Local Government Minister Bob Neill writes to councils in England, accusing some of "complacency" over large backlogs of uncollected rubbish.

The family of a senior music executive who died when a boat carrying six passengers capsized on the River Thames say they are devastated.

Beleaguered Northern Ireland Water chief executive Laurence MacKenzie is to step down from his post, the BBC learns.

Scottish Football League chief executive David Longmuir wants more details on the ramifications of Scottish Premier League reconstruction.

Scott Dann's last-gasp winner lifts Birmingham out of the Premier League relegation zone after a breathless encounter with Blackpool.

Fulham move up five places and out of the Premier League's relegation zone after an emphatic victory over West Bromwich Albion.

Michael Chopra's second-half winner fires Cardiff City into the Championship's automatic promotion places.

Alastair Cook hits his third century of the series as England get closer to Australia's total on day three of the final Ashes Test.