The government is tempting people into negative equity with its stamp duty "bribe", says Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg.

Here, some of those who have decided to remain in the city share their experiences.

Older farmers are being urged to take extra care working with bulls following two recent deaths and a spate of attacks.

Matt Frei, presenter of BBC World News America, reflects on what the Olympics mean for China.

Matt Frei, presenter of BBC World News America, marvels at the US presidential candidates' willingness to undergo a gruelling campaign.

Ghana beat Nigeria 2-1 in Accra, while Ivory Coast face Guinea in Sekondi in the first pair of Africa Cup of Nations quarter finals.

You wanted a Nintendo Wii, you got a goat. Charity presents aren't top of everyone's Christmas list, but it would be churlish to show disappointment. So what's the best way to receive one?

Matt Frei, presenter of BBC World News America, considers where US-UK relations stand in the Gordon Brown era.

Chris Mitchell went to meet FIFA Vice President Jack Warner

Pumping out water will be a big task for agencies dealing with floods which have devastated parts of Yorkshire.

Tim Henman loses an epic five-setter to Feliciano Lopez at Wimbledon on Thursday.

Alastair Cook completes his fifth Test century as England dominate West Indies at Lord's.

Specialists worry that many might be in danger because simple, but effective tests are not being carried out.

One smoker tells how radical shock tactics helped her to quit the habit.

Poet Seamus Heaney plus Beckham, Butler-Sloss, Barack Obama and Shilpa Shetty.

The so-called "graffiti terrorist" known as Banksy has built up a cult following with his humorous and poignant artistic statements. Also included are Neanderthal Man, Whitney Houston, Chris Langham and Wynton Marsalis.

The BBC's David Shukman investigates how climate change is affecting Siberia.

Soccer-clad Bethanie Mattek incurs the wrath of the fashion police

George Mallory was as well dressed to climb Everest in 1924 as some of today's climbers, research reveals.

An eight-year-old boy spends the night in hospital after being given a white tablet by a gang of youths.