Scientists have created a bionic hand which allows the amputee to feel lifelike sensations from their fingers. A Danish man received the hand, which was connected to nerves in his upper arm, following surgery in Italy.

Chief sports writer Tom Fordyce on why Kevin Pietersen's England end is both logical and a sad waste

Five police forces could face paying out millions of pounds after officers who were forced to retire after 30 years won an age discrimination claim.

An ex-teacher at a school at the centre of abuse allegations is found dead just 36 hours before he was due to be sentenced.

A woman tells a court that former DJ Dave Lee Travis was polite, friendly and professional when he took naked photos of her.

MPs are to debate the issue of travel companies raising their prices during school holidays following a father's "rant" on Facebook.

A bill to strengthen the rights of air passengers in the EU wins the backing of the European Parliament at its first reading.

Luxury car maker Aston Martin recalls more than 17,000 cars because of a counterfeit part.