Comedian and film star Robin Williams makes a triumphant return to the UK stage for Prince Charles's 60th birthday show.

A former glamour model says she has been picked by PM Silvio Berlusconi as Italian government spokeswoman.

John McCain and Barack Obama trade sharp words over tax plans, with just 17 days to go before the election.

It's been a week since TV's most famous school closed its gates. For three decades it held a mirror up to life in the classroom and playground. What did it teach us?

Kazakhstan buys the rights to BBC comedy, The Vicar of Dibley, which stars Dawn French.

Health Secretary Alan Johnson and comedienne Jo Brand officially open a £70m mental health centre.

Barack Obama's wife says she did not want her "empathetic" husband to be part of "mean" politics.

The Halle Orchestra conductor is among those from Greater Manchester named in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.

Des O'Connor, EastEnders actress June Brown and Victoria Wood are among the TV stars honoured by the Queen.

Des O'Connor and Victoria Wood join a raft of figures from TV entertainment in the 2008 Queen's Birthday Honours.

A £17m leisure centre which has suffered a number of delays opens its doors to the public.

Famous people talk about their disabilities - and about how they can be an boon in life.

Fluffy, funny and frankly outrageous to its fans, Sex and the City has long baffled a sizeable constituency of the TV-watching public - namely men. As the film of the show premieres in London, what is its appeal?

Fulham beat Aston Villa in the Premier League, after Middlesbrough hold Newcastle to a 1-1 draw.

Two schools celebrate success after winning council-initiated Heritage and Environment Awards.

A guide to the membership of the Scottish Broadcasting Commission, announced by the SNP government.

Johnny Depp's Pirates of the Caribbean sequel wins two prizes at the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles.

Thousands of fans flock to Pontypridd as local boys Lostprophets headline a music festival.

Michael Vaughan and Kevin Pietersen score centuries as England post 366-5 on the first day of the second Test against West Indies.

Dame Helen Mirren wins best actress at the Royal Television Society Awards for her role in Prime Suspect.