The chancellor is spending the weekend putting the final touches to a package of tax cuts and increases in public spending.[click for more]
Blears sounds warning about BNP
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears says some voters turn to the BNP because they feel ignored by mainstream parties.[click for more]
Children 'risking liver disease'
Excessive drinking by children is causing a health time bomb, with record levels of liver disease in the under-30s, a charity warns.[click for more]
Johnson ponders immigrant amnesty
The Mayor of London is to commission a study of a potential amnesty for illegal immigrants in the capital.[click for more]
Sea eagles could be reintroduced
Conservationists plan to bring the sea eagle, the UK`s largest bird of prey, back to the skies above England.[click for more]
MP criticises energy firm charges
A senior MP says he believes energy companies are increasing customers` direct debit payments by more than is needed.[click for more]
Shetland top for quality of life
Shetland Islanders benefit from the highest quality of life in Scotland, according to a new survey.[click for more]
'No justification' for Brand show
Lewd calls to actor Andrew Sachs were a "deplorable intrusion with no editorial justification", the BBC Trust says.[click for more]
Train fares to go up in new year
Rail passengers will face big fare rises in January - with some tickets going up by double the rate of inflation.[click for more]
Here's some news for you, Angus - you've got Comedy Awards job
Comic Angus Deayton is named as the new host of this year`s Comedy Awards after Jonathan Ross stepped down.[click for more]
Jail comedy course? You must be joking, says minister
A stand-up comedy course at a top security prison is cancelled by the justice minister.[click for more]
Gallas 'stripped' of captain role
William Gallas loses the Arsenal captaincy after his public attack on the team, BBC Sport understands.[click for more]
Super sub Phillips hits double in Birmingham win
A Kevin Phillips inspired Birmingham comeback ends Swansea`s unbeaten Championship home record at the Liberty Stadium.[click for more]
Gerrard vows to stay at Anfield
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says he wants to end his career at Anfield before turning to management.[click for more]
Hatton & Malignaggi make weight
Ricky Hatton and Paulie Malignaggi both make the weight ahead of their light-welterweight contest in Las Vegas on Saturday.[click for more]
Middlesex upbeat over England duo
Middlesex are "very optimistic" that their England batsmen Andrew Strauss and Owais Shah will be able to take part in next month`s inaugural Champions League in India.[click for more]
Battling back
`My mum`s breast cancer experiences helped me to cope`[click for more]
Steam from beer
How the rock`n`roll generation rallied round a locomotive[click for more]