West Midlands Police release a recording of a woman who dialled 999 to request help in a row over the number of sprinkles on an ice cream.

An independent Scotland could face bigger spending cuts and higher tax rises than previously predicted, according to latest update from the IFS.

Hugging trees helps koalas to keep cool, a study using thermal imaging cameras reveals.

Heathrow's new Terminal 2 is opening in the final piece of an £11bn makeover for Britain's biggest airport.

The Taliban release a video showing the moment US soldier Bowe Bergdahl was handed to US forces in eastern Afghanistan.

Chris Jordan hopes for a Test call-up when England name their squad on Thursday for a two-match series with Sri Lanka.

The government announces a series of measures in the Queen's Speech that it says are "unashamedly pro-work and pro-business".

The first ever completely secret terrorism trial in English legal history is being planned, the Court of Appeal has heard.