Seven companies are shortlisted to run an historic centre for conferences and exhibitions in Ely.

Plans to regenerate a Dorset seaside town are forging ahead with the council set to discuss them this week.

Derelict city buildings are being turned into giant works of art in Brighton in a bid to tackle vandalism.

How the latest internet revolution is driving a new wave of businesses.

Visitors to Cornwall are being offered a daring alternative to the run-of-the-mill bed and breakfast.

Why many of today's global beer brands appear to have a limited relationship with their original country of origin.

It happens nearly every time the snow falls - the country grinds to a halt and so begins a debate as to why the British can't deal with the white stuff when other countries seem to take it in their stride. With heavy falls predicted for the weekend it's worth remembering there is a lighter side to the snow.

Rural crafts and vintage machines were on show at the Glynllifon country park near Caernarfon over the weekend.

A team of burger-sellers are named the best caterers at the Reading Festival by environmental health judges.

Residents in Lancashire are being offered tips on how to safely enjoy al-fresco dining this summer.

Businesses and residents are asked if they would support plans to allow restaurants to move onto the pavement in Halkett Place in Jersey.

Guernsey States' decision to ban smoking in public places receives mixed reaction from politicians.

Hereford city centre could be turned into a pedestrianised shopping area under new plans being put forward by the new city manager.

Will Smith joins other celebrities on the white carpet for the London premiere of I, Robot.

An open-air exercise regime at a Victorian estate in North Somerset will benefit the countryside.

People in St Helier are to decide on letting a shop sell alcohol and allowing people to drink outdoors.

It's been hot - and on Tuesday the mercury is expected to hit the warmest temperature of the year. Is this mini heatwave a taste of summers to come?

The Bristols play Switzerland and Munich in the last gigs of their tour, and return exhausted to London.

Is global warming affecting the UK, and what does the future hold for the British climate?

William Hague's "14 pints" interview with GQ is said to be an effort to shrug off his image as a swotty teenager. What other youthful japes do people admit to to appear cool?