Coastal towns in south-west England are left flooded after dangerously strong winds, large waves and a high tide.

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are to make a three-day state visit to France in June, says Buckingham Palace.

A judge tells the jury at the trial of Coronation Street actor William Roache they should not be "overawed".

Education Secretary Michael Gove says he wants to end the "Berlin Wall" divide between the state and private school sectors in England.

David Cameron calls for a rethink on pub opening hours during the World Cup after ministers appeared to rule out extending them for England matches.

Floyd Mayweather asks his fans to vote whether his next fight should be against Amir Khan or Marcos Maidana.

The French comedian at the centre of the Nicolas Anelka racism row has been banned from entering the UK, the Home Office says.

Peers list poor coffee machines, limited yoghurt choice and fruitless creme brulee among their gripes, as the House of Lords publishes its catering complaints.