 BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition Updated : Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:26:10 GMT Colony of Italian snails turns up at Bucks mansion A snail species from the Mediterranean is found in the UK at historic Cliveden House. Publ.Date : Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:23:14 GMT Many dead in Madrid plane crash More than 150 people die as a passenger plane swerves off a runway during take-off in Madrid, the Spanish government says. Publ.Date : Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:44:45 GMT The colour purple From violet to mauve in your pictures of Africa Publ.Date : Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:34:28 GMT Mao's successor Hua Guofeng dies Hua Guofeng, who succeeded Mao Zedong for a short period in 1976, has died in Beijing aged 87, report state media. Publ.Date : Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:57:50 GMT End of life care 'inconsistent' Care for terminally-ill patients varies significantly across Scotland, according to an independent investigation. Publ.Date : Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:11:01 GMT What do you want to talk about? What do you want the world to talk about? Publ.Date : Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:27:40 GMT Fans face agony over gig tickets Major gigs and music festival promoters speak out after a ticket agency left many fans facing disappointment. Publ.Date : Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:47:53 GMT Arsenal sign Man Utd's Silvestre Arsenal sign Man Utd defender Mikael Silvestre for an undisclosed fee. Publ.Date : Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:26:18 GMT Decline in number of childminders The number of childminders in England has fallen in the face of increasing regulation. Publ.Date : Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:53:19 GMT Sarkozy renews Afghan commitment French President Nicolas Sarkozy travels to Afghanistan to support his troops, after a deadly attack by Taleban fighters. Publ.Date : Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:19:19 GMT 'Water wars' Severe drought heightens Spain's environmental fears Publ.Date : Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:58:40 GMT Bolt claims 200m gold with record Jamaica's Usain Bolt delivers another astonishing display of sprinting to add the Olympic 200m title to his 100m crown with a new world record. Publ.Date : Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:25:10 GMT Lib Dems urge energy autonomy The UK could be "energy independent" by 2050 without building any new coal or nuclear power stations, the Lib Dems say. Publ.Date : Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:23:20 GMT Woman dies during arts practice A 30-year-old woman is killed during a practice for an event planned as part of a County Donegal arts festival. Publ.Date : Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:40:23 GMT Chain reaction Cycle to work faster using tips from Olympic heroes Publ.Date : Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:44:05 GMT Work At Home |