Tribes loyal to Col Gaddafi say they will drive rebels from the besieged port city of Misrata, a senior official says, as Nato launches fresh air strikes on Tripoli.

An expedition is getting under way in the South Pacific to investigate one of the most seismically-active fault lines in the world.

A "final surge" in applications means councils and England and Wales have received about 5,500 road closure requests for royal wedding street parties, it is revealed.

Liberal Democrat Vince Cable urges Labour supporters to back a switch to the alternative vote to help prevent Conservative victories.

England's Luke Donald keeps up his bid to become world number one by racing to a one-shot lead at halfway in The Heritage.

Police raid the homes of people suspected of carrying out Old Firm hate campaigns.

Dave Jones says he still believes his Cardiff side can beat leaders Queens Park Rangers to the Championship title.

A double murder investigation begins after an elderly husband and wife are found dead at an address in Wolverhampton.