An inner city head teacher is made a dame by the Queen in the New Year's Honours List which also recognises a former dinner lady and England's communication champion.

A review of the data used to assess the risks posed by faulty breast implants is to be carried out by the government, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley says.

A US police manhunt is under way for an Iraq war veteran wanted in connection with the murder of a ranger at a national park in Washington state.

The Reserve Bank of India, which has raised interest rates 13 times in two years, tells the BBC it may ease its monetary policy amid fears of a global slowdown.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney accepts a fine for his performance in training following a night out, BBC Sport understands.

Hibernian host Hearts in the early kick-off before four games follow at 1500 GMT, including Rangers v Motherwell and Dunfermline v Celtic.

Chelsea's visit to Wolves and Arsenal's encounter with Fulham are two of five Premier League matches, along with full Scottish and Football League programmes, on a busy day of football.

Gary Ablett, the only player to win the FA Cup with both Liverpool and Everton, dies at the age of 46 following a battle against non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.