A controversial and revealing archive interview with the late Beatle George Harrison could be snapped up by Martin Scorsese

The odd expletive escapes most people's mouths in times of stress, but when we fall back on swear words just for effect have we really just run out of ideas, asks Clive James.

The chief officer of West Midlands Fire Service resigns after his arrest in a child pornography inquiry.

BBC Middle East correspondent Tim Franks sends the latest edition of his diary from Jerusalem.

An assembly member warns that 400 suspensions or sackings of staff over the last two years is putting pressure on the NHS.

Comedian Frank Skinner has defended swearing after a poll suggested some viewers want some words banned.

BBC Middle East correspondent Tim Franks sends the latest edition of his diary from Jerusalem.

Coach Frank Hadden is frustrated his Scotland side cannot hold on for victory against South Africa.

Chelsea, Man Utd and Liverpool win but Arsenal lose as the top four all play on a busy day of Premier League action.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is named Barclays manager of the month for October, with Chelsea star Frank Lampard player of the month.

Burnley dump Chelsea out of the Carling Cup on penalties after Spurs beat Liverpool and Blackburn win at Sunderland.

Deputy Frank Walker resigns after Alderney States votes to speed up the introduction of a project to produce tidal energy in the island.

BBC Middle East correspondent Tim Franks sends the latest edition of his diary.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard insists Man Utd remain a massive title threat, despite their 2-1 defeat against Arsenal.

Chelsea go back to the top of the table and there are also wins for Tottenham, Middlesbrough and Fulham.

New Zealand beat Scotland, Ireland thrash Canada, after England see off the Pacific Islanders and Wales lose to South Africa.

British customs officials are "strongly concerned" that Israeli-produced goods made in settlements on the occupied West Bank may be circumventing import taxes en-route to British high streets, the BBC's Tim Franks learns.

The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner asks if the US air strikes in Pakistan are countering - or fuelling - terrorism.

Spurs leave it late to beat Liverpool after Stoke stun Arsenal and Chelsea, Manchester United, Wigan and Everton also win.

India finish on 43-2 in their second innings after Australia post 577 on the fourth day of the third Test in Delhi.