Behind the scenes: Stan Greenberg

The BBC World Service spoke to Stan Greenberg, adviser to no less than five world leaders.

Woman charged after dog’s death

A Perth woman is charged after a dog suffering from a large tumour is dumped in a park and then has to be put down.

Man held as fire destroys house

Seven families had to leave their homes when a fire started in a mid-terrace house in Essex.

Proposed academy locations chosen

Preferred sites for three "super schools" in County Durham are agreed by the county council.

Fraud warning on tax credit date

A wave of bogus e-mails is targeting people aiming to meet Friday's tax credit renewal deadline, says Equifax.

Robson was gentleman of game

BBC Sport looks back at the career of Sir Bobby Robson

England v Australia 3rd Test day two as it happened

Bad light ends play with England 116-2 in reply to Australia's 263 on day two of the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

Timeline: Nigeria

A chronology of key events

South Wales Police name new chief

Peter Vaughan, the deputy chief constable of South Wales Police, will become the force's top officer in January.

Pair set dog on teenager in park

A teenager is attacked and has his mobile phone stolen by two men who set a dog on him in a Teesside Park.