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John Terry Quizzed As Steward Hurt By Car

John Terry has been questioned by police following claims he knocked down a member of Chelsea's security staff in his car.

Video: Twilight Star Pattinson Spies Bond Role

Twilight star Robert Pattinson has told Sky News that he "would love to" play James Bond in the future.

Cowell's Shows Shunned At TV Awards

The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent have been snubbed at the Royal Television Society Awards.

Home Sec: Why No Panic Button On Facebook?

The Home Secretary is to meet representatives of Facebook to ask why it does not have a 'panic' button' for children concerned about paedophiles, Sky News has learned. 

Gyrocopter Pilot Not Guilty Over Man's Death

An animal rights enthusiast has been cleared of manslaughter after his gyrocopter struck and killed a hunt member.

Video: Parents Of Dead 'Meow Meow' Teen Urge Ban

The devastated family of one of two teenagers who died after taking the legal high mephedrone has called on the Government to ban the drug.

Future Army: Bat Bikes And Metal Gorillas

British troops in the future could speed into combat aboard a series of bizarre vehicles, including a Terminator-style machine and a Bat Bike.

Five Held Over Boy Kidnap As Dad Flies Out

Three people have been arrested in Spain over the kidnap in Pakistan of British boy Sahil Saeed, Spanish media report.

Kids' Adviser Sorry Over Bulger Comments

The Children's Commissioner has apologised to the mother of James Bulger for the "hurt" caused by her comments about raising the age of criminal responsibility.

Street View Removes Pic Of Murdered Teen

An image of Facebook murder victim Ashleigh Hall standing outside her home weeks before she was killed has been removed from Google Street View.

NHS Should 'Cut Thousands Of Beds'

A new report suggests the NHS should cut more than 30,000 hospital beds to improve patient care and save money.

PM Writes To Iraq Inquiry About Defence Cash

Gordon Brown has admitted that defence spending "did not rise in real terms" for one or two years.

Soldier Named As Two Killed In Afghan Blast

Two British soldiers have been killed in an explosion in Helmand, Afghanistan.