The parents of murdered teenager Shafilea Ahmed have been charged with killing her, Cheshire Police said on Wednesday. Ifitkhar (R) and Farzana Ahmed arrive for an inpromptu news conference in 2004.

A man has been arrested by detectives investigating phone hacking at the News of the World during a predawn raid, police said. By Andrew Hough The 35 year-old, who has not been named, became the 16th suspect to be held by police investigating the ...

An elderly shopkeeper, Cecil Coley, who stabbed to death a burglar in Manchester will not face charges, as prosecutors reassured homeowners they can use reasonable force to protect themselves, their families and their property.

A heavy police presence outside Langanside courts during the trial of 14 alleged UVF paramilitaries. Photograph: Paul Faith/PA One of the two brothers who have turned terrorist supergrasses in Northern Ireland is due to give evidence against former ...

Alex Salmond, who will set out the SNP governments new legislative programme today. Photograph: Murdo Macleod Alex Salmond is expected to confirm controversial plans to create a single Scottish police force and new measures to control alcohol prices ...