The Perseid meteor shower, one of the highlights in the skygazers' calendar, provides a celestial display across parts of the Earth.

James Hook's crucial try helps Wales beat England in the second of both countries' World Cup warm-up Tests in Cardiff.

Two men are arrested over the death of Trevor Ellis, who was found with bullet wounds in a car in Croydon during the London riots.

Oil company Royal Dutch Shell says it is working to contain a spill at one of its North Sea platforms, but won't say how much oil has been released.

A horse welfare charity welcomes the four-year ban given to trainer Howard Johnson.

A new batch of 16 young sea eagles is released in Fife as part of ongoing efforts to reintroduce them across Scotland.

The petrol industry is being forced to defend high prices at the pumps when figures show oil prices have fallen.

About 8,000 pipers and drummers from 16 countries are due to compete in the World Pipe Band Championships.