The country's six-week transition from the leadership of Tony Blair to Gordon Brown features in the press.

As the Tory leadership race draws to a close, a number of papers make it clear they feel David Cameron has won

The madness of computer Hal in 2001: A Space Odyssey is named the most important moment in sci-fi by a TV poll.

A report claims that people in Wales work the longest hours in the UK but are the least likely to feel rewarded.

How Bob Monkhouse's peers in the entertainment industry paid tribute to the veteran comedian.

Bob Monkhouse's career spanned seven decades, during which he was a cartoonist, scriptwriter, comedian, actor and game-show host.

BBC News Online's Mark Davies watched Michael Howard make his pitch to lead the Tories.

As rail users brace themselves for an unhappy New Year, our commuters' champ Jon Yuill logs his thoughts.

The energy regulator takes the first steps towards imposing a £2m fine on London Electricity over doorstep selling.

Edwina Currie hits out at former colleagues in her diaries, as John Major maintains his silence since their affair was revealed.

Actor Ricky Tomlinson finds he was branded a "political thug" in Special Branch files, it is revealed in a BBC documentary.

Send us your views on the trailer for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, released later this year.

Send us your views on the pop and rock Jubilee concert, Party at the Palace.

Swiss Toni, one of the most popular characters on the Fast Show, is to star in his own comedy programme on BBC Choice.

In the first of a three-part series on the future of the Monarchy, author and historian Andrew Roberts argues that its future has never been more secure.

BBC Sport Online columnist Derek 'Robbo' Robson tells John Gregory to enjoy life at the top of the Premiership while he can.

A round-up of what is making the headlines in Tuesday's morning newspapers.

Former Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown says Tony Blair lacks self belief and is seen as a "smarmy git" by many people.

Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Plus stories in brief on Geri Halliwell, Pinky and Perky, B*Witched, Jim Carrey and Twiggy.

Alan Partridge star Steve Coogan scoops three accolades at the 1998 Comedy Awards.