Campaigners have called for swimming to be made a priority in sports lessons after a study revealed one in three children leaves primary school without the skill.

It comes as recent figures showed that drowning is the third most common cause of accidental death of children in England - prompting concern that many youngsters do not know how to swim. More...

Statins 'Could Boost Health Of Millions'

Healthy people could cut their risk of having a heart attack or stroke by taking cholesterol-lowering statins, according to a study.

Cameron Issues Stark Warning On Euro Crisis

David Cameron has delivered a stark warning to eurozone countries and warned political leaders they are running out of time to solve the crisis.

Tall Ship In Thames As Royal Vessels Revealed

River Pageant organisers will announce later today which vessels will carry members of the royal family during the Diamond Jubilee extravaganza on June 3.

Vauxhall Jobs Secured In Ellesmere Deal

The new Vauxhall Astra is to be built at Ellesmere Port, saving thousands of jobs and creating hundreds more, the company has confirmed. 

New Banksy Graffiti Appears On London Street

Banksy has apparently created a new piece of artwork in a London street - as builders in Australia destroyed his iconic parachuting rat.

Corrie Canned: Soap Musical Put On Hold

The Coronation Street musical may have come to the end of the road only days after its premiere after planned shows were postponed.<br>

Liverpool Legend Dalglish Sacked As Manager

Kenny Dalglish has been sacked as manager of Liverpool just 16 months into his second spell in charge of the football club.

Weather: Latest Forecast For UK

Northern parts of the UK will have another cool and cloudy day with outbreaks of rain.

Pasty Tax Warning As Greggs Sales Fall

Greggs the bakery has blamed a recent fall in sales on Britain's wet weather while warning that the Government's 'pasty tax' could cause store closures and job losses.<br>