A judge approves the California city of Stockton's bankruptcy filing, making it the most populous US city ever to enter bankruptcy protection.

A man from Surrey who died after being hit by a train following an altercation at Guildford railway station was a "ray of sunshine", his family say.

Jockey Katie Walsh defends the Grand National over cruelty claims and says horses in the sport are treated well.

The 2012 Olympics opening ceremony and drama Call the Midwife are among six shows vying for the Radio Times Audience Award at this year's television Baftas.

The UK will avoid a triple dip recession thanks to the performance of the service industries and strong exports, says the British Chambers of Commerce.

Thousands attend a charity concert in Nicosia in aid of those hardest hit by the financial crisis, bringing dry food instead of an admission fee.

The recent rapid growth of Scotch whisky exports has stalled, according to figures for last year.

A fire at a Muslim school in the Burmese city of Rangoon has killed at least 13 people including children, officials say.