Despite the environmental now being a mainstream topic, green campaign groups are still as relevant as ever.

The risk of violence is getting in the way of development in Afghanistan's Helmand province, finds the BBC's Jill McGivering.

Although the next generation of container ships may be able to carry 8,000 containers, an industry expert says their higher expense may ultimately lead to smaller vessels.

The BBC's Ben Ando on an operation launched by UK police to track down criminals on the run on the Costa Blanca.

All-rounder Jacob Oram pulls out of New Zealand's tour to Australia with a back injury.

Gordon Brown told MPs this week that Britain was in recession, in a speech that echoed Norman Lamont 18 years ago. What was Britain like at the start of the last downturn, and what's happened to people who suffered back then?

Sergio Garcia has vowed to give 120% at his home event near Valencia.

Amit Mishra takes 5-71 on his Test debut before India reach 100-0 at stumps on day three to lead Australia by 301.

Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool all win on a busy day of Premier League action.

The winning design is chosen for the new pavilion on Weston- super-Mare's pier.

National Savings and Investments announces cuts in interest rates on some deals for the second time in a week.

The last few weeks have shown a major shift in the key US electoral battlegrounds as the polls have moved against Senator McCain.

Edinburgh City Council's deputy leader calls for the boss behind the city's tram project to quit.

Durham captain Dale Benkenstein confirms he is standing down from the role following the county's historic County Championship title win.

Manchester rivals battling for £80m striker Benzema, plus other rumours

Nottinghamshire, Somerset and Durham are all in the mix for the title as the Division One campaign nears a close.

Park-and-ride schemes in Bristol are upgraded ahead of the opening of the new Cabot Circus retail centre.

Plans to revamp Weymouth seafront in time for the 2012 Olympics are given a £6.6m funding boost.

A healthy lifestyle may help increase levels of an enzyme vital for guarding against age-related cell damage, work suggests.

Cliftonville face Dungannon Swifts in the Setanta Cup at Stangmore Park.