Both are loving mothers, who after years of devoted care to their disabled children felt they had no choice but to take the law into their own hands but while one was allowed to walk free from court yesterday the other will go to jail.
Prince Harry has reportedly moved into his girlfriend's London home after he recently reunited with her after breaking up last year.
Is feminism to blame for the number of women who find themselves single? The Independent's Liz Hoggard delves into the issue.
George Clooney's Hope for Haiti Now telethon has raised US$57 million (NZ$79 million) so far.
All Black legend Zinzan Brooke has spoken of his friendship with Elton John, telling how he donned the singer's clothes for a photoshoot and treated him to a haka.
The Flight of the Conchords' parodies have spoiled some music for us.
Chicagoans believe they have stolen a march on the French over Georges Seurat's painting and indeed they have.
A 3-D tribute to Michael Jackson is set to be shown at the forthcoming Grammy Awards, it has been revealed.
Dannii Minogue has revealed that before falling pregnant she feared she might be getting too old to have a baby.
Multi award-winning New Zealand artist Ladyhawke has scored a nomination at the 2010 Brit Awards.
Amid the glut of pop reggae at next weekend's Raggamuffin Festival come two veteran acts with righteous roots.
Caper, a commuting cat who became a local celebrity in Plymouth, England and made headlines around the world has died doing what he loved.
Annabelle Thorpe discovers a tranquil sanctuary on the remote Isles of Scilly.
UK politician Nick Clegg, has found himself offside with parenting "guru" Gina Ford, after an interview in which he blasted Ms Ford's advice for parents of newborns.
A strong wind whips through scrub on Sydney's North Head next to a small brick workshop where Jim Frecklington is putting the final layers of varnish on a golden carriage that may one day carry Prince William to his wedding.
A ban on children under 18 using sunbeds in the UK will move a step closer today after the Government agreed to back a private member's Bill.
Director Guy Ritchie is following his ex-wife Madonna into the music industry - by launching his own record company.
Around Britain, the placid calm of urban ponds and watercourses is being disturbed by a rapacious new menace – legions of abandoned pet terrapins.
Britain's financial services watchdog is to hit bankers earning more than £1 million ($2.2 million) a year with new restrictions.
Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page is back in the spotlight, starring in a documentary about the joy of electric guitar which captures him trading licks with U2's The Edge and young disciple Jack White.