Karzai sets up Taliban talks body
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has formed a committee to seek peace talks with the Taliban, his office says.
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:27:44 GMT

Spud U Like? Gardener chipper over his super-spud
An amateur gardener grows what he believes to be the largest potato in the world.
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:12:36 GMT

Saxon boat and strange cargo found in Norfolk river
A Saxon boat is uncovered during flood defence work on the River Ant in Norfolk.
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:51:40 GMT

Live text - US Open day six
Mardy Fish and Arnaud Clement are into a fifth set, while Novak Djokovic and Svetlana Kuznetsova feature in the night session on day six of the US Open at Flushing Meadows.
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:57:43 GMT

Dawson facing spell on sidelines
England and Tottenham defender Michael Dawson will miss the game with Switzerland after being ruled out for at least six weeks.
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:35:23 GMT

Hargreaves fails to make Euro cut
Injury-hit midfielder Owen Hargreaves has been left out of Manchester United's Champions League squad.
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:43:15 GMT

Keane fitness boost for Republic
Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane will be fit for Tuesday night's Euro 2012 qualifier against Andorra.
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:12:45 GMT

Scotland need home wins - Brown
Scott Brown believes victories at home are paramount after Scotland open their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign with a goalless draw in Lithuania.
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:03:45 GMT

Officers could face crash charges
Two police officers who crashed a sports car seized from a suspected drink-driver could face prosecution.
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:07:53 GMT

Funeral for festival death star
The funeral is held of singer Charles Haddon from Northamptonshire who died in a fall in Belgium.
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:55:51 GMT

Rider airlifted at horse trials
Scottish event rider Nicola Malcolm is airlifted to hospital after falling from her horse during the Burghley Horse Trials.
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:25:01 GMT