Irish ‘plot to kill cartoonist’

Seven people are arrested in the Irish Republic over an alleged plot to kill a Swedish cartoonist for depicting the Prophet Muhammad.

Plans unveiled for more eco-towns

Two new areas - in Devon and Hampshire - are announced as possible "eco-town" sites by the government.

‘Insurance for all’ plan for dogs

All dog owners in England and Wales would need insurance against their animals attacking people under Labour proposals.

BBC’s boss urged to save 6 Music

Music Week magazine publishes an open letter to BBC boss Mark Thompson urging him to rethink his plans to axe 6 Music.

Man cleared of dog attack murder

A man is cleared of murdering a 16-year-old boy who allegedly had two dogs set upon him before he was stabbed to death.

Hounds for Heroes charity launch

A new charity called Hounds for Heroes aims to give support dogs to injured and disabled personnel from the armed forces.

Elephant grass blaze sweeps field

Firefighters spend the night tackling a blazing field of elephant grass in Somerset which may have been started deliberately.

NZ auction sells ‘bottled ghosts’

Two glass bottles said to contain the ghosts are bought for NZ$2,000 in an online auction in New Zealand.

Trader beaten with lock for cash

A shopkeeper is beaten over the head with a bicycle lock by masked thieves who targeted his shop and fled with cash from the till.

What the papers say

A look at what's making the headline in Tueasday's morning newspapers.