Background noise or adding to the atmosphere buskers are appreciated by some but not by others.

Cornish Pirates prop Alan Paver looks back on the win against London Welsh, and reveals his appreciation of a good window dressing.

A project to encourage people in urban areas in the North East to appreciate local wildlife is awarded £309,500.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish appreciates the help of international managers in not overworking his players before Friday's game at Swansea.

There's more to motorways than tarmac, tailbacks and tepid coffee served at tourist prices. To prove it a lecturer took a minibus of students on a day-long tour of the M1.

High interest rates were one of the reasons behind Iceland's financial crisis, says Icelandic economist Jon Danielsson of the London School of Economics.

Hundreds of pupils and the public show their appreciation for Welsh Paralympians at a homecoming in Cardiff.

China's exports grew at their slowest pace in four months in June, as the yuan has appreciated.

Labour MP Tom Harris caused a row last week when he said people should stop being so "bloody miserable" and appreciate what they have. Philosopher Julian Baggini considers whether we are a nation of whingers and asks if that is such a bad thing anyway.

A sculpture by surrealist Salvador Dali goes on sale for nearly £17,000 at a gardening show this weekend.

Aberdeen City Council lacks a full appreciation of the seriousness of its position, a report rules.

Benni McCarthy will miss South Africa's June 2010 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers due to personal reasons.

Celtic legend Billy McNeill wants the club's supporters to back manager Gordon Strachan.

Chinese PM Wen Jiabao says he "appreciated" steps taken by Indian authorities in handling protests by Tibetans.

Norwich City boss Glenn Roeder claims that many of his young players do not appreciate what it takes to make it in the game.

The Victorian Society is celebrating 50 years of trying to save the UK's 19th Century buildings. We love Victorian architecture now, but once upon a time their public buildings were being listed for demolition and their terraced houses were being gutted. What changed?

Environmentalists are quick to blame the aviation industry, but they should focus their efforts on stopping deforestation.

What are your spending plans this Christmas? Four readers tells us how they are budgeting for the festivities.

One of Scotland's most senior Catholics says the public must show greater appreciation of the armed forces.

Radio 1 is nearing its 40th anniversary. Looking back on previous eras might bring a fond smile, but it might also make you feel your age. A dedicated fan offers his own appreciation.