Fresh confusion over the fate of Richard III remains

There's fresh confusion today over the fate of the skeleton unearthed in a Leicester car park, thought to be that of Richard III.

The Justice Minister Helen Grant said the plan was to bury the remains in Leicester Cathedral, should they turn out to be those of the king.

But today the Ministry of Justice released a statement saying it would await the results of DNA tests before making burial arrangements. Campaigners say it's another government u-turn.

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Richard III's head goes on tour

A facial reconstruction of King Richard III is on display in Leicester's Guildhall on the first stop of a nationwide tour.