More tests planned for murdered spy's body

FURTHER tests will be carried out on the body of a murdered British spy to establish how he died after a post-mortem examination proved inconclusive.

Gareth Williams' remains were found inside a holdall in his London home on Monday. His body may have lain there for up to a fortnight.

Fugitive returns to UK

FUGITIVE tycoon Asil Nadir was set to return to the UK today after spending nearly two decades on the run.

The businessman said he was leaving his home in northern Cyprus ahead of the resumption of fraud hearings in London relating to the collapse of his Polly Peck empire.

MPs 'repeatedly swore' at watchdog employees

STAFF working for the new Parliamentary expenses watchdog were repeatedly sworn at and abused by MPs, with one volunteer reduced to tears, it was disclosed.

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) recorded 10 separate incidents of staff complaining that MPs behaved in an offensive or inappropriate manner since it started work last May.

The details do not include the names of the MPs concerned.

Camerons' baby named

DAVID Cameron's wife Samantha remained in hospital today following the birth of the couple's new baby.

She and the Prime Minister yesterday named their daughter Florence Rose Endellion.

Endellion refers to the Cornish village of St Endellion, close to where they are holidaying and which Mr Cameron has visited over the years.

Shirlena begs for return

AXED X Factor hopeful Shirlena Johnson, left, begged TV bosses to take her back, offering to undergo psychological tests to prove she can cope with the pressure. The single mother was booted from the ITV1 talent show after concerns were raised about her mental health.

Essex: A 6ft boa constrictor made its way back home after escaping and spending almost a month on the run. Diego the snake made his bid for freedom on July 30 after disappearing through the bathroom window of a home in Wickford and turned up in the garden of his owner's home this week.

Hampshire: The long, cold winter was blamed for a baby boom this autumn. Health chiefs are having to plan for a surge in births expected from this September after more than 600 12-week scans were carried out in March, 100 above the normal monthly average.