Court's been hearing how #LeVell's alleged victim told a family friend she'd been raped when she was 10 #capitalreports

We're now hearing from the police officer who arrested #LeVell on suspicion of rape in Sep 2011 #capitalreports

DC Neil Rothwell tells the court #LeVell told him 'he had no idea where the allegations had come from' #capitalreports

Court hears how #LeVell told the police he drank too much, around 7 or 8 pints a night #capitalreports

Court hears #LeVell was 'struck dumb' by rape allegations and told police the victim was 'making it up' #caputalreports

#LeVell takes to the witness box in his sex abuse trial. He denies 12 charges #capitalreports

#LeVell's voice cracks as he answers questions about his acting career. Clearly nervous #capitalreports

#LeVell tells court he sought help with his drinking twice, going to Alcoholics Anonymous for 2 weeks each time #capitalreports

#LeVell accuses alleged victim of a 'lie that's escalated and she couldn't stop it'. Proceedings for the day have now ended #capitalreports

@hdotjones @SmoothStevenD Aye mate, primary. Start my PGCE next wk.

@hdotjones Kate Kopczyk @SmoothStevenD Thanks dude. One of the few careers where I can get away with making silly noises...

At Manchester Crown Court for day 5 of the Michael #LeVell trial. The actor, who denies all charges, will continue giving evidence.

#LeVell tells court 'I didn't think I'd got away with anything because I didn't do anything'

Pros: 'People who feel those urges take those risks' #LeVell: 'I never felt those urges, so I didn't take that risk'

The scene at #Piccadilly Gardens as thousands attend public sector rally #Manchester

Did you hear BBC Radio 4 announce the arrest of Cliff Richard last night? #radiofail radiotoday.co/1lGEQFo

I'm delighted that I won't be working in news when the second #RoyalBaby drops.That was a day to forget. Pleased for them both of course.

If I was Scottish the presence of Cameron, Clegg and Miliband on my doorstep would make me more likely to vote yes.

Kay Burley is making Scotland sound like a foreign country already: 'Oh I love the sound of bagpipes.. isn't it twee etc etc

Now it's the time. If you care about your security online, get a good #VPN. I'm on Astrill VPN VPN 30-days trial, very satisfied so far.