The head of the CIA has made a historic visit to Havana for talks with senior officials as the country is gripped by blackouts caused a US oil blockade.

Two pupils from different schools in Reading are being treated for meningitis following the death of a student from a nearby town.

The old saying "prevention is better than cure" couldn't be more apt when it comes to huge illegal waste dumps – because, quite frankly, finding a cure is proving near impossible.

Zack Polanski has admitted that he did not vote in last week's local elections - as he was not registered.

A "most wanted" British man who imported large amounts of cocaine into the UK has been arrested in Spain.