A round-up of the day's news, sport and business stories.
Investors question Ireland's tough austerity measures as bond markets jitters spread to Spain and Portugal. A series of new investments in the railways gets the green light today. Show more
With Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty in the UK and Mark Pougatch in Brisbane as England start their Ashes defence. Also the Happy Mondays' Rowetta speaks out on domestic abuse. Show more
A new law could see abusive partners banned from the family home for a month. Why did they turn violent in the first place? What makes someone lash out at their other half? Show more
Former minicab driver, Dahir Kadiye, who helped secure the release of Paul and Rachel Chandler; plus the Prime Minister gives details of the government's happiness index. Show more
Rail fare rises, travel insurance and second class post being 'more reliable' than first - all discussed by the consumer team. Also, the earliest snow in 17 years. Show more
Libertarian author PJ O'Rourke on his new book, Don't Vote. Julian Clary has a new DVD, Lord of the Mince. David Cameron criticised for repeating 'offensive' John Bercow dwarf joke. Show more
The Metropolitan Police expects 'new era' of protests; £8bn rail investment but Intercity trains stay; early snow causes disruption. Text: 85058 (at your standard message rate). Show more
Eleanor Oldroyd presents the day's sports news, and with interviews on the big stories.
Phil Tufnell with a look back at the first day of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Brian Alexander looks at the the World Cup vote, a week ahead of the Fifa decision.
A look back at a turbulent year in the life of Tiger Woods. Show more
Howard Flight has apologised for his "breeding" comments - was he right to speak his mind? Mark Pougatch brings updates from the second day of the first Ashes test. Show more
The man who found three teenage boys who'd been lost at sea in the Pacific for 50 days, a drugs war in Rio, and Sarah Palin mixes up her north and south. Show more
