IN the national news serial killer Peter Tobin, who is serving three life sentences, is said to be recovering in hospital after being attacked in prison.

Tobin is reported to have been attacked at HMP Edinburgh yesterday, a man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Rail companies have been under fire for unacceptable service after new figures highlighted delays across the network.

A spokesman for Transport Focus, which represents rail passengers, said: "The Office of Rail and Road's figures confirm what many passengers already experience - running punctual and reliable trains remains too patchy.”

Sir Bruce Forsyth has led tributes to irish singer Val Doonican who has died aged 88.

Sir Bruce said: "He was a very warm person, and number one in his field. He brought a lovely warmth with his personality and was a very popular man.”

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