Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp praises the quality of his players after his side reached the last 16 of the Champions League.

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrive in Abu Dhabi for a five-day state visit aimed at renewing the UK's relationship with the UAE.

The UK is outperforming most of Europe when it comes to survival rates from heart bypass operations, according to an international audit.

Prime Minister David Cameron is launching a £2m consultation on how best to measure the well-being of Britain's citizens.

Peter Siddle takes a hat-trick and a Test-best 6-54 as England are bowled out for 260 on the opening day of the Ashes series.

The euro continues its slide against the dollar as investors digest the Irish Republic's tough austerity plan.

Staff could lose pay for the first three days they are off sick, under proposals being discussed by Teignbridge District Council.

The first prison-based dog training scheme in the UK is being introduced at Polmont Young Offenders Institute near Falkirk.