The Dubai Airshow has begun with Boeing and Airbus both unveiling a string of new orders.

A top Syrian rebel commander has died of wounds he sustained in a government air strike at a rebel-held air base near Aleppo on Thursday, reports say.

Tate Britain is unveiling the results of a £45 million renovation this week that has transformed the oldest parts of the Grade II London building transformed.

Twitter is rolling out its alert service to the UK. Users who sign up will receive alerts from official organisations in cases of emergencies and natural disasters.

Oscar-winner Dame Helen Mirren wins another award for her portrayal of the Queen, this time at the London Evening Standard Theatre Awards.

Richard Wilson is honoured for his outstanding contribution to television and film at this year's Bafta Scotland awards.

The Olympic Stadium is not being used to the full, according to a group of Lords who also questioned the legacy of London 2012.

Hands-free phones should be banned from vehicles in addition to hand-held ones, road safety campaigners urge.