Two questioned over human remains

London: Two men were being questioned today after human remains that could be up to 20 years old were found buried in a back garden, Scotland Yard said.

A body wrapped in carpet was discovered at the back of a home in Alderville Road, Fulham, west London, after a tip-off.

Two men, aged 47 and 52, were arrested yesterday and remain in custody at a central London police station, the Metropolitan Police said.

Durham: The belongings of acclaimed Victorian hymn composer John Stainer have been formally handed to Durham University by his descendants.