‘Munchkin’ Actor Karl Slover Dies at 93
One of the last surviving actors Karl Slover, who portrayed Munchkins in 1939 classic film "The Wizard of Oz" died at the age of 93.
German Chancellor’s Ally Warns UK over Tobin Tax
Senior Ally of Angela Merkel has warned UK not to look at your own interest at the cost of Europe.
First Witnesses Speak Out at Lawrence Murder Trial
The eyewitnesses of the Stephen Lawrence murder case are ready to give evidence in hearing.
Endangered Spoon-Billed Sandpipers Land in UK
The birds have been brought from their Russian Far-Eastern breeding grounds.
Unwell Cheryl Cole May Miss Gary Barlow Duet
The Manchester concert would have been Cheryl Cole's first for months in the UK.
Surgery Can Prolong Life of Lung Cancer Patients: Study
Data suggests that the area in England with the highest surgical rates also had the highest survival statistics related to lung cancer. Researchers therefore estimated that over 5,400 lives could have been extended, if every area in the country operated on the same number of patients.
Seven Occupy London Campaigners Arrested, Say Protesters
The protesters were held by officers following a demonstration at the City of London Corporation's headquarters, campaigners claimed.
28 'News of the World' Journalists May be Involved in Phone Hacking: Report
Lord Justice Leveson's inquiry heard that the practice could be widespread.
Chancellor Unveils Drastic Shake-Up of Private Finance Initiative
George Osborne's new model aims to deliver public assets and services at a lower cost to the taxpayer.
Madonna Grooves at 53 During Dance Night
The American singer Madonna showed that she is still fresh to groove even at the age of 53 in New York.
More Apprenticeships Can Bail Out Youth Unemployment, Says Study
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has suggested that the fact that youth unemployment figures have touched one million is evidence that the government's apprenticeship schemes are not helping enough young people.
Botulism-Causing Toxin Found in Loyd Grossman Sauce
Consumers have been warned not to eat Loyd Grossman Korma sauce, as it has been linked to cases of botulism.
Amplifier Helps Diamond Locate Atoms
An "amplifier" molecule, placed on the tip of a diamond, could help scientists locate and identify individual atoms, according to researchers at Oxford University.
Tory MP Calls Cameron a 'Despicable Creature,' Claims Report
Senior Tory MP Patrick Mercer has been accused of slamming Prime Minister David Cameron, calling him a 'despicable creature without any real redeeming features', a newspaper report has claimed.
Judicial Inquiry into Press Standards to Begin
An official inquiry led by a judge into the press standards in the wake of the News of the World phone-hacking scandal is set to start on Monday.
Study Reveals How Humans Became Social
Human beings have evolved to become the most flexible of all primates, a fact evident by the ability to survive in a multitude of social settings, claim researchers from Oxford and the University of Auckland.
Brain Training Helps People with Parkinson's Disease, Says Study
People experiencing early signs of Parkinson's Disease could see their conditions improve through a process of regulating and re-training their brains to respond to certain activities and actions, claims a study.
Police: Masked Trio Robbed Woman in Her Leeds Home
In a reported case of robbery, a 53-year-old old woman was confronted by three masked people who threatened her with a knife before stealing a large quantity of jewelery, according to police in Leeds.
Circus Owners Booked for Brutality Towards Europe’s Oldest Elephant
According to a report in the Daily Mirror, circus owners Bobby, 68 and Moira Roberts, 72, have been booked with animal cruelty, following the alleged mistreatment of Europe's oldest elephant, 59-year-old Anne.
A Urine Goldmine? Experts Probe Fuel Generation Potential
Scientists at the University of West of England, Bristol have carried out research which tested the viability of urine as a potential fuel for Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) in order to directly produce electricity.
Prince William Set to Deploy to Falkland
After his fairytale wedding, which brought London to a virtual halt, Prince William is back in business. He is set to complete a routine deployment to the Falkland Islands as part of a crew of four Royal Air Force (RAF) personnel, according to the Ministry of Defense.
Englishman Jailed for Trying to Rape Student
A man has been jailed indefinitely for attempting to rape a 21-year-old student in Nottingham
Blocking Cell’s Passage Can Prevent Malaria: Study
Researchers at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute have discovered an understanding on how the most deadly species of malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, invades human red blood cells.
'Largest' Cave Network Connects Cumbria, Lancashire and Yorkshire
Cavers have linked over 60 miles (about 102 km) of caverns and natural tunnels under the high ground close to Kirkby Lonsdale in Cumbria. The caves are expanded through Cumbria, Lancashire and Yorkshire, knowing as Three Counties System, reported the BBC
Pilot Killed in Ground Incident at RAF Scampton
A member of the RAF Aerobatic Team was killed in a ground incident at RAF Scampton on Tuesday.
UK Announces 100 Scholarships to Mould Physics Teachers
Education Secretary Michael Gove has announced a £2m-a-year partnership between the Department for Education and the Institute of Physics (IOP) to attract the best graduates to become physics teachers.
Test Reduces Bowel Cancer Deaths by 25pc
Bowel screening reduces the number of deaths from bowel cancer in Scotland by over 25 per cent, claims a study conducted at the Cancer Research UK.
Breast Cancer Drug Can Treat Other Cancers Too: Study
A class of drugs used to treat breast cancers which overproduce a protein called HER2 could also treat other types of cancer - particularly head and neck cancers, claims a research at the Cancer Research Institute UK.
Oxford Professor Wins Top Award in 'L’ORÉAL-UNESCO Science Awards for Women'
A professor at Oxford University, Frances Ashcroft, has won the top award at the "L'Oreal - UNESCO for Women in Science Awards for 2012".
Nucleolus Damage Can Kill Cancer: Study
Damaging a cell's nucleolus could eliminate cancer cells by raising the levels of a crucial tumour prevention protein, experts have said.