From: BBC News on Sat, Jul 09 2011 2:59 AM

Former US First Lady Betty Ford has died at the age of 93.She was the wife of President Gerald Ford, and served as first lady from 1974 until 1977.Betty Ford was a leading voice in the Women’s Movement. She campaigned for breast cancer awareness and was best known for founding a leading Californ...

From: BBC News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 6:24 PM

Egyptians have been on the streets in their thousands, protesting about the slow pace of political reform in the country since President Mubarak was ousted from power.Many want to see the former president and his officials put on trial more quickly, while others are angry at the military governm...

From: BBC News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 5:19 PM

The News of the World newspaper has published a letter for its readers talking of its "proud history of fighting crime, exposing wrong-doing and regularly setting the news agenda".Nick Higham looks at the paper’s defining campaigns.

From: BBC News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 5:19 PM

Former News of The World editor Andy Coulson has been released on police bail follwing his arrest by police investigating phone hacking at the paper.As he left the police station where he was questioned, he said there was a lot he would like to say but could not.PM David Cameron earlier defended...

From: BBC News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 5:19 PM

A secret recording has emerged of a meeting that Rebekah Brooks held with News of the World staff at the paper’s headquarters in Wapping on FridayIn it said that she was "determined to get vindication" for the newspaper. Her comments came a day after it was announced that the Sunday tabloid would...

From: BBC News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 2:54 PM

As part of a series, Made In Wales, looking at business success stories, we feature a lingerie manufacturer in the south Wales valleys. AJM Sewing in New Tredegar was set up by a man with his redundancy cheque, and now it’s the last of the line in the area.

From: BBC News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 2:53 PM

Two cousins from Coney Hill, Gloucester, who overturned their car while fleeing from police investigating a cocaine deal have been jailed.

From: BBC News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 2:53 PM

This Sunday’s issue of the News of the World will be the last edition of the paper, News International chairman James Murdoch says.

From: BBC News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 2:53 PM

A man suspected of shooting dead seven people in the US state of Michigan has killed himself, but two hostages he had taken are safe, police say.

From: BBC News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 2:53 PM

A tearful JK Rowling said "thank you" to thousands of Harry Potter fans who packed London’s Trafalgar Square on Thursday at the world premiere of the final film.

From: BBC News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 2:53 PM

The Honduras Truth and Reconciliation Commission has concluded that the removal from office of former President Manuel Zelaya was a coup.

From: BBC News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 2:53 PM

Nasa astronauts visit the Isle of Man to talk about the importance of the space industry.

From: BBC News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 2:53 PM

British Gas, owned by Centrica, is putting up its domestic gas and electricity prices from 18 August, at a cost of around £190 more per year for dual fuel customers.

From: BBC News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 2:53 PM

The Mayor of London has backed plans for an independent inquiry into the phone hacking scandal and the role of the Metropolitan Police.

From: BBC News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 2:53 PM

The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, said that the Press Complaints Commission is a 'busted flush' and 'needs to be replaced.'

From: BBC News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 2:53 PM

Former Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Brian Paddick was asked how a previous police investigation failed to find out about tabloid phone hacking and alleged payments to individual officers.

From: BBC News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 2:53 PM

A tornado causes minor damage to rooftops in Westhoughton, Greater Manchester.

From: BBC News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 2:53 PM

The 135th and final space shuttle mission has lifted off from Cape Canaveral in Florida, marking the beginning of the end of the shuttle programme.

From: BBC News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 2:53 PM

Former News of the World editor Andy Coulson has been arrested by police investigating phone hacking and corruption allegations. He has denied any knowledge of phone hacking while he was NoW editor.

From: BBC News on Fri, Jul 08 2011 2:53 PM

The future of funding for care homes has been called into question, with one expert warning more could go to the wall. It comes after BBC Wales obtained figures showing the gap in how much councils are prepared to pay - is growing. Our research shows that one council is spending £145...