Hartlepool, on England's northeast coast, has a magnificent marine heritage.

Owners of the luxury shoe brand Jimmy Choo are evaluating strategic options for the company, which could lead to a sale or a flotation.

A hypersonic passenger jet has entered its second phase of tests, bringing trips of less than five hours between Australasia and Europe closer.

Toys coated in 'liquid glass' to stop bacteria

Jo Merchant meets the team that's finally revealing Howard Carter's secrets to the world.

Solid gold, diamond-encrusted shoes worth $217,000 - the world's most expensive footwear - have gone on sale in the UK.

Kiwi's teaching career in ruins after he was found guilty of inciting two former pupils to behave in a sexual way on a webcam.

West Ham have forked out the big bucks to lure star All Whites defender Winston Reid to Upton Park.

All Whites star Winston Reid has reportedly signed a £4 million (NZ$8.72m) deal with Premier League side West Ham.

Legendary French chef Raymond Blanc returns to our screens for yet another cooking show and, despite ill health, he shows few signs of slowing down.

The rumours continue to circle over the likely future of young All Whites defender Winston Reid.

Winston Reid is about to sign a lucrative deal with English Premier League side West Ham United, according to a report.

Amid highs and lows, this angel was faithful to the All Blacks, writes David Leggat.

No visit to Cardiff would be complete for a New Zealand sports fan without a pilgrimage to The Angel Hotel.

383 couples walked up the aisle to trade rings in a flurry of local passion that, at one point, saw the resident vicar hosting a wedding daily.

Inspired by a love of Dr Dolittle and Tarzan to go to Tanzania and study chimpanzees, Jane Goodall has now clocked up 50 years of groundbreaking research into their behaviour. Robin McKie charts her extraordinary story.

The Libertines drummer Gary Powell has revealed forming new band 'The Invasion Of' was a leap of faith.

He had never completed a property sale in his life - but his audacious attempt to "sell" the Ritz hotel nearly worked.

'Sometimes you step off the pavement and you get hit by a bus,' said a stunned Tony Hayward.

Josh Emett tells Kerri Jackson there's nothing hellish about working for Gordon Ramsay.

As BP confirms embattled boss Tony Hayward is stepping down, Greenpeace protesters have been taking over BP stations across London.

Is this the death of the UK betting shop?