The Australian city of Brisbane is preparing for the worst of its current flooding, with water levels set to peak over the next few hours.

Microsoft has confirmed that it is asking US officials to block Apple's attempt to trademark the name "App Store".

Police apologise to a Bradford woman after a drugs raid sparked by a hotspot uncovers a heater for her guinea pigs.

The mother of a three-year-old girl who died from swine flu criticises the government for not making the vaccine available to all.

Wales and Cardiff City striker Craig Bellamy is arrested by police investigating an alleged assault in Cardiff city centre.

A Derbyshire man is convicted of common assault for throwing a snowball at a police community support officer.

Birmingham complete the signing of Tottenham winger David Bentley on loan for the remainder of the season.

The European project to develop a space plane to take fare-paying passengers above the atmosphere is still very much alive, says EADS Astrium.