Car parking charges are to be abolished at Perth Royal Infirmary from 31 December, NHS Tayside has confirmed.

Plans to abolish imperial measurements in the UK were officially dropped by Brussels this week, much to the delight of "metric martyrs". But why do we get so passionate about cold, hard units of measurement?

Thirty-two years after the compulsory 11-plus was abolished, here's your chance to see if you would pass.

Conservatives attack free prescriptions in Wales as figures show 93% were exempt before the charges were abolished.

The Algerian parliament approves a constitutional amendment that abolishes a two-term limit for the president.

The number of watchdog bodies in Scotland is to be cut by at least a quarter, from 11 to five.

A former slave's legal victory in Niger draws attention to the continuing practice of slavery in West Africa.

The city council in New York abolishes a two-term limit for officials, allowing Mayor Michael Bloomberg to run again.

South Africa's parliament votes to abolish the FBI-style Scorpions unit, which has led high-profile corruption probes.

Wiltshire Police say mobile speed cameras could be used in Swindon even if fixed cameras are abolished.

Nepal's former king, Gyanendra, visits a Hindu temple in his first public appearance since the monarchy was abolished.

Plans to abolish prescription charges in Northern Ireland by 2010 are announced by NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey.

Plans to abolish prescription charges in Northern Ireland by 2010 are announced by NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey.

Independent bookmakers at UK racecourses stand to lose their livelihoods if plans to abolish the bookmakers list system goes ahead.

The Federation of Small Businesses lobbies a government minister for the abolition of Humber Bridge charges.

The Scottish Crofting Foundation officially comes out against abolishing the Crofters Commission.

A road in Wolverhampton has its strict 'red route' parking restrictions abolished, with the lines to be removed.

A Coventry MP calls for car parking charges to be abolished at all NHS hospitals in England.

Car parking charges are to be abolished at NHS hospitals across Scotland, the health secretary announces.

Visitors to The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London can now enjoy art for free as admission fees are abolished.