Edwards takes over top BBC news job

Huw Edwards is to anchor the BBC's flagship Ten O'Clock News bulletin, ending months of speculation.

Fiona Bruce, who was tipped for the job, will be the bulletin's second presenter.

The moves follow the decision of Michael Buerk and Peter Sissons to retire from their news anchor roles.

In a surprise development, ex-breakfast show presenter Sophie Raworth steps up to join former BBC4 news anchor George Alagiah as joint presenters on the Six O'Clock News.

Dermot Murnaghan and Natasha Kaplinsky are to co-anchor the BBC's Breakfast. The new line-up will be launched in the New Year.