UK News

Basra residents blame UK troops Most Basra residents think UK troops have had a negative effect on the Iraqi region, a BBC poll suggests.

Mans flood death was accidental A jury returns a verdict of accidental death at the inquest into the death of a man who died during the summer floods.

Man who tried to save baby dies A man has died in hospital after a suspected arson attack which also claimed the life of a toddler in Leeds.

Capello named new England manager Italian Fabio Capello signs a four-and-a-half year deal to become the new England manager.

Football: Match ban for Ferguson Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is banned from the touchline for two matches by the Football Association.

Snooker: Maguire into final Scot Stephen Maguire seals his place in the final of the UK Championship with a 9-5 win over Shaun Murphy.

New target for anti-malaria drugs Targeting a key protein may help overcome the malaria parasites increasing resistance to existing drugs, UK researchers say.