Robbie turns on Blackpool lights
Thousands of people watch Robbie Williams switch on Blackpool's illuminations.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:44:56 GMT

Don't let the bed bugs bite
The world is on the verge of a bed-bug pandemic, according to a report - how did the tiny biting insects come to pose such a threat?
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:42:04 GMT

Autobiographies of the rich and famous
Tony Blair's memoirs has become the fastest selling autobiography in Britain. But what are the biggest overall sellers?
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:12:22 GMT

Propping up a prime minister
Tony Blair used alcohol as a 'prop' during his time in power but how many of us do the same?
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:57:23 GMT

Blair pelted with eggs in Dublin
Eggs and shoes have been thrown by anti-war protestors at former Prime Minister Tony Blair as he arrived at a book signing in Dublin.
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:39:08 GMT

Imran Khan on corruption in cricket
The former Pakistan cricket captain, Imran Khan, has said that if players are found guilty of spot fixing, they should not be given a life ban, which some officials are demanding.
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:01:08 GMT

Making music from children's old toys
The Modified Toy Orchestra is a band made up of five musicians - and 48 tweaked toy instruments.
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:30:13 GMT

‘We were woken by the earthquake’
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes New Zealand's South Island, causing widespread minor damage and power cuts.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:02:36 GMT

What does the future hold for television?
Rory Cellan-Jones tries out 3D video equipment and looks at the latest ultra thin and bright OLED TVs.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:19:14 GMT

Panda twins delight Japanese zoo
New-born twin giant pandas made their first public appearance at a zoo in Japan on Friday in Shirahama.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:47:29 GMT

Canine Cinema gets audience howling
In an attempt to reach people who do not normally go to the cinema, Shetland film festival is targeting their pets.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:13:44 GMT