Prince William offers condolences to the people of Japan, while paying tribute to victims of last month's earthquake in New Zealand.

A new charter for fostering is to be published which ministers hope will put an end to "myths and red tape" that have undermined some carers.

The rail maintenance firm Jarvis will not face charges over the 2002 Potters Bar rail crash, in which seven died and 76 were injured.

Three former champions are joined by King George winner Long Run for a formidable line-up in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Libya declares an immediate ceasefire to protect civilians in accordance with a UN Security Council resolution, the foreign minister says.

Monkeys at Longleat Safari Park are given a car of their own to "get them back in training for the new season".

McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh says his team will confound the critics to produce strong results in the Australian Grand Prix.

The UN Security Council backs a resolution on Libya that supports a no-fly zone and "all necessary measures" to protect civilians short of an invasion.