National News

Happiness linked to friends' wealth

Money makes people happier only if they feel richer than their friends

11:10am Monday 22nd March 2010

Earning more money only makes people happier if they feel richer than their friends, neighbours and colleagues, according to a newly-published study.

Byers asks watchdog for lobby probe

9:14am Monday 22nd March 2010

One of the former ministers embroiled in the lobbying row said he had asked Parliament's sleaze watchdog to investigate his conduct.

Ruby Wax runs Home Office workshops

9:04am Monday 22nd March 2010

TV personality Ruby Wax has been hired by the Home Office to help train staff, it has been confirmed.

Doherty quizzed over heiress death

8:35am Monday 22nd March 2010

Rock star Pete Doherty has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs following the death of heiress Robin Whitehead.

Vet relives horror lorry shunt

8:35am Monday 22nd March 2010

A vet screamed "I'm going to die" as the car she was in was shunted sideways along the motorway by a lorry, she said.

Businesses call for BA strike talks

8:35am Monday 22nd March 2010

The UK's reputation is being hit by the British Airways strike, business leaders warned, as both sides in the dispute continued to argue fiercely over the impact of the industrial action.

Burns man in supermarket plea

7:52am Monday 22nd March 2010

Police are investigating after a man with serious burns turned up at a supermarket asking staff for help.

Huntley back in prison after attack

6:03am Monday 22nd March 2010

Soham murderer Ian Huntley is back in prison after an attack by a fellow inmate left him needing hospital treatment.

Pollution 'causing early deaths'

4:04am Monday 22nd March 2010

Air pollution is causing the early deaths of up to 50,000 people a year and making thousands more ill - but the Government is failing to take enough action to tackle the problem, MPs have said.