In North Carolina, a 17-year old boy has been charged with sexually exploiting a minor for possessing naked pictures... of himself.

Earlier this week it was unveiled in the press that Volkswagen had designed many of it's models to cheat emissions tests to appear more environmentally friendly. However, lawyers have been quick of the mark to protects consumer rights, with at least 25 class actions being launched on behalf of Volkswagen owners in all 50 states across the US.

The recent allegations concerning the Prime Minister's conduct in his university days have resulted in a shower of commentary and comedy around the country. The government and those close to the PM have refused to make comment on the allegations made by former Conservative deputy chairman Lord Ashcroft in his recent biography, instead saying saying they "would not dignify" the claims with an answer.

Holidaymakers and business people hiring cars abroad will now need to download a special code, following the scrapping of the paper part of the British driving licence.

So - you've ordered goods and you've been told that your delivery will take place between 0800 and 1800. You wait patiently (then impatiently) but the delivery driver is a no-show.