UK news: Jack Straw warning over Pakistani sex abuse

The Blackburn MP talked of a "specific problem" involving Pakistani men after two Asian men were jailed for raping and sexually assaulting vulnerable girls.

Charges over OAP murder

A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 91-year-old man died following a "serious assault" in his home.

The pensioner's son arrived at his home in Tottenham, London, in the evening of December 29 to discover his father was suffering from head injuries.

Expenses scandal MP wakes up behind bars

THE first ex-MP to be jailed over the Westminster expenses scandal woke up behind bars today after being sentenced to 18 months for falsely claiming more than 22,000 of taxpayers' money.

Ex-Bury MP David Chaytor admitted fiddling his expenses by forging tenancy documents, and was told by a High Court judge his punishment was needed to help restore public trust in politicians.

But the 61-year-old could be released as soon as the end of May under early release rules.

Eggs cleared off shelves

SUPERMARKETS have removed products from their shelves after it was confirmed that eggs contaminated with dioxins had been used in their cakes and quiches.

The Food Standards Agency said supermarkets had already sold most of the affected food but has advised retailers to clear any remaining affected products. It stressed that consumers do not face any health risks.

Tory reveals relationship

A TORY MP has revealed that she is in a relationship with a married man.

Nadine Dorries said she had decided to go public ahead of publication by a newspaper.

She named the man as John Butler, a family friend who was "recently separated from his wife".

Sussex: An oil company has been successful in drilling for oil in an area of ancient woodland. Northern Petroleum said it will carry out further tests in Markwells Wood to determine the site's potential but believes it could yield up to 61 million barrels of oil.

Oxfordshire: Hundreds of trade unionists, students and residents will take part in a demonstration in David Cameron's constituency tomorrow to protest against plans to privatise the Royal Mail as well as spending cuts. The rally comes days before the Postal Services Bill receives its third reading.