South Africa announce that wicketkeeper Mark Boucher will miss the Test series with England following an operation on his injured eye.

An armed man releases the last hostage he was holding at a French school on the outskirts of Paris after earlier releasing a group of children.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says he would consider letting striker Andy Carroll go out on loan.

Leading sports bodies call for action to ensure crucial child protection information is shared.

The government says it is close to agreeing a deal for Halfords - and fire stations - to become driving test centres.

A concert on Wednesday that would have seen Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue reunite for the first time in more than 20 years is cancelled.

Plans put forward by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to reform the House of Lords will be put to the test in a crucial vote by MPs later.

Tour de France leader Bradley Wiggins says he is in "fantastic position" after his impressive stage nine time trial victory on Monday.