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Sainsbury's announces plans for a new store in a Borders town hit by a recent string of job losses.

Some of the previous contributors to the Green Room respond to readers' questions and comments.

As thousands of charity fundraisers brave the cold sea, what motivates the hardy few who take the plunge all year round?

Two luxury hotels re-open just over three weeks after they were damaged in the attacks in Mumbai, the BBC's Prachi Pinglay reports.

Efficiency increases in materials that turn vibration into energy could make for devices powered by the sound of your voice.

Rocking a baby to sleep has been given a whole new meaning as mothers ditch traditional lullabies for popular pop and rock tunes.

After more than 5,000 gigs over 35 years, rock fan Ray Morrissey can claim to be Britain's most prolific concert-goer.

To prepare for a permanent six-member crew on the space station, Nasa is flying four "bedrooms" to the orbital outpost.

A girl who suffered first degree burns when her Halloween costume caught fire goes home from hospital.

Winning the world championship may be harder than it looks

Add-on offers a taste of the location-aware technology to come in future versions of Firefox

Fernando Alonso wins the Singapore Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton third, after a disastrous pit stop ruins Felipe Massa's race.

A round-up of reviews of Sir Paul McCartney's first concert in Israel, which took place in a park in Tel Aviv.

Plants are unlikely to soak up excess carbon dioxide as temperatures rise, a study concludes.

Lap Italy's historic Monza circuit with commentary from Toyota's Jarno Trulli

Lewis Hamilton says he is playing a "long game" as he seeks to win the Formula One title this year.

As the price of petrol edges ever higher, can a change in driving habits use less fuel - and salve a car fan's conscience?

East Midlands Trains announces a £10m refurbishment plan for 25 of its trains.

Recordings made by a British pioneer of stereo sound have been restored so they can be heard for the first time.

The Beanscene chain of coffee shops has gone into administration, the company confirms.

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