matt Oakley.

Devon cruise to 66-run Cornwall win

Devon crush rivals Cornwall by 66 runs to get their first win of the season in the MCCA Trophy group stages.

Devils suffer double Edinburgh loss

Plymouth Devils suffer two defeats in as many days against the high-flying Edinburgh Monarchs in Speedway's Premier League.

York City complete double signing

League Two York City sign Torquay striker Ryan Jarvis and Chesterfield midfielder Craig Clay on free transfers.

Prop and centre join Plymouth Albion

Plymouth Albion sign Coventry centre Heath Stevens and prop Tom Harrison from French side FC Auch Gers.

Devils lose league opener to Redcar

Plymouth Devils open their 2013 Premier League campaign with a 51-42 defeat at Redcar Bears.

From Cornish mines to Fijian rugby

Cornish-born Plymouth Albion flanker Sam Matavesi reflects on his surprise call-up to the Fijian national team.

VIDEO: Father faces child death charges

A British man who is reported to have confessed to killing his two young children is expected to appear before a French prosecutor on Monday to be formally charged with their murders.

VIDEO: Ark Royal makes final journey

The Royal Navy's former flagship, the Ark Royal, leaves its home port of Portsmouth for the final time, bound for a scrap yard in Turkey.

VIDEO: Princes open Help for Heroes centre

The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry have opened a new recovery centre for Help for Heroes in Wiltshire.

VIDEO: Celebrity gardeners at Chelsea Flower Show

The Chelsea Flower Show celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.

VIDEO: Morecambe & Wise get memorial plaque

A memorial plaque dedicated to Morecambe & Wise is unveiled at Teddington Studios

VIDEO: Propaganda: Art or political rhetoric?

Governments have long used newspapers, posters and leaflets to try and influence what people think, but a new exhibition is showing that there could be much more to it.

VIDEO: River Thames speeding crackdown

BBC London joins the Environment Agency during a crack down on anti-social behaviour on the River Thames.

VIDEO: David Beckham's emotional farewell

Emotional David Beckham plays last home match at Paris Saint-Germain.

VIDEO: Silent movies get new soundtrack

Two classic silent movies have been given a new soundtrack at Birmingham's Symphony Hall.

VIDEO: Two killed as blast destroys house

Rescuers searching the remains of a house in Nottinghamshire that was destroyed in an explosion have found two bodies

VIDEO: House 'exploded in front of us'

Four people have been injured after an explosion at a house in Nottinghamshire. An eyewitness described what he saw.

VIDEO: Redwood: Europe relationship 'wrong'

John Redwood MP has called for a 'new relationship' with Europe. He told Jeremy Vine that the British people should be able to vote on this new relationship.

VIDEO: A call from the top of the world

British explorer Daniel Hughes has reached the summit of Mount Everest in an attempt to raise £1m for the charity Comic Relief.

VIDEO: Bank boss criticises mortgage scheme

Outgoing governor of the Bank of England, Sir Mervyn King, says there is no place for the government's Help to Buy mortgage scheme in the long run.

VIDEO: NAHT to call for end of new curriculum

The government faces further attacks from head teachers later as union leaders urge them to ditch the new curriculum.

VIDEO: 'My co-chairman would not say that'

Grant Shapps has said the co-chariman of the Conservative Party, Andrew Feldman, did not makes the comments reported in several newspapers that described Tory activists as "mad, swivel-eyed loons".

VIDEO: Teachers 'need to go beyond curriculum'

The leader of the head teachers' union says children's education is being undermined by the number of targets being imposed by the government.

VIDEO: Lucy Liu unveils own UK art exhibit

Actress Lucy Liu has unveiled an exhibition of her art at a gallery in Manchester.

AUDIO: Children's theatre celebrates 50th

A gala is being held in Denbighshire to mark the 50th anniversary of Rhyl's Little Theatre, which was purpose-built theatre for children.

VIDEO: PM 'losing control of Tories over EU'

David Cameron is losing control of the Conservative party over the issue of Europe, according to Former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord Howe.

VIDEO: First chief social worker for children

England's first chief social worker for children has been speaking about her plans, ahead of taking up the post in September.

VIDEO: Nottingham bridge inched into place

A 1,100-tonne tram bridge is moved slowly into place over a period of several weeks.

VIDEO: Ferguson on retiring and Beckham

Ahead of his final match in charge of Manchester United, manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks back on his decision to retire - and reveals what he will miss most about the club.

VIDEO: UKIP and protester go head to head

The man who organised the student protest against Nigel Farage during his visit to Edinburgh has defended the action as "constructive criticism".

VIDEO: Queen puts foot in it on Cornwall trip

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh placed their feet in casts on Friday as they visited Cornwall

VIDEO: Farage: 'That interview was insulting'

Nigel Farage has said he hung up on an interview with BBC Scotland because the line of questioning "was insulting and unpleasant".

VIDEO: Minister heckled by head teachers

The education secretary faced one of the angriest receptions of his three years in office when he appeared before head teachers in Birmingham.

VIDEO: Most injured soldier 'so proud' of MBE

A soldier thought to have survived the worst ever battlefield injuries in Afghanistan has been appointed an MBE

VIDEO: Man 'unlawfully killed' in Nigeria

An engineer from Greater Manchester was unlawfully killed by his kidnappers in Nigeria minutes after a UK-led rescue operation stormed in, an inquest found.

VIDEO: Inside the human robot factory

Roboticist Will Jackson of Engineered Arts gives a tour of his robot factory in Cornwall, and talks about recent developments in the industry.

VIDEO: Man lists 12,000 call menu options

Retired IT manager Nigel Clarke, from Kent in the UK, has launched a website listing the call centre menu sequences for accessing thousands of services.

AUDIO: Pollard: 'He smiled and then he went'

Su Pollard pays tribute to co-star Paul Shane who has died at the age of 72

AUDIO: 'We're a nation of lazy porkers'

The number of people under 40 with type 2 diabetes in the UK has risen sharply in the past 20 years, research shows.

VIDEO: Climber to place red nose on Everest

The British explorer, Daniel Hughes, is climbing Mount Everest in an attempt to raise £1m for Comic Relief.

VIDEO: Islands start 'puffin census'

A "puffin census" has started on the Farne Islands in Northumberland, with National Trust rangers surveying how many breeding pairs of the birds live there.

VIDEO: Heart attack train driver's rescue

A train driver who collapsed at the controls of his trans-Pennine express has been reunited with the nurses who saved his life.

VIDEO: Morrisons announces deal with Ocado

Morrisons has agreed a deal with internet grocer Ocado as it prepares to offer shoppers the option to buy good online.

VIDEO: Man to live on island rock for charity

A British man is hoping to set a new world endurance record, living solo for 60 days on a remote island rock, to raise money for charity.

VIDEO: Tyler proving a hit with Eurovision fans

Bonnie Tyler is preparing to represent the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend.

VIDEO: Altruistic organ donation triples

The number of altruistic organ donors has almost tripled in the space of a year.

VIDEO: Bailey: I was sold owl in restaurant

Comic Bill Bailey is never off the TV - always entertaining on Never Mind the Buzzcocks and QI, and more recently presenting the nature programme, Jungle Hero.

VIDEO: 'Internet is world devoid of empathy'

Former LulzSec hacker Jake Davis, who has received a 24 month sentence for computer hacking, talks to Newsnight's Susan Watts about his time as part of the group.

VIDEO: New courts to hear traffic offences

Dedicated traffic courts are to be set up in England and Wales to prosecute minor motoring offences following a pilot scheme in nine areas.

VIDEO: Fire service 'needs transforming'

Fire and rescue services in England need to be "transformed" to become more efficient and effective, a government-commissioned review has said.

AUDIO: Farage hangs up on BBC interview

UKIP leader Nigel Farage hits back at protesters who besieged him in an Edinburgh pub

VIDEO: 'No kill cord' on death boat driver

The investigation into a Cornwall speedboat accident that killed a man and his daughter has found the driver was not using a safety device which could have stopped the engine.

VIDEO: London man jailed for 'slave' abuse

A man has been jailed for 11 years for raping an Indian woman who was treated like a "slave" at his home in London.

VIDEO: Social worker fast track course planned

A fast track course for social workers is being launched by the government to attract top quality graduates and raise standards within the profession.

VIDEO: Benefit change 'losing' council money

Leeds City Council is claiming that recent changes to the housing benefit system is leaving it out of pocket.

VIDEO: Dambusters 70th anniversary flypast

A Lancaster bomber has performed a flypast over Derwent reservoir, 70 years on from the historic World War II raid on German dams.