Be careful what you wish for, because you may get it - and your expectations may be dashed, says Laurie Taylor, in his weekly column for the Magazine.

The mother of a man thought to have killed his family and torched his mansion before killing himself tells of her shock.

Fenian, hun, taig and jaffa are among the terms outlawed for police officers in a pamphlet on language.

This year's "must have" Christmas present for thousands of families is the Nintendo Wii games console. But with demand outstripping supply, pressured parents are turning to unorthodox methods to secure one.

Silver Birch wins the Grand National at Aintree.

A look at what's making the headlines in Thursday's morning newspapers.

The prime minister's comments of his heavyweight successor are a focus of Thursday's newspapers.

Neil Redfearn prepares to chalk up his 1,000th competitive game

A look at what's making the headlines in Tuesday's morning newspapers.

A former RAF gunner looks back on VE day, as the Royal British Legion launches its 'Thank-You' campaign.

Britain's top judge is used to controversy but has the build-up of rows taken him into early retirement?

A snow scooter invented by a former ski instructor following a joke by his wife could start a new form of extreme sports.

The BBC's Jonathan Overend watches a future star of men's tennis in action.

Welcome to the Lunchtime Bonus Question.

Businesses and organisations crave creativity from their employees and see it as the main engine of competitive advantage in a knowledge economy, according to six leading thinkers.

Author Lynne Truss' book about the misuse of English grammar is topping Christmas bestseller lists.

Six councils reject a proposal to give long-serving councillors a £20,000 severance payment.

Have your say on the seven wonders of the East Midlands.

Send in your turf talk, tips and racing debate.

England coach Duncan Fletcher leads a net session.