Prime Minister David Cameron leads UK tributes to former South African President Nelson Mandela, who has died aged 95, saying he was a "hero".

The key points of Chancellor George Osborne's Autumn Statement on the economy.

Athlete Christine Ohuruogu is named Sportswoman of the Year after winning gold at the World Championships.

As people across the world digest the news of Nelson Mandela's death, the British media reflect on the life of Africa's most famous son.

Rio Ferdinand is to be part of the BBC punditry team for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, BBC Sport announces.

Police charge a 37-year-old man with attempting to murder two police officers in Leeds following a shooting in which an officer was hit in the face.

The chancellor says the UK economy is bouncing back but the recovery is "not yet done" - and millions must wait longer for a state pension.

Thousands of people have had to leave their homes as a storm, which has killed two men, causes the biggest tidal surge for 60 years.