A weekly round-up of snippets from Westminster.

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

The so-called "Camden caners", the north London celebrity set, have come out in force for a fundraising concert.

BBC Scotland news website readers keep a diary of their spending across a week to let us know their views on the cost of living.

Political editor Nick Robinson introduces BBC News' in-depth analysis of the policies the Conservatives hope will win them the next election.

World number one Roger Federer beats Fernando Gonzalez to reach the French Open semi-finals.

They're outraged over their portrayal in newspapers but are emos a weird rock cult or the nicest group of teenagers you're likely to meet?

BBC diplomatic correspondent Bridget Kendall discusses the legacy of two presidents approaching the end of eight years in power, George W Bush and Vladimir Putin.

Our regular column covering the deaths of significant - but lesser reported - characters in the past month.

The poor showing of George Clooney's latest film at the US box office fails to dampen its stars' spirits.

BBC Scotland political correspondent Glenn Campbell blogs from the Scotland Week celebrations.

Tony Stevenson scores as Accies maintain their First Division title charge with victory over St Johnstone.

Police in Perthshire investigate whether the same gang is behind two robberies of elderly women.

West Yorkshire's chief constable praises the work of his officers during the search for Shannon Matthews.

England ended day three of the second Test in Wellington leading by 421 run with one second innings wicket in hand.

What is a boiler room and why are they a threat to your money?

US housing market experts say the number of foreclosures is yet to peak, so property auctions are becoming regular events.

Veteran TV entertainer Bruce Forsyth remains best known as host of the 1970s gameshow The Generation Game.

With the future of hundreds of small schools in jeopardy across England, campaigners who fought against the closure of a rural school in Cumbria share their experiences with the BBC

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