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George Michael 'lay bleeding on M1'

A woman who stopped to help George Michael after a crash describes how the pop legend was lying covered in blood on the M1.

Girl 'repeatedly raped by group'

A young girl was repeatedly raped and sexually abused by a group of 10 men over a five-year period, a court hears.

NHS worker arrest over sex offences

An NHS worker is arrested on suspicion of indecent assault after two females contacted police about alleged sex offences in 2001.

Victim reveals 'abuse' by priest

An ex-resident of a Catholic orphanage at the centre of a police investigation speaks of his alleged abuse by a priest.

Child prostitute claim to be probed

A child exploitation unit is to be set up to look into claims underage girls are working as prostitutes in Luton.

Woman saw partner 'brutally stabbed'

A woman who tried to defend her partner as he was stabbed to death in their Bedfordshire home is traumatised by the attack, police say.

Britvic to cut hundreds of jobs

Britvic announces the closure of its factory in Chelmsford, the city where the company was founded in the 19th Century, with the loss of 230 jobs.

Eighteen held over people-smuggling

Eighteen people are arrested in Britain and France by investigators targeting a suspected people smuggling gang, the Home Office says.

Man bailed in fatal fire inquiry

A 58-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in a fire in Milton Keynes is released on bail.

Sainsbury's knife used in killing

A man accused of murdering his wife in Bedford told police he bought the knife from Sainsbury's for £12, a court hears.

Ambulance service gets new chair

A new interim chair has been appointed to an ambulance service criticised over failed targets and response times.

Man held over 'car crash' shooting

Police make an arrest over the shooting of a man who was remonstrating with a driver after a car crash in Luton.

Chinese 'inspired by Milton Keynes'

World's 'most successful new town' praised

Aston Martin fetches record price

Buckinghamshire Aston Martin DB4 auction high

Bury & Tranmere keen on Lowe deal

Bury and Tranmere are among the north-west clubs monitoring Ryan Lowe's availability after MK Dons admitted the striker is keen to return to the area.

Bedford avoid London Welsh approach

Bedford chairman Geoff Irvine says he will not copy London Welsh's strategy should his side win the Championship final.

Bedford v Newcastle

Preview of Thursday's Championship play-off final first leg between Bedford and Newcastle (19:45 BST)

Zola one of my heroes - Williams

Crystal Palace's Jonathan Williams says facing Gianfranco Zola's Watford at Wembley will be a surreal experience.

MK boss Robinson to assess future

MK Dons boss Karl Robinson will assess his future this week, amid speculation linking him to the Sheffield United job.

Stevenage make quadruple signing

Stevenage sign striker Oumare Tounkara, defender Luke Jones and midfielders Sam Wedgbury and Simon Heslop.

Luton strike deals for Histon pair

Luton Town sign midfielder Jim Stevenson and defender Danny Fitzsimons from Histon on two-year deals.

VIDEO: 'I saw George Michael lying on M1'

A woman has described helping a man who lay bleeding on the M1, not realising it was the singer George Michael

VIDEO: Man shot in leg after car crash

A 27-year-old man is in a serious condition after being shot in the leg in what police describe as a "targeted" attack in Luton.

VIDEO: East political week in 60 seconds

The headlines from the political week are reviewed in 60 seconds by Sunday Politics East.

VIDEO: Grandfather's message to town gangs

The grandfather of Luton teenager Delaney Brown said there was no pleasure seeing his grandson's killer jailed for a minimum of 24 years.

VIDEO: Armed police units patrol estates

Four extra armed response units have been introduced on two troubled estates in Luton where police anticipate "further violence".

Jockey Ahern banned for 10 years

Jockey Eddie Ahern is banned for 10 years after being found guilty of corruption by the BHA, while Neil Clement receives a 15-year ban.

Woods hurt by 'fried chicken' remark

Martinez to decide on Wigan future

Pellegrini to leave Malaga

Manuel Pellegrini paves the way for a move to manage Manchester City after confirming he will leave Spanish club Malaga.

Alonso: Red Bull have lost dominance

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso says Red Bull are complaining about the tyres in F1 because they have lost their dominant position.

England's Unitt to miss Euro 2013

England and Birmingham's Rachel Unitt will miss the rest of the season and Euro 2013 with a serious knee injury.

Visconti takes second Giro stage win

Giovanni Visconti wins his second Giro d'Italia stage in four days as Italy's Vincenzo Nibali maintains the overall lead.

Wrestling great McManus dies at 93

Former wrestler Mick McManus, a fixture on British television during the 1960s and 70sm dies at the age of 93.

Wasps star Wade wins awards double

Wasps wing Christian Wade wins the Players' Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year at the RPA awards.

Ex-Man Utd player Brian Greenhoff dies

Former Manchester United and England defender Brian Greenhoff has died suddenly at the age of 60.

Dettori's solicitor wants BHA meeting

NZ's Watling to miss Headingley Test

New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ Watling is ruled out of the second Test against England at Headingley, with Martin Guptill coming in.

Konta through in Paris qualifying

British number three Johanna Konta wins her first-round match in qualifying at Roland Garros but Anne Keothavong is out.

IPL cricketer denies spot-fixing

Indian fast bowler S Sreesanth, arrested last week over allegations of spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League, insists he is innocent.

Hopeful Hamilton targets Monaco win

Lewis Hamilton believes the twists and turns of Monaco could work in favour of his Mercedes team.

Hearn says Froch may face Ward next

Eddie Hearn says Carl Froch may face Andre Ward after a "brutal" world title fight with Mikkel Kessler on Saturday.

Clark considers anchoring ban action

South African Tim Clark says he is among "a fair number" of players taking legal advice over the ban on the anchoring of putters.

Petrov accepts Villa coaching role

Former Aston Villa club captain Stiliyan Petrov is to take up a new role as an assistant to development coach Gordon Cowans.

Chisora could face Fury in July

Dereck Chisora could fight Tyson Fury at Wembley Arena in July after his clash with American Deontay Wilder was cancelled.

Perry reaches British Open last 16

Northern Ireland's Madeline Perry seals her place in the last 16 of the British Open by beating England's Emma Beddoes.

Home town funeral for Olympic sailor

Olympic sailing champion Andrew Simpson's funeral will be held in Sherborne, the Royal Yachting Association confirms.

Mourinho's time at Real in pictures

From El Clasico disaster to the first Copa del Rey success in 18 years, Jose Mourinho's reign at Real Madrid has come to an end

England's kits through the years

Following the release of images of the new England kit, BBC Sport looks at the country's kits through the years.

VIDEO: Brits look ahead to Monaco GP

Lewis Hamilton, Paul di Resta and Jenson Button look ahead to this weekend's grand prix in Monaco.

VIDEO: Froch confident ahead of Kessler rematch

IBF super-middleweight champion Carl Froch says he is relaxed and feels great ahead of his rematch against WBA 'world' super-middleweight title-holder Mikkel Kessler on Saturday.

VIDEO: Vettel in Red Bull job swap with race engineer

Sebastian Vettel swaps roles with Red Bull race engineer Guillaume 'Rocky' Roquelin and sets him a special challenge.

VIDEO: Formula 1's magical Monaco moments

A quick-fire look at some of Formula 1's most memorable moments from the Monaco Grand Prix over the years.

VIDEO: Murray's Memories: Monaco GP's six leaders

F1 commentary legend Murray Walker looks back at the final two laps of the 1982 Monaco Grand Prix in which a succession of leading cars drop out of the race.

VIDEO: Mourinho's best quotes

BBC Sport looks back at Jose Mourinho's greatest quotes from his time in England.

VIDEO: Pulis gives final interview on MotD

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis tells Match of the Day he is "disappointed" after a season-ending 1-1 draw against Southampton.

VIDEO: Real Madrid confirm Mourinho will leave

Real Madrid president Florentine Perez announces that Jose Mourinho will leave the club at the end of the season after three years in charge.

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: 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: 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: Andy Murray's incredible 2012

BBC Sport looks back at Scottish tennis player Andy Murray's impressive 2012 season, including his first ever Grand Slam crown.

VIDEO: Freestyler shows off football tricks

World freestyle football champion Andrew Henderson tells the BBC how breaking his leg encouraged him to take up the sport.

VIDEO: Little eyes Arsenal FA Cup glory

Arsenal's Kim Little speaks to BBC Sport's Tina Daheley ahead of Sunday's FA Women's Cup final, where she is "really excited" at the prospect of a fourth FA Women's Cup trophy.

VIDEO: Anchoring of putters banned from 2016

Golf's two ruling bodies decide to ban the anchoring of putters in competition from 1 January, 2016.

VIDEO: Arsenal win FA Cup final warm-up

Arsenal are through to the Continental Cup semi-finals after a thrilling 4-2 victory over Bristol Academy on Sunday.

VIDEO: Di Canio cannot do as he wishes - PFA

PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor says no club can be "a law unto itself" as the association investigates the disciplinary action taken by Paolo Di Canio.

VIDEO: Classic F1 - Monaco Grand Prix 1982

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VIDEO: Managers would welcome Mourinho

England manager Roy Hodgson and West Ham boss Sam Allardyce say Jose Mourinho would be welcomed back to English football.

VIDEO: Martinez leads Wigan celebrations

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez leads supporters in a rendition of "You are my sunshine" as the Latics celebrate winning the FA Cup.

VIDEO: Football's weekend of farewells

BBC Sport looks back at a season of farewells with fans showing their appreciation to some of their favourite stars.

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.

Motty's Premier League review: Good & the bad

Match of the Day commentator John Motson picks his highlights, low points and best players from the 2012-13 season

How good are Lawro's predictions?

Our statistical experts crunched some numbers to find out the accuracy of Mark Lawrenson's Premier League predictions

England's top three ready for Ashes - Stewart

England's inconsistent batting displays are a concern but now is not the time to tinker, says former England captain Alec Stewart

Murray's Memories: 'Craziest race ever'

BBC F1 commentator Murray Walker on the "incredible" 1982 Monaco Grand Prix which produced an unlikely winner

Is fussball coming home?

Is Wembley the home of German football too, as fans head to the stadium for Saturday's all-German Champions League final?

European Tour finally under the spotlight

Wentworth's PGA Championship is one of the European Tour's few chances to be in the limelight - golf correspondent Iain Carter

McKinstry on the march

New Sierra Leone coach Johnny McKinstry outlines his dream to reach the 2014 World Cup in Brazil

End of season ups and downs

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

The Ashes: 50 days to go

From Don Bradman to Ian Botham... BBC Sport counts down to the start of the 2013 Ashes series

Must-not-miss sport on the BBC

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

Pregnant McConnell eyes 2014 Games

Lee McConnell will not compete this year as she is expecting her first child but she hopes to run in the Commonwealth Games.

Ogogo expects homecoming fight

Lowestoft's Anthony Ogogo says he expects to fight in front of an East Anglian crowd before the end of the year.

Somerset hit by Magoffin career-best

Australian Steve Magoffin takes career-best bowling figures as Sussex build a first-innings lead over Somerset.

Intxausti wins 16th stage of Giro

Spain's Benat Intxausti wins stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia as Vincenzo Nibali maintains overall control of the race.

Pistorius will not compete in 2013

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

Carroll could be out until August

Andy Carroll could be out until August with the heel injury that forced him out of England's two post-season friendlies.

McLaren 2014 plan 'probably' reduced

McLaren say they “probably” diverted fewer resources from this year to 2014 and 2015 than planned to salvage their current car.

McIlroy and McDowell deny rift

Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell deny a rift amid speculation that McIlroy is to leave Horizon Sports Management.

Telescope 'workmanlike' in gallop

Sir Alex Ferguson watches Telescope, a horse he part-owns, fail to impress in racecourse work ahead of the Epsom Derby.

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.

Wellens puts faith in Saints youth

Paul Wellens says some senior St Helens players must fight to displace the club's impressive youngsters from the first team.

O'Connor happy to leave legacy

Departing Leicester coach Matt O'Connor says his occasional fall-outs with Richard Cockerill had a positive influence.

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.

Del Potro withdraws from French Open

Juan Martin del Potro follows in the footsteps of Britain's Andy Murray by withdrawing from the French Open.

Team GB ice skaters get Sochi boost

Great Britain given three figure skating places for the 2014 Winter Olympics by the International Skating Union.

Rose revels in Wentworth pressure

Justin Rose says he enjoys the pressure of the PGA Championship being played at Wentworth, close to where he grew up.

Manager McCall set for Blades talks

Motherwell's Stuart McCall to open talks with Sheffield United about their managerial vacancy in the next 24 hours.

Allenby sets up Glamorgan charge

Glamorgan's Jim Allenby hits an century before Leicestershire are all out for a first-innings deficit of 300 on day two.

Crues win court battle over Windsor

Crusaders win the right to legally challenge the £25m funding of a redevelopment project for Windsor Park.

Man dead in suspected terror attack

A man is killed in a machete attack and two suspects shot and wounded by police in London, with footage emerging of a man with bloodied hands shouting political statements near the scene.

April accused told 'web of lies'

A man accused of murdering five-year-old April Jones told a "complex web of lies" about her death, the prosecution says.

PM hails tax deal amid Google row

David Cameron hails an EU agreement to close tax loopholes as a "turning point", as Google's boss urges politicians to "sort" the system.

Boston bomb investigators kill man

A Florida man was shot and killed as he became violent under questioning by Boston bombing investigators, FBI officials say.

Amnesty condemns abuse 'inaction'

Amnesty International accuses governments of using state sovereignty as an "excuse" for failing to intervene in emergencies such as in Syria.

Tandem deaths driver is jailed

A man who killed a couple when he knocked them off their tandem bike in Bristol is jailed for 10 years.

US mayor to push tornado shelter law

The mayor of the tornado-devastated town of Moore in Oklahoma vows to push for a new law on shelters, after Monday's deadly twister.

Germany tops BBC country image poll

A poll in 25 countries for the BBC World Service suggests Germany is the most favourably viewed country in the world.

Nigeria author Achebe to be buried

Renowned Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, who died in March, is due to be buried in his home town in Anambra state.

Kerry condemns Hezbollah over Syria

US Secretary of State John Kerry says Lebanon's Hezbollah and Iran are perpetuating President Bashar al-Assad's "campaign of terror" in Syria.

Scots students may be 'squeezed out'

Researchers suggest students in Scotland could be "squeezed out" if there is a yes vote on independence and the free tuition system continues.

IMF: UK 'long way from recovery'

The UK economy is still a long way from "a strong and sustainable recovery", the International Monetary Fund warns.

Churchill and Stalin's 'merry' night

Wartime talks between Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin went slowly until a drinking session lasting until 3am, newly released files reveal.

Couple wed for 87 years visit palace

A couple married for 87 years are invited to a royal garden party at Buckingham Palace in recognition of the length of their marriage.

Couple's £163,000 phone bill shock

A couple who own an electrical firm had a shock when they received a mobile phone bill for £163,000, then fought for months to have the debt cleared.

Oklahoma damage bill 'could be $2bn'

The damage from the Oklahoma tornado could reach $2bn (£1.3bn), the Oklahoma Insurance Department warns, although many tenants may have no insurance cover.

UKIP donor quits over controversy

UKIP donor Demetri Marchessini, who wrote a book saying women should not wear trousers, says he will not give any more money to the party.

PM and Clegg say coalition will last

David Cameron and Nick Clegg promise that the coalition will continue up until polling day in the 2015 general election.

GPs 'will not shore up unsafe NHS'

Family doctors are not prepared to shore up an emergency health care system left unsafe by "political meddling", a GP leader is to warn in a speech.

Community nursing service under fire

Health unions say the state of NHS services for people who can't get to a GP in many parts of England is "lamentable".

Warning on poor school swimming

More children may drown without better school swimming provision, the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) has warned.

Tuition fee 'could be cut to £6,000'

Tuition fees in England could be limited to £6,000 per year and remain cost-neutral to universities and the Treasury, research suggests.

Backlash over Xbox pre-owned games

Microsoft faces a backlash from some gamers after it emerges the company may charge a fee to play pre-owned games on its new Xbox One console.

Gif inventor says pronounce it 'Jif'

The inventor of the Gif image format says it should be pronounced Jif, despite what the Oxford English Dictionary says.

Feet home to more than 100 fungi

Fungi live all over the human body but their favourite spots are the heel, under toenails and between the toes, according to a US study.

Solar plane sets off again across US

The Solar Impulse plane, which holds records including the longest manned zero-fuel flight, sets off on the second leg of a bid to cross the US.

Emmerdale actor Richard Thorp dies

Actor Richard Thorp, who played Emmerdale stalwart Alan Turner for more than 30 years, dies at the age of 81.

Lennon lyrics donated for tax relief

Beatles biographer Hunter Davies donates letters and lyrics by John Lennon to the British Library as part of a new tax relief scheme.

VIDEO: The 91-year-old DJ

91-year-old radio DJ Margaret Leigh-Jones says working at Angel Radio has changed her life

The rise of food swapping

The food swapping movement is taking off the UK with anything from sushi to strawberries on offer.

Jockey Ahern banned for 10 years

Jockey Eddie Ahern is banned for 10 years after being found guilty of corruption by the BHA, while Neil Clement receives a 15-year ban.

Woods hurt by 'fried chicken' remark

Tiger Woods condemns "hurtful" jibe as Sergio Garcia apologises for what could be interpreted as a racist remark.

Martinez to decide on Wigan future

Roberto Martinez will make a decision on his future at Wigan in the next 24 hours after holding talks with Dave Whelan.

Pellegrini to leave Malaga

Manuel Pellegrini paves the way for a move to manage Manchester City after confirming he will leave Spanish club Malaga.

Alonso: Red Bull have lost dominance

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso says Red Bull are complaining about the tyres in F1 because they have lost their dominant position.

Girl 'repeatedly raped by group'

A young girl was repeatedly raped and sexually abused by a group of 10 men over a five-year period, a court hears.

Suicidal woman 'told to drink tea'

A woman threatening to take her own life is told to "have a hot drink and watch the television" by an NHS helpline.

Savile sparks abuse reporting 'rise'

Reporting of historic child abuse has "significantly increased" since the Jimmy Savile investigation, a Scottish charity says.

Fair public sector pay-offs plea

About 14,000 public sector employees have taken voluntary redundancy or early retirement in Scotland in the past two years at a cost of about £550m, a report says.

Man in court over Hyde Park bombing

A man appears in court charged with the murder of four soldiers from the Royal Household Cavalry in the 1982 IRA bombing in Hyde Park.

Five charged in £350K cannabis find

Five men are charged by police following the discovery of a cannabis factory in south Down.

A&E threat to Royal Glamorgan

The Royal Glamorgan hospital in Llantrisant could stop treating the most serious accident and emergency cases as part of a major NHS shake-up in south Wales.

Flood car death 'was an accident'

A grandfather who drowned after his car became wedged under a footbridge in flash floods had been trying to avoid a ford, an inquest hears.

$1bn aid for DR Congo and neighbours

The World Bank unveils a $1bn (£660m) aid package to help DR Congo and its neighbours, as fighting continues near the eastern city of Goma.

SA opposition rejects Gupta report

South Africa's main opposition party condemns as a cover-up an official probe into the use of a military base for an Indian society wedding.

N Korea leader sends envoy to China

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a special envoy to Beijing, state media announces, amid cooling relations after weeks of tension.

Sri Lanka leader's son in rugby row

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa's rugby player son Rohitha is investigated for allegedly assaulting a referee.

EU in drive against tax evasion

EU leaders say they are committed to tackling tax evasion and will push for global action to curb banking secrecy.

Costa Concordia charges announced

The captain of the Costa Concordia cruise liner which ran aground off Italy will face trial on 9 July on multiple manslaughter charges, a judge rules.

Rios Montt's conviction annulled

Guatemala's top court throws out the genocide conviction of ex-leader Efrain Rios, whose trial will now be restarted from the middle of proceedings.

Venezuela plans toilet paper relief

Venezuela's National Assembly backs plans to import 39 million rolls of toilet paper, in an effort to relieve a chronic shortage.

Ahmadinejad to contest bar on ally

Iran's President Ahmadinejad says he will contest the disqualification of his ally Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei from next month's presidential poll.

Gunmen kill 12 in Baghdad brothel

Gunmen burst into a brothel in eastern Baghdad, killing seven women and five men, in the latest violence in a week of bloodshed in Iraq.

US reveals four citizen drone deaths

US Attorney General Eric Holder confirms four American citizens have been killed in US drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan since 2011.

US 'faith healers' 'killed' own baby

A US couple who reject medicine in favour of faith healing are charged with murder in their infant son's death, four years after another son's death.

Day in pictures: 22 May 2013

Twenty-four hours of news photoss: 22 May

In pictures: Keeping cool in India's heat wave

In the grip of a scorching heat wave

Day in pictures: 21 May 2013

Twenty-four hours of news photos: 21 May

In pictures: India's fading trams

India's last remaining tramcars

In pictures: Monster tornado hits Oklahoma

Gigantic tornado rips through Oklahoma City

Eurovision Song Contest in pictures

58th Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo

Day in pictures: 20 May 2013

Twenty-four hours of news photos: 20 May

In pictures: English ritual year

Idiosyncratic English rituals on camera

VIDEO: House of Commons

MPs approve same-sex marriage plans at third reading despite significant opposition.

VIDEO: 'How I pulled children from rubble'

Jacob Lyles, 19, was in Moore, Oklahoma, when the tornado struck and became involved in the rescue of two children from Plaza Towers Elementary school.

VIDEO: 'I saw George Michael lying on M1'

A woman has described helping a man who lay bleeding on the M1, not realising it was the singer George Michael

VIDEO: Man dead in suspected terror attack

A man has been killed in a machete attack and two suspects shot and wounded by police in Woolwich, south-east London.

VIDEO: Witness: 'He pulled a handgun out'

An eyewitness to an attack in Woolwich in which a man was killed has described seeing a man pulling out a handgun.

VIDEO: Meet the ‘Queen of North Shields’

A former refugee living on an estate in Tyneside compares life for families living on the poverty line in England and Africa.

VIDEO: Russia 'outrage' at Eurovision snub

A row has erupted between Russia and Azerbaijan over the Eurovision song contest, with the Russian foreign minister accusing the Azerbaijanis of vote-rigging.

VIDEO: Couple's £163,000 mobile bill shock

An electrician and his wife had a shock when they received a mobile phone bill for £163,000, then fought for months to have the debt cleared. BBC Watchdog investigated

AUDIO: Attenborough: We're destroying things

David Attenborough examines news that a "stocktake" of UK nature suggests 60% of animal and plant species have declined in the past 50 years - and one in 10 could end up disappearing.

Oklahoma tornado: Zoomable image

See the path of destruction through the suburb of Moore

Why one criminal stopped offending

How one former prisoner turned his life around

Why the war between drivers and cyclists?

Why are some motorists at war with cyclists?

Is the English language conquering France?

Is the English language conquering France?

Is fussball coming home?

Is Wembley the cradle of German football?

Wayne Rooney's baby and The K effect

Why is Wayne Rooney's baby Klay rather than Clay?

Dominique Venner's shock 'gesture'

France reacts to far-right author's suicide

How good are Lawro's predictions?

How good are Lawro's football predictions?

Afghan interpreters: 'No life for us here'

Two Afghan interpreters on their hopes to leave

How much are police and crime commissioners costing?

How much are police and crime commissioners costing?

IMF says time to take stock

IMF says time to take stock

George Michael 'lay bleeding on M1'

A woman who stopped to help George Michael after a crash describes how the pop legend was lying covered in blood on the M1.

Girl 'repeatedly raped by group'

A young girl was repeatedly raped and sexually abused by a group of 10 men over a five-year period, a court hears.

NHS worker arrest over sex offences

An NHS worker is arrested on suspicion of indecent assault after two females contacted police about alleged sex offences in 2001.

Victim reveals 'abuse' by priest

An ex-resident of a Catholic orphanage at the centre of a police investigation speaks of his alleged abuse by a priest.

Child prostitute claim to be probed

A child exploitation unit is to be set up to look into claims underage girls are working as prostitutes in Luton.

Woman saw partner 'brutally stabbed'

A woman who tried to defend her partner as he was stabbed to death in their Bedfordshire home is traumatised by the attack, police say.

Britvic to cut hundreds of jobs

Britvic announces the closure of its factory in Chelmsford, the city where the company was founded in the 19th Century, with the loss of 230 jobs.

Eighteen held over people-smuggling

Eighteen people are arrested in Britain and France by investigators targeting a suspected people smuggling gang, the Home Office says.

Man bailed in fatal fire inquiry

A 58-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in a fire in Milton Keynes is released on bail.

Sainsbury's knife used in killing

A man accused of murdering his wife in Bedford told police he bought the knife from Sainsbury's for £12, a court hears.

Ambulance service gets new chair

A new interim chair has been appointed to an ambulance service criticised over failed targets and response times.

Man held over 'car crash' shooting

Police make an arrest over the shooting of a man who was remonstrating with a driver after a car crash in Luton.

Chinese 'inspired by Milton Keynes'

World's 'most successful new town' praised

Aston Martin fetches record price

Buckinghamshire Aston Martin DB4 auction high

Bury & Tranmere keen on Lowe deal

Bury and Tranmere are among the north-west clubs monitoring Ryan Lowe's availability after MK Dons admitted the striker is keen to return to the area.

Bedford avoid London Welsh approach

Bedford chairman Geoff Irvine says he will not copy London Welsh's strategy should his side win the Championship final.

Bedford v Newcastle

Preview of Thursday's Championship play-off final first leg between Bedford and Newcastle (19:45 BST)

Zola one of my heroes - Williams

Crystal Palace's Jonathan Williams says facing Gianfranco Zola's Watford at Wembley will be a surreal experience.

MK boss Robinson to assess future

MK Dons boss Karl Robinson will assess his future this week, amid speculation linking him to the Sheffield United job.

Stevenage make quadruple signing

Stevenage sign striker Oumare Tounkara, defender Luke Jones and midfielders Sam Wedgbury and Simon Heslop.

Luton strike deals for Histon pair

Luton Town sign midfielder Jim Stevenson and defender Danny Fitzsimons from Histon on two-year deals.

VIDEO: 'I saw George Michael lying on M1'

A woman has described helping a man who lay bleeding on the M1, not realising it was the singer George Michael

VIDEO: Man shot in leg after car crash

A 27-year-old man is in a serious condition after being shot in the leg in what police describe as a "targeted" attack in Luton.

VIDEO: East political week in 60 seconds

The headlines from the political week are reviewed in 60 seconds by Sunday Politics East.

VIDEO: Grandfather's message to town gangs

The grandfather of Luton teenager Delaney Brown said there was no pleasure seeing his grandson's killer jailed for a minimum of 24 years.

VIDEO: Armed police units patrol estates

Four extra armed response units have been introduced on two troubled estates in Luton where police anticipate "further violence".

VIDEO: 'We never buckle in face of attack'

David Cameron has condemned the "sickening" murder of a man in Woolwich, south-east London.

VIDEO: Meet the ‘Queen of North Shields’

A former refugee living on an estate in Tyneside compares life for families living on the poverty line in England and Africa.

VIDEO: Man dead in suspected terror attack

A man has been killed in a machete attack and two suspects shot and wounded by police in Woolwich, south-east London.

VIDEO: Witness: 'They wanted to get caught'

An eyewitness to a brutal murder in south-east London has described how the attackers behaved as if "they wanted to get caught."

VIDEO: What attack means for UK security

The government's emergency response committee, Cobra, has held a meeting after a man was killed in a machete attack in Woolwich, south east London.

VIDEO: Mayor condemns 'sickening' attack

The murder of a man in Woolwich, south-east London, is "overwhelmingly likely" to be a terrorist incident, the city's mayor has said.

AUDIO: 'Beatles, Magna Carta and Wordsworth'

Letters written by John Lennon are being donated to the British Library along with the lyrics to a selection of Beatles songs.

VIDEO: Biggest UK wildlife survey conducted

A stocktake of UK nature suggests 60% of animal and plant species have declined in the past 50 years - and one in 10 could end up disappearing.

VIDEO: Literary Death Match hits UK

Authors in the UK have a new way of attracting readers by performing their works at a "Literary Death Match".

VIDEO: Afghan interpreters to get UK visas

Up to 600 Afghan interpreters who worked alongside British troops are to be given the right to live in the UK.

VIDEO: New free schools approved

From 2014, 102 new free schools are set to open in England after being granted approval from the Department for Education.

VIDEO: Scotland 'can afford independence'

Scotland can "more than afford' to be a successful independent country, its first minister has said.

VIDEO: Sauce man Roots help for start-ups

A mentoring scheme for people starting a business is being backed by Reggae Reggae Sauce entrepreneur Levi Roots, who started out under a previous scheme before finding fame on BBC2's Dragon's Den.

VIDEO: Death of Morecambe and Wise genius

Eddie Braben, the writer behind comedy duo Morecambe and Wise, has died at the age of 82.

VIDEO: Narrow door stops woman leaving home

A woman who uses a large wheelchair says she is a prisoner in her own home because it will not fit through the door.

VIDEO: April accused told 'web of lies'

A man accused of murdering five-year-old April Jones told a court he had never had any sexual interest in young children.

VIDEO: 'Tough times for toads'

A "stocktake" of UK nature suggests 60% of animal and plant species have declined in the past 50 years - and one in 10 could end up disappearing.

VIDEO: Clegg and PM say coalition will last

David Cameron and Nick Clegg promise that the coalition will continue up until polling day in the 2015 general election.

VIDEO: David Beckham's emotional farewell

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

VIDEO: Bed-sharing 'raises cot death risk'

Sharing a bed with a newborn increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome fivefold, research claims.

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.