Northern Ireland shoppers have been out in force to take advantage of unseasonal price cutting on the high street but other consumers in Belfast remained cautious and prepared to wait in the hope of even bigger reductions.

"How embarrassing that another international match should end this way"

A look at Alaska's Ted Stevens, the longest-serving Republican US senator.

There is a "high probability" that the Scottish economy will go into recession next year, an economic forecast warns.

"When it comes to a decision about captaincy, you would go with Martin Johnson's choice every time"

The sister of a man shot in a gun attack in Londonderry says she feared her brother would lose a leg.

Alcohol should be banned from the city during Halloween to stop underage drinking, a Derry diocesan priest says.

BBC Scotland's business editor looks at the implications of the Scottish banks being bailed out.

Australia extend their lead to 263 runs over India at the end of day four of the first Test.

Scientists are attempting to find out what is behind whale strandings.

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

George Riley on England's possible World Cup squad

Fans of each of the 12 SPL clubs offer their views on how their teams will fare in the forthcoming season.

Apples are up. Lemons too. And carrots, potatoes, cherry tomatoes, frozen peas all cost more than a year ago. So why is broccoli cheaper than last September?

As the US 2008 presidential elections draws closer, the BBC's Robin Lustig travels to the state of Missouri, where since 1904 (with one exception), the population have voted for the winning presidential candidate.

Mamady Sidibe's injury-time winner against Aston Villa gives Stoke their first Premier League win.

Britons are using phones, the internet, TVs and radios more but paying less to do it, says a report by watchdog Ofcom.

What Arsenal face in ex-England manager Steve McClaren's new Dutch side FC Twente in the Champions League qualifiers

Kevin Pietersen hits 100 to help England stay on top in the fourth Test at The Oval.