Police arrests 'made to get DNA'
Police are accused of making arrests just to gather DNA, as genetic advisers call for new regulation on when testing should be done.

Winter deaths 'soared this year'
The number of excess deaths in England and Wales last winter was the highest since 1999/2000, figures show.

Lloyds launches record share sale
Lloyds Banking Group launches the UK's biggest rights issue, worth £13.5bn, selling shares at a discounted price of 37p.

Cumbria braced for more flooding
The Environment Agency warns residents in Cumbria more heavy rain could bring further flooding as water levels peak.

Last salute for army bomb victim
An army explosives expert killed in Afghanistan is buried with full military honours in Cornwall.

Ofsted to target weakest teaching
The English education watchdog says a stubborn core of inadequacy blights children's life chances.

British Gas offers accurate bills
British Gas is giving customers the option of paying accurate energy bills each month, instead of relying largely on estimations.

Man dies after motorway mistake
A 65-year-old man dies in a four-car collision on the M8 in Glasgow, after he drove his car the wrong way down the motorway.

And the Overall winner is... Julie Walters wins International Emmy
Julie Walters takes an acting prize while Sir David Frost wins a lifetime achievement award at the International Emmys.

End of the line for Scotland's famous train-hopping dog
A dog which made headlines around the world after he lost his owner and caught the right train home has died.

Elimination would not be disastrous - Carragher
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says Champions League elimination would not be a disaster for the club because they can fall back on the Europa League.

Gers boss quiet on Boyd selection
Rangers boss Walter Smith refuses to be drawn on whether leading scorer Kris Boyd will start the must-win Champions League tie with Stuttgart.

Murray set for Federer showdown
Andy Murray will take on Roger Federer at the ATP World Tour Finals on Tuesday with both knowing a win will give them one foot in the semi-finals.

Silverstone 'set to seal F1 deal'
Silverstone Holdings' managing director says a deal for the track to host the British Grand Prix is "very close".

Universal appeal
A quirky look at the people who stare deep into space

Keeping the gun
The republican groups who still favour violence

Debt or no debt
Legal challenges to the enforcement of bank debts

Report 'critical' of terror raids
A report into anti-terror raids across north-west England is expected to criticise police for failing to consult specialist lawyers.

Global warming dangers 'alarming'
Leading UK scientists issue an unprecedented statement about the dangers of failing to cut greenhouse gases.

'Risky donor' transplants rising
More organs from higher risk donors are being used for transplants because of a donor shortage, the BBC has learned.

Support plea for child witnesses
As figures show 1,116 under 10s were listed as court witnesses last year, the NSPCC says they should be able to pre-record their evidence.

Ofsted 'feeds child safety fears'
Local government leaders accuse education watchdog Ofsted of feeding the public's fears over child safety.

Pay homes to recycle, say Tories
Households who recycle could get up to £130 a year in shopping vouchers under the Tories, says George Osborne.

MPs seek increased powers
MPs need more power to hold government to account and restore faith in politics, a Commons committee says.

Hunt on for killer ex-royal aide
Police are trying to find former royal dresser Jane Andrews after she failed to return to an open prison in Kent.

Straw to face MPs over Megrahi
Justice Secretary Jack Straw is to face questions about his role in the run-up to the release of Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi.

Abused by their own children
Why do children, especially teenage girls, resort to hitting and threatening their parents?

Risky bridges
Why do only some bridges collapse in heavy floods?

Happy hooker?
The rise of Belle de Jour is an insight into work and sex

Papers focus on Iraq war inquiry
Newspapers turn their attention to Sir John Chilcot's Iraq war inquiry, as it is due to begin hearing evidence.

Cumbria poised for more flooding
People in flood-hit Cumbria are preparing themselves for more heavy rain - with up to 100mm predicted to fall on high ground.

Tattoo could identify beach body
An image of a tattoo on the body of a man washed up on Brighton beach is released in an attempt to identify him.

Gun pointed at girl in sweet shop
Police investigate whether a man who pointed a gun at a child in a south Belfast sweet shop is behind two other robberies.

Lough Erne water at record level
The level of Lough Erne is the highest on record after days of heavy rain caused widespread flooding and disruption.

Homecoming 'to meet targets'
A report into the Homecoming Scotland celebrations is expected to say a £40m economy boost target is on its way to being met.

Asylum family gets late reprieve
An asylum seeker and her 10-year-old daughter who we due to be deported to Malawi are given a last minute reprieve.

Woman's body found in river
Rescue teams searching for a missing woman find a body in the River Usk near Brecon, Powys.

'Don't scrap M4 relief road' call
Congestion on the M4 in Wales is costing £40m a year, and an academic warns that a relief road must eventually be built.