Marinating a steak in red wine or beer can cut down the number of cancer-causing agents produced when it is fried or grilled, research suggests.

Belfast City Council bans balloon releases over fears they could damage marine life.

People in the Isle of Man will still be able to see the world's heaviest potato, a title that may be lost to a Lebanese spud.

BBC Sport takes a closer look at the draw for the final round of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations Cup.

Two BBC Scotland reporters try to get by on food produced within their own regions.

Chelsea thrash Bordeaux, Liverpool win in Marseille and Cluj beat Roma in the first round of Champions League group games.

Two BBC Scotland reporters try to get by on food produced within their own regions.

Rotherham United chairman Tony Stewart reveals funds are available for loan signings.

How and why scientists are using radio transmitters to tag and follow hedgehogs.

BBC Radio Cambridge previews Posh's season

The government is being urged to scrap means testing and to give free school meals to all primary pupils in England.

It's being billed as king of the superfruits - the baobab fruit has just been given EU approval to be used in smoothies and cereal bars. But what does it taste like? The Magazine's Tom Geoghegan got hold of one.

Prisons and other public services like hospitals are being encouraged to provide "appetising and enjoyable menus".

Penalty hero Ryan Giggs makes history for Manchester United

Sailors from the Russian and US navies square off in a sandwich-making contest for Victory Day.

A wife admits lacing a cake baked for her husband with rat poison, after discovering he was having an affair.

All the action as David Haye stops Enzo Maccarinelli in the second round in London.

Trade stalls at Crufts - the world's biggest dog show - give a clue to why owners are spending increasing amounts on their pets.

BBC Middle East correspondent Tim Franks sends the latest edition of his diary.

The BBC's Caroline Briggs reports from Hollywood on the atmosphere of the film industry's biggest night of the year.