UK News: Researchers reveal genetic link to ADHD

ATTENTION-DEFICIT hyperactivity disorder is a genetic condition, research suggested today.

The behaviour of children with the disorder can be explained by differences in the brain rather than parenting skills or diet, according to the study by scientists at Cardiff University.

Miliband 'would raise tax'

NEW Labour leader Ed Miliband has given his strongest signal yet that he would put up taxes in order to protect public services from spending cuts.

Mr Miliband said he would raise taxes further than former chancellor Alistair Darling had been planning to help pay off Britain's record deficit.

11 charged over 6m online banking thefts

POLICE charged 11 people today over a multi-million-pound online theft from British bank accounts.

The suspects - who are eastern Europeans based in the UK - are accused of various offences including conspiracy to defraud and money laundering.

They were among 20 people arrested earlier this week by hi-tech crime police after up to 6 million was taken from online accounts in just three months by a gang of computer hackers.

Drop gay cliches BBC told

THE BBC should do more to ensure it shows alternatives to gay stereotypes, according to a report published today.

The study found lesbian, gay and bisexual people wanted to see more positive depictions on screen and on air.

It stated: "In particular, they want to see more lesbian women and depictions of bisexual identity, as well as alternatives to stereotypes of gay men."

New flock for Father Jack

FATHER Ted star Frank Kelly is swapping Craggy Island for the Yorkshire Dales after landing a role in Emmerdale.

The Irish actor, who played foul-mouthed alcoholic Father Jack Hackett, has been cast as the eccentric father of businessman Declan Macey.

Cardiff: The Prince of Wales sent his best wishes to Michael Douglas after learning the Hollywood star was responding well to treatment for throat cancer. His wife Catherine Zeta Jones gave Charles an insight into her anguish as she greeted thousands of Ryder Cup fans at a gala launch concert.

London: Most new police officers in the Metropolitan Police force will come from its pool of volunteer special constables under a recruitment overhaul being considered today. Other applicants will come from its body of police community support officers, under the cost-cutting plans.