Production of Newcastle Brown Ale ends on Tyneside, as the Federation Brewery in Gateshead closes.

Supermarket chain Tesco says it wants to see curbs on the sale of cheap alcohol during this Parliament.

Police say there is little hope of finding two men in Pakistan who they think gave advice to Exeter bomber Nicky Reilly.

Debate over the funding of the Pope's British visit

A Scottish MEP raises concerns about the potential impact of EU proposals to ban the most widely used rat poisons.

Concerns are raised about the frequency with which children in care in Wales are being moved around foster carers.

A 45-year-old woman is seriously injured after falling 80ft from a cliff at the bottom of her garden in Fife.

Police warn revellers they could be at risk if they attend a "massive" outdoor party planned in Wrexham.

A key witness in the Portuguese trial of two men accused of murdering a Londonderry man admits lying in his evidence.

"It's life, but not as we know it" is how the Daily Telegraph reacts to news that scientists have created an artificial life-form.

Supermodel Naomi Campbell may be subpoenaed over a "blood diamond" she allegedly received from Liberia's ex-President Taylor.

A woman is due before magistrates charged with murder after two of her children died in a house fire in Derbyshire.

Three writers make the shortlist for the Desmond Elliott prize of £10,000 which honours debut novels published in the UK.

A report into a private jet crash in which five people were killed finds a missing rivet may have led to the shutdown of an engine.

Food writer Nigel Slater's celebrated memoir Toast, is to be brought to life by the BBC, it has been announced.

A report reveals the scale of disruption to exams caused by last winter's heavy snow.

Small firms welcome the government's business plans

Hampshire Cricket Club's progressive business model

Migration from certain parts of the world can increase the risk of a child having autism, a study has suggested.

GPs should be careful about prescribing cholesterol-busting drugs say researchers who found "unintended" side effects.