Labour's candidate for the Livingston byelection caused by Robin Cook's death has been named as Jim Devine, 52, a union official who acted as Mr Cook's election agent. No date has yet been set for the poll.
'Victorian era' work risk
Millions of people face health problems including varicose veins and poor circulation because they have to stand at work and are offered less protection than employees in the Victorian era, says a TUC report.
Baby punched in pushchair
A 10-month-old baby in her pushchair was punched in the face by a youth who appeared to be drunk or high on drugs in Middlesbrough.
Beach death child mourned
Mourners gathered for the funeral of "beautiful, happy" Abbie Livingstone-Nurse, aged three, who suffocated in the sand at Towans Beach, Cornwall.
Security staff at Eurostar strike
Security guards working at Eurostar railway stations will stage strikes today and tomorrow in a pay dispute.
Twins for newsreader
ITV newsreader Andrea Catherwood has given birth to twins six weeks prematurely. The boys are in intensive care but said to be doing well.
