A man is charged with murdering a clergyman at his South Gloucestershire vicarage and a retired teacher in Worcestershire.

Northern Irish comedian Frank Carson, whose catch phrases included "It's a cracker", has died aged 85, surrounded by his family.

Tributes pour in for Sunday Times foreign correspondent Marie Colvin, who has been killed in Syria.

Labour leader Ed Miliband tells David Cameron he risks making NHS reform "his poll tax" - in noisy Commons clashes over the health bill.

Cherie Blair has started legal proceedings over phone hacking, her solicitor confirms.