Almost a third of NHS dental practices in Leicester failed to meet government targets for treating patients, it is revealed.

The brother of the Shadow Chancellor George Osborne is suspended from practice by the General Medical Council.

Can the EU's 200bn euros stimulus package work in practice?

Hannah Foster was murdered after her 999 call was judged to be accidental and cut off. But how do police decide if an emergency call is a misdial or a desperate last plea for help?

A pensioner whose schizophrenic son attacked her says justice has been done after the doctor in charge of his care was found guilty of misconduct.

Northampton Saints kicker Stephen Myler puts his excellent kicking record in the Premiership down to hard work on the training pitch.

Patients oppose plans to reduce the ability of rural GPs in England to provide drugs directly to their patients, a poll suggests.

People affected by crime will be given quicker and better support under a new system to be launched by Victim Support.

A voluntary code of practice for employers hiring migrant workers is unveiled in Lincolnshire.

With Presidend-elect committing to address the issue of online privacy, a newly launched group of privacy experts and advisers are hoping to influence policy and set industry standards.

A flagship NHS reform aimed at developing more innovative community services has delivered little, a report says.

The BBC News website is launching a weekly column where leading clinicians and experts outline their views on health topics. Read a selection of your comments here.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board response to allegations concerning Vale of Leven Hospital's C.diff outbreak.

The environment minister launches a guide to best practice in the use of snares.

The Times' ocean correspondent says the image of a modern-day pirate is all wrong - and shipowners welcome the fact that today's pirates are "businessmen".

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

Schools are being given the opportunity to join in a dress rehearsal for the UK-wide News Day on 11 December.

One in five care services in Scotland fail to make proper checks on staff, the care regulator says.

Full text of declaration by G20 world leaders meeting in Washington to discuss the global financial crisis.

Schools across the UK are taking part in a practice News Day on 13 November 2008 in preparation for the UK-wide event in March.