Conor Doyle, 23, must serve a minimum 15 years of a life prison sentence for killing his former partner Angela Snoddy, 21, at her home near Belfast, the Northern Ireland appeal court ruled. The original tariff was set at 10 years.
Trial date set for bomb plot case
Saajid Badat, 25, of Gloucester, appeared at the Old Bailey by videolink from prison to deny plotting to blow up a plane and possessing explosives. The trial will start in February.
Strike fails to disrupt flights
A strike by about 40 workers who refuel aircraft at Heathrow failed to cause disruption to flights, the airport said. They rejected a two-year pay offer.
Man dies on Concorde tour
A 72-year-old man died after falling from a walkway during a Concorde tour at Filton visitor centre, Bristol.
McCartney in foie gras plea
Sir Paul McCartney has written to California's governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, asking him to approve a bill outlawing the force-feeding of geese to make foie gras.
Six charged with murder
Six people have been charged with the murder of Rachel Hudson, 20, who was found in Newstead Abbey Park , Notts, in March.
Asda wants ID up to aged 24
Asda is to ask shoppers who they believe are aged up to 24 for identification before selling them alcohol to end confusions. Check-out staff find it difficult to tell whether a customer is under 18.
Baby surprise for student
A childcare student at Barry College, Kelly Haysham, 18, went to hospital believing she had appendicitis - and hours later gave birth to a girl, Chloe Louise, who is now 10 weeks old.
