Flood bridge safety checks begin
Safety tests on some 1,800 bridges across Cumbria get under way after heavy rain left several structures weakened.
Indonesia ferry sinks in squall
At least one person dies after an Indonesian ferry carrying more than 200 people sinks in bad weather, officials say.
Live - South Africa v England
England make an early breakthrough in the second ODI against South Africa at Centurion.
US Senate approves health debate
The US Senate narrowly votes to hold a full debate on a landmark bill designed to overhaul America's healthcare system.
Student visas 'soar' after change
The number of students entering the UK from India and Bangladesh has risen sharply since a new visa system began, the BBC has learned.
Shots fired at NI police near border
Police officers return fire after coming under attack in the village of Garrison, County Fermanagh, close to the Irish border.
Charge in mutilation murder case
A teenager is charged with murdering a mother-of-two who was found with her hand cut off in a west London street.
Canoeist pulled from river dies
A canoeist who was pulled from a swollen river on Dartmoor in bad weather has died, firefighters confirm.
Jackson glove sells for $350,000
The glove worn by Michael Jackson for his first Moonwalk dance in 1983 sells at auction for $350,000 (£212,000).
Cern Collider makes fast progress
Researchers working on the Large Hadron Collider are delighted with the progress made since the machine restarted.
Hearing for US army base 'gunman'
The psychiatrist charged over the Fort Hood army base massacre has his first court hearing - in the hospital where he is recovering.
PM and Cameron sorry over photos
Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Tory leader David Cameron have apologised after claims they used an Armistice Day service as a photo opportunity
Army checks police HQ car 'bomb'
Army experts check a car which burst into flames near the Northern Ireland Policing Board building.
MSP seeks drink-drive limit cut
UK ministers come under fresh pressure from an MSP to allow a lower drink-driving alcohol limit in Scotland.
Scots aim to protect their whisky against foreign imitations
New guidelines to protect Scotch whisky from foreign imitation are coming into force, including rules on labelling and bottling.
End 'cheap bevvies', Welsh urges
Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh urges politicians to tackle Scotland's "cheap bevvy" culture with minimum alcohol pricing.
Lawnmowers 'injure thousands'
Using a ride-on lawnmower might save energy but they land thousands of people in hospital, experts warn.
EastEnder Groves is the latest celeb to dance off into the sunset
EastEnder Ricky Groves is voted off Strictly Come Dancing as Jade Johnson quits because of injury.
