Spending cuts in the South West threaten to entrench an already dysfunctional housing market, and delay the building of badly needed affordable homes in the area. [more]
Two of the stars of England's beaten women's rugby team have told Sky News of their pride at raising the sport's profile - despite losing its biggest match. [more]
Two British soldiers who died after being caught up in separate explosions in southern Afghanistan have been named. [more]
A mother has claimed new evidence obtained by Sky News confirms her belief her son was unconscious when he plunged to his death after visiting singer Pete Doherty. [more]
Controversial plans for a referendum on changing the Westminster voting system have comfortably cleared their first Commons hurdle. [more]
Millions of people are about to find out whether they will be hit with a demand for more than £1,000 in tax they have underpaid because of a blunder. [more]
The North East expects to suffer more from the effects of Government cuts than any other region. [more]
England and Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole's new bachelor pad has been burgled. [more]
England coach Fabio Capello and principal sponsors are backing Wayne Rooney, despite newspaper allegations concerning a relationship with a prostitute. [more]
The finalists in Sky 1 HD's hit music show have told Sky News of their delight after their self-penned efforts dominated the download charts within hours of being on the show. [more]
Crocodile Dundee actor Paul Hogan has snapped out at the Australian tax officials who prevented him from returning to the US. [more]
Tiger Woods has retained his position at the top of the world rankings with an impressive final round of 68 at the Deutsche Bank Championship in Boston. [more]
Wales manager John Toshack will quit the job once a replacement is found. [more]
England coach Fabio Capello and principal sponsors are backing Wayne Rooney, despite newspaper allegations concerning a relationship with a prostitute. [more]
Scotland manager Craig Levein is hoping the team can kick start their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign on Tuesday night. [more]
A notorious wildlife trafficker has been caught trying to smuggle nearly 100 live boa constrictors into Indonesia after his bag broke at an airport. [more]
Tiger Sharks have been spotted in a massive feeding frenzy off the southern Queensland coast. [more]
Dramatic video footage shows an American footballer picking himself up after being thrown from his motorbike in a road accident. [more]
Thousands of lorries are stuck in a 75-mile traffic jam on a motorway heading towards Beijing. [more]
A Colombian who is just over 2ft tall has been officially recognised as the world's shortest living man by the Guinness World Records. [more]
A founding member of the Electric Light Orchestra band has been killed in a freak accident when a giant bale of hay crushed his van. [more]
A South African pastor has caused outrage by preaching a sermon entitled "Jesus was HIV positive". [more]