Derrick Bird, the gunman who shot dead 12 people in a rampage in Cumbria, killed 10 of his victims in less than an hour, UK police believe.

David Bird had no time to react to his brother's final visit before he was shot in the head at pointblank range.

Whitehaven, England - A friend of one of the shooting spree's victims broke down in tears as she knelt alone to lay flowers at the spot where he died.

Whitehaven, England - Reuters - Police said on Thursday they may never be able to fully explain why a quiet taxi-driver shot dead 12 people in the scenic Lake District, in Britain's worst gun rampage for years.

A family row over a disputed will may have triggered the massacre of 12 people, with the British shooter's twin brother and family solicitor among the victims.

Yorkshire is attempting to reduce its footprint by promoting a greener way of travel.

Children who eat a diet rich in fruit, vegetables and fish have a lower risk of asthma and wheezing, researchers in Europe have found.

What compelled an outwardly normal man who was polite and friendly to those in his community to unleash one of Britain's deadliest killing sprees?

"Most of my teammates read comic books and would not even know what political science means", says political science scholar Ryan Nelsen.

Crowds, bad music and queues aside, you could almost say shopping in London is fun. Almost.

The late designer's assistant Sarah Burton has been named creative director of the Alexander McQueen label.

Kevin Pilley follows in the footsteps of the creator of genteel supersleuth Miss Marple.

A pair of primary school boys yesterday became two of the youngest sex offenders in Britain after being found guilty of the attempted rape of an eight-year-old girl.

A scathing assessment of the British polling day chaos has found more than 1,000 voters were prevented from casting their ballot.

London police have confirmed a body recovered from the River Thames is that of missing New Zealander Johnny Sleigh.

Their fans range from skinheads to fashion models - and more than 100 million pairs have been sold worldwide since they made their debut. Ralph Miller and Susie Mesure salute Dr Martens boots as they celebrate their half-century.

London police have found a body in the Thames River, which could be that of missing New Zealander Johnny Sleigh.

Questioned about the the appeal of 'crossover' artists, Dame Kiri said: 'You insult me by even wanting to bring it into this conversation'.

Hugh Grant 'virtually has a bedroom' at the house Hurley shares with her husband Arun Nayar and son Damian, the actress told Zest magazine.

One was the psychedelic king of the electric guitar; the other the harpsichord virtuoso whose choral works thrilled the court of George I.

Accused of "the biggest military hack of all time" Gary McKinnon is, according to the US, the most dangerous hacker in the world.