Catherine Drew

The veteran Australian-British entertainer Rolf Harris has denied sex offences dating back to the 1960s, on a day that's seen the start of high-profile trials of several entertainment figures accused… Audio

At the request of Kenya, the global police body, Interpol, has issued an international alert -- or Red Notice -- for a British woman, Samantha Lewthwaite also known as the white widow. Audio

The New Zealand mother battling to prevent her son from having radiotherapy has been refused more time to seek alternative treatments for his brain tumour. Audio

The son of a New Zealand woman in Britain has been sent for urgent brain surgery after a judge over-ruled her opposition to the operation. Audio

The New Zealand mother of a British boy who had a brain tumour removed will have to wait 10 days to find out whether he will be ordered to undergo radiation treatment. Audio

British police have found a New Zealand woman who went on the run with her seven year old son to prevent him having radiation treatment after surgery for a brain tumour. Audio

Britain's press has been labelled, 'reckless, outrageous, and unable to regulate itself'. Audio

After New Zealand PM John Key's "thick as batshit" comment our UK correspondent, Catherine Drew, says footballer David Beckham is held is high regard in the UK even though most acknowledge he's no… Audio

The British pop star Gary Glitter has been arrested by police in London investigating sex abuse claims surrounding presenter Jimmy Savile. Audio

He may have been Top of the Pops in his hey day, but today a UK documentary will reveal claims that the late British broadcaster and charity fundraiser, Jimmy Savile, sexually abused young women in… Audio

With the Olympics now almost upon London, excitement is building in the city ahead of the Games. Audio

Athletes, officials, coaches and managers have begun flooding in to the Olympic Village, with 11 days to go until the London Games open. Audio

The online leak group, Wikileaks, has begun releasing 2.4 million emails from Syrian officials and politicians. Audio

The chief executive of Barclays Bank Bob Diamond has resigned, just days after the bank was fined a record 450 million dollars for interest rate fixing. Audio

Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is in Britain, as part of a two week tour of Europe. Audio

A Russian vessel thought to be carrying refurbished attack helicopters and missiles bound for Syria has turned back off the coast of Scotland - apparently after intervention by the British government.

The British Prime Minister has admitted to the Leveson Inquiry into media ethics that ties between politicians and the media had become too close. Audio

In Britain, the Queen has set out the UK government's plans for the year ahead in her traditional address to both Houses of Parliament. Audio

The team behind the design of the Beijing Olympic Stadium, the Birds Nest which included Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, have been commissioned to create a temporary pavilion by London's Serpentine Gallery.

A former News of the World journalist has admitted phone hacking was carried out for his editors, and he says they were aware of it. Audio