20 May 2013 Last updated at 15:00 ET

Philpott friend in jail term appealMick Philpott, Mairead Philpott and Paul Mosley

Paul Mosley, jailed for the manslaughter of six children in a house fire, is to appeal against the length of his jail term, his solicitor confirms.


Two hands with wedding rings on themGay marriage plans set to proceed

The government reaches agreement with Labour which will allow its bill to legalise gay marriage in England and Wales to proceed in Parliament.

Encke wins the St LegerGodolphin doping scandal widens

The Godolphin doping scandal widens as seven more horses, including St Leger winner Encke, fail new drugs tests. BBC Sport

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