The Queen has delivered an upbeat Christmas message, saying that we can all draw inspiration in the face of difficult times from the achievements of ordinary people.

A mother who was reunited with her son after 30 years says the pair are in love and are trying for a baby.

Brighton's 162m British Airways i360 is the tallest moving observation tower in the world.

A little girl has been reunited with her favourite teddy after she accidentally left him behind in Auckland Airport when her family moved to Germany.

Personal letters written by Princess Diana reveal that Prince Harry's rebellious streak was in evidence by the time he was eight.

There's been a resurgence in the popularity of the humble fish finger, with sausages and fresh meat falling out of favour in the UK.

A female cop in the UK has been sentenced to 22 months jail after a sexual relationship with a victim

An Aston Martin DB4 that languished in woodland for 50 years is expected to sell for up to $686,840 in January.

The Porirua community is rallying around their local Santa after his sack was stolen just weeks before Christmas.

Dozens of riot officers were sent into a prison in Birmingham after 300 inmates took control of several wings of the medium-security facility.

Sir Philip Green is attempting to put his BHS woes behind him by launching standalone Topshop stores across China.

A 101-year-old man has become the oldest Briton ever to be convicted of a criminal offence, and he could be jailed.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will spend a private Christmas with the Middleton family this year, instead of joining the rest of the Queen.

Prisoners at a prison in Birmingham have reportedly began smashing lights and threatening prison officers during a riot.

York Minster's bells could remain silent this Christmas for the first time since 1361 in an act of solidarity by bellringers after church axed 30 ringers.

All we ask of Britain is that it never change. It must be a fixed emerald rock in the rushing Gulf Stream of change, always there

A new trade agreement is going to be a priority for New Zealand's new High Commissioner to London.

An "awkward" video of Theresa May at the EU summit has emerged in which the Prime Minister appears to be ignored.

MPs in Britain are to investigate allegations workers are threatened with the sack if they take time off sick.

Last year she received widespread condemnation for showering her three children with 87 presents each. This year is no different.

A large grouper has been labelled the "largest fish ever seen in Manchester".

Britain's most successful hedge fund boss took a £150 million (NZ$264 million) dividend to pay for his £300 million (NZ$528 million) divorce from his wife.

The squeeze by the UK Government on home owners and business premises means Britain has the highest property taxes in the world.

A heartbroken friend was stabbed to death at a memorial party in the UK which was held in honour of another man who was killed 24 hours earlier.

A letter written by a soldier involved in the disastrous Charge of the Light Brigade has shed light on who was to blame for the military defeat.

A hotel guest caught the manager spying on her naked - and was offered a free night's stay at the same hotel when she complained about what had happened.

A bigamist wife who claimed she was a bridesmaid for her friend when she was actually the bride was discovered when her husband saw the wedding pictures on Facebook.

"Vegetables literally made me gag," says a British mum who underwent hypnosis to cure her of her food phobia.

This record-breaking flight is expected to take off from Perth next week. And at 17.5 hours non-stop, it's only for the brave.

A drug addict accused of lacing a four-year-old girl who later died with drugs has told a jury he was too drugged up and 'off his nut' to know what he was doing.