One of two men from Cheshire jailed for using Facebook to incite disorder during last week's riots is to appeal against his four-year sentence.

A Taser was discharged a number of times at a man who later died in Cumbria, the police watchdog says.

Five tobacco companies sue the US government over a new law that would force them to place graphic health warnings on their cigarette packets.

Some of the sentences given to those involved in last week's riots in England are criticised as too harsh by MPs and campaigners.

Arsene Wenger may face further disciplinary action from Uefa after communicating with the Arsenal bench during the 1-0 Champions League play-off first-leg win over Udinese.

An animal charity rescues a cow in a field in Troon, South Ayrshire, which got its head stuck in a ladder.

Organisers of a Michael Jackson tribute concert in Cardiff are criticised for booking rock band Kiss after its bassist called the star a child abuser.

A man is arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire in sheltered accommodation flats for elderly people in south London.