Arsene Wenger says Pat Rice has told him he wants to continue as the Arsenal manager's number two next season.

Dannii Minogue confirms she is standing down as a judge on The X Factor due to a clash of TV commitments.

EastEnders steals the top prize at the British Soap Awards at a ceremony in Coronation Street's back yard, at ITV's studios in Manchester.

The government is planning to write into law for the first time the principles of the military covenant, the prime minister confirms.

The head of the IMF, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, is questioned in New York over an alleged sex attack on a hotel maid, say reports.

Azerbaijan is crowned the winner of this year's Eurovision Song Contest, while the UK finishes in 11th place.

Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill promises tough new sentencing for people who "peddle religious hate" in football stadiums or online.

The head of the British armed forces says Nato must intensify its military campaign in Libya by easing the restrictions on bombing targets.