A seabird chick rescued from an island in the Forth is to be flown by Navy helicopter to warmer seas.

We hear thousands of platitudes in daily life, and many are uttered to steer us away from scrutinising questionable practices, writes Katharine Whitehorn.

Former prime minister Sir John Major calls for guaranteed lottery cash for grassroots sports.

The tiny Hebridean island of Eigg has never had a mains supply of electricity, relying on micro-generators to power its scores of homes and businesses. So what's the feeling ahead of the big switch-on?

As the UK chief scientific adviser, Sir David King, steps down from his role, our science correspondent assesses his legacy.

David Beckham touches down in the US today to start at new club LA Galaxy. But can someone who is a class apart in talent, pay and fame ever really be part of the team?

Kimi Raikkonen wins the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, with world champion Fernando Alonso second and Lewis Hamilton in third.

Nearly 5,000 letters written by and to the great scientist Charles Darwin are made available online.

How should Christmas be celebrated? A religious festival, a commercial opportunity or a pagan mid-winter tradition?

Peter Lord, a founder of Aardman Animation, pays tribute to cartoonist Joseph Barbera, who has died aged 95.

All the action as Spurs beat Chelsea in the league for the first time in 16 years, plus wins for West Ham and Aston Villa.

A group of teenagers are rescued in the Peak District after getting lost in bad weather.

Robbo believes Roy Keane should sign for Mick McCarthy's Sunderland

Local health officials agree to sanction use of an unapproved drug treatment for a cancer sufferer.

Ex-prime minister John Major expresses regret that he did not do more to help tackle African poverty.

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Users of the Five Live message board are divided over Ian Millward's sacking by St Helens.

Following world-famous Nigerian author Chinua Achebe's blistering attack on his home country, do you think intellectuals who live abroad have a right to comment publicly on life back home?

The most exciting aspect of EU enlargement is the fact that many of the former communist countries will be embracing normality.

Bollywood's Preity Zinta tells BBC News Online that a big shake-up is needed for India's women.