The TV presenter says he was once "friendly" with both David Walliams and Russell Brand, but was "genuinely unaware of their conduct".

Police confirm they asked Brand to leave his ex-girlfriend's house after she reported an alleged assault.

The US Department of Justice says the men were involved in a string of plots, including a major incident near the UK airbase that is used by US armed forces.

The 41-year-old senior soldier is accused of national security offences and is being questioned in London.

Thousands of messages seen by BBC show how a Chinese official sought details of sensitive political matters.

The Prince of Wales features his 13-year-old son's drawing of a bird as part of a special edition of the magazine.

A ten-year strategy to raise £500m from the Duchy of Cornwall will see farms sold off across England.

The inquiry's lead barrister says photos of people lying on their backs with shots to the head may be evidence of possible war crimes.

Locals express their dismay as the empty business park is strewn with fly-tipped rubbish.

Andrew Johnson tells jurors he heard over the intercom "'there's a knifeman stabbing people'".

Manchester United's power brokers meet in Monaco on Wednesday to decide whether Michael Carrick will remain as head coach

The BBC understands the discount chain, which has been edging towards administration, will be given more time to find a buyer.

Det Supt Andy Furphy says the force had received "several reports during the trial and since the trial".

The Ritz hotel in Paris, which is still owned by the Al Fayed family, is one of the properties searched by police.

The departures come weeks after the US withdrew bombers from RAF Fairford airbase over a suspected Iran-linked security incident.

Police said the driver was assessed by paramedics and treated at the scene of the incident, which happened at about 15:45 on Hyndland Road.

Josh Babarinde's proposal is also supported by other MPs, including David Lammy and Sir James Cleverly.

Taylor Lee, from Plymouth, Devon, took his own life after struggling with school.

Sales of essential goods such as hand sanitiser soar after the government called on households to be prepared for emergencies.

Wayne Siegler pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine and will appear at a second hearing in December.

Lilly Creightmore, who has alleged Walliams "groomed" her as a teenager, has told BBC Newsnight that she was "angry" at his behaviour.

The author and comedian recently lost a court battle trying to block publication of the allegations.

Jeri Cormack, 28, looks after three historic lighthouses in Caithness on the edge of the British mainland.

Homelessness has hit record levels and the cost of renting or buying property has continued to rise.

An audio drama workshop has brought blind and partially-sighted people together to create a new play.

Campaigners want a permanent home for the 15th Century trading ship, which was discovered in 2002.

Joan McConville is calling for a national screening programme in Northern Ireland, like there is in England and Wales.

Sexual misconduct allegations against actor David Walliams, which he denies, dominate Wednesday's front pages.