As defeated vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin embarks on a media charm offensive, the BBC's Jamie Coomarasamy asks whether she will emerge as the natural heir to the Republican Party leadership.

The University of East Anglia lays the foundations for its own biomass power station.

Birmingham City coach Roy Aitken says the strength of the club's squad will prove its worth as they embark on a hectic schedule.

Tyrone minor star Kyle Coney confirms that he will head to Australia in November to begin an AFL career with the Sydney Swans.

Twelve walkers set off on a history-inspired 104-mile trek from Fort William to Falkirk to mark this year's Royal National Mod.

The BBC is to embark on a nationwide search to find Britain's potential Prime Ministers of the future.

The Paralympic flame embarks on a nine-day tour of China following an elaborate Beijing ceremony, ahead of the Games which start on 6 September.

R&B star Usher is to embark on a tour for ladies only, saying he is finalising dates at about 15 "intimate" venues.

Locals from two neighbouring villages team up to embark on a unique dog fouling survey in a bid to clean up their streets

Rangers embark on the first leg of their second round Champions League qualifying tie with FBK Kaunas.

A woman who lost her legs in the 7 July bombings embarks on a month-long walk from Leeds to London.

Singer and former Pop Idol Winner Will Young is to embark on a 17 date UK tour in the autumn.

BBC Spotlight's Andy Breare gets to grips with the more dangerous points of top class sailing.

Health workers in north-western Pakistan embark on a polio vaccination campaign without resistance from militants, officials say.

The Bishop of Gloucester leads a team of walkers on a 100-mile pilgrimage through Gloucestershire.

Motown legend Stevie Wonder is to perform a series of concerts in Europe for the first time in a decade.

Lawrence Dallaglio dismisses fears England are embarking on another "tour from hell" when they play in New Zealand later this month.

The United Nations Security Council embarks on a mission to bring peace to Africa's war-torn nations.

Flying had a strange effect on the great aviation pioneer Charles Lindbergh, leading him to team up with a French surgeon and embark on a quest for ever-lasting life... for a chosen few.