Public urged to help Burma victims The public have been urged to donate to an appeal fund to help save the lives of those affected by the Burmese cyclone. 2:28pm today
Head pays tribute to murdered teen The headteacher of the teenager murdered in an unprovoked attack when he refused to take part in a fight has paid tribute to a "very well-liked, gentle student who always tried his best". 2:28pm today
Brown pledges social care reform Gordon Brown has pledged fundamental reform to social care of the elderly and disabled in England as the Government warned that the system is facing a £6 billion funding gap within 20 years. 2:28pm today
Father defends embryology Bill The father of a British boy treated for a rare blood disorder with stem cells from a so-called "saviour sibling" has defended the controversial test tube procedure. 2:28pm today
Bee Gees honoured with blue plaque The Bee Gees have been honoured for their contribution to pop music with the unveiling of a special plaque in London. 1:48pm today
Strictly judge condemns quit 'lies' Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman has hit out at newspaper reports that he has threatened to quit the BBC show unless he gets a pay rise 1:48pm today
