The government is publishing a green paper today that contains plans to give directly elected mayors powers over local police forces. Home affairs editor Alan Travis explains the idea behind the proposals, and what they would mean in practice.
Journalist Mark Covell was badly beaten by police in Genoa at the G8 summit in 2001. Earlier this week several police officers were sentenced by an Italian court – but they will not face jail, because of a statute of limitations. He gives his reaction.
MPs and peers are among those at risk from asbestos in the Houses of Parliament. Owen Bowcott has the details.
Hundreds of thousands of local government staff are taking industrial action over pay. Martin Wainwright meets some striking council workers in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
Golf correspondent Lawrence Donegan previews the Open Golf Championship, which begins today.
And actor Nichola Burley, whose new film Donkey Punch opens tomorrow, talks to the Guardian's Hannah Pool.
