Playing music out loud on buses and trains should be made illegal, the Liberal Democrats have said, as they called for fines of up to £1,000 for culprits..

Around 20,000 people have paid tribute to Pope Francis in less than 12 hours since his body went on public view in St Peters Basilica..

A 29-year-old man who researched child murders including the Southport killings has been jailed for 30 years for the attempted murder of a nine-year-old girl who he stabbed three times as she was playing outside his home..

Talks to resolve the long running Birmingham bin strike are to involve the conciliation service Acas for the first time, it has been announced..