The latest stories from the UK section of the BBC News web site.
Updated: 6 hours 20 min ago
Mon, 05/24/2010 - 18:46
Britain's Andy Murray comes from two sets down to beat Richard Gasquet 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 6-2 6-1 in a gripping first round battle at the French Open.
Mon, 05/24/2010 - 18:22
A former vicar already serving a prison sentence admits 10 charges involving indecency against a child.
Mon, 05/24/2010 - 18:08
The Queen takes a preview tour of the Chelsea Flower Show ahead of the official public opening.
Mon, 05/24/2010 - 18:05
Thieves offer to remove chocolate from clothing and then steal money while the person is distracted, police in Bedfordshire warn.
Mon, 05/24/2010 - 18:02
The family of a man accused of murdering his girlfriend in Crete say a second post-mortem supports his claim she died after falling on a glass.
Mon, 05/24/2010 - 17:58
This autumn's arts cuts will be the deepest
Mon, 05/24/2010 - 17:52
Two boys aged 10 and 11 are found guilty at the Old Bailey of the attempted rape of an eight-year-old girl in London.
Mon, 05/24/2010 - 17:38
A judge in a custody hearing says twins snatched by their mother might be in the Republic of Ireland.
Mon, 05/24/2010 - 17:14
The Northern Ireland executive will have to save an extra £128m on top of other savings during this financial year.
Mon, 05/24/2010 - 17:10
Ventriloquist Ray Alan, known for his upper class puppet Lord Charles, dies at the age of 79, his agent announces.
Mon, 05/24/2010 - 17:08
Blackpool's footballing heroes are taking in a victory parade along the town's promenade.
Mon, 05/24/2010 - 16:59
Prince Charles gives an impassioned speech attacking the "billions" of pounds of food wasted every year.
Mon, 05/24/2010 - 16:27
Two social workers admit failing to follow procedures to protect Baby Peter in the months before his death.
Mon, 05/24/2010 - 16:09
BAA withdraws planning applications for new runways at Heathrow and Stansted airports due to government opposition.
Mon, 05/24/2010 - 15:55
A British man accused of breaking Dubai's decency laws by kissing a woman in public has his final appeal against conviction rejected.
Mon, 05/24/2010 - 15:27
The Scottish government will be expected to make savings of more than £332m, as part of wider UK cuts.
Mon, 05/24/2010 - 15:22
Can you make your garden hay fever-proof?
Mon, 05/24/2010 - 15:09
The perils and pitfalls of using Twitter
Mon, 05/24/2010 - 14:40
A pair of nesting blue tits move into an outdoor ashtray at a Tyneside business park.
Mon, 05/24/2010 - 14:18
Extravagance returns to Chelsea Flower Show