Two people arrested over the death of a Shropshire man are charged with perverting the course of justice.

Hatem Shurrab, an aid worker in Gaza for the UK-based charity Islamic Relief Worldwide, keeps a diary of his work amid the conflict.

The Irish Open will return to County Louth, Baltray on 14-17 May.

Burger chain McDonald's is to offer staff the chance of an apprenticeship in operating a fast-food restaurant.

A bird more often found in the sub-zero climes of Siberia is spotted in London, over 3000 miles off course.

Manx snowboarder Zoe Gillings demolishes a world-class field to win the German National Championships.

Damage worth more than £100,000 is caused by a suspicious fire at a golf centre in southern Scotland.

Hare coursing in Tayside is often carried out by serious criminals, according to police.

A 12-week college course teaching people how to become stand-up comedians runs in Manchester.

A grant application for £3.2m is submitted by Halton Borough Council to help deal with the contamination of a golf course in Widnes.

It is not all cuddles and cuteness as modern apprentices learn what it takes to become a zoo keeper.

Bar and club staff in central London are given a free course on dealing with aggressive drunks.

A look at the first turf horse racing course to be built in the UK for more than 80 years as it prepares to open next summer.

In the era of the high-def DVD and the ubiquitous game console, the board games unwrapped around the world on Christmas Day are a refreshing throwback. But is it all just a bit of fun or can we learn any valuable lessons from the roll of a dice?

National Trust officials in Dorset decide it is best to let nature take its course when it comes to coastal erosion.

With the end of the year approaching, it is unclear how many students might still be waiting for their EMAs.

Newcastle say Jonny Wilkinson is on course to make a successful comeback after undergoing more surgery on his dislocated knee.

Trinity Shield holders St Clement are on track to defend their title after thrshing St John 6-1 in Saturday's quarter-final.

The US government will provide $17.4bn (£11.6bn) in loans to troubled US carmakers General Motors and Chrysler.

Pension deferrals, NI rules and annuity rates: all your questions answered by Malcolm McLean. Next week: shares