Ministers will give parliament another vote on whether to give prisoners the vote this week, the BBC understands.

Rallies are held in the Republic of Ireland in memory of Savita Halappanavar and in support of changes to abortion legislation.

Carl Froch successfully defends his IBF super-middleweight title, stopping Yusaf Mack in the third round.

Some insurers are increasing premiums for drivers who attend speed awareness courses despite police claims attendance does not affect insurance costs.

Tens of thousands of people protest in France against plans to legalise same-sex marriage and allow gay couples to adopt.

Israel strikes Gaza from the sea and air, hitting a media building, as its bombardment enters a fifth day and militant rocket-fire goes on.

The remains of what is believed to be one of Scotland's earliest homes are uncovered during construction works for the new Forth crossing.

People are being asked to call in on their elderly neighbours this winter amid fears that pensioners will be hit harder than ever.