The signature of Eleanor Rigby, who inspired the Beatles' hit song, is to be auctioned for charity.

Chancellor Alistair Darling probably needs a break - maybe wombat husbandry is the answer...

It's not just learning the words to Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam. Early pioneers rocked the boat by teaching poorer children to read, and football clubs like Everton owe their existence to the classes.

An argument about whether James Bond prefers Bentleys to Aston Martins raises eyebrows in the car world.

Pessimists Badminton Club took the Guernsey Men's Division having last won the title 42 years ago.

German Christmas markets are now an established feature in various UK cities - and Birmingham's is said to be the largest outside Germany or Austria.

You have sent us your pictures of autumn colours.

Our correspondent Sarah Mukherjee looks at the "fishcams" being used to highlight the call for better protection of UK waters.

Amelie Mauresmo and Jelena Jankovic are beaten before play is abandoned on another rain-hit day at Wimbledon.

Friends and family pay tribute to Fife fishermen John Bowman, lost off the Dorset coast.

A theatre project set up to work with visually-impaired children hopes to clinch a UK-wide National Lottery award.

BBC Europe editor Mark Mardell asks whether the economic arguments for wine reform outweigh all other considerations.

A new brochure with images dating back more than 100 years has been produced with the aim of boosting tourism.

A look at the cars which have helped make Coventry's name as the UK's Motor City.

A city which has been reliant on the motor trade is now left with just one car production site.

Thousands of pounds stolen from an appeal set up to fund a baby care unit is to be replaced by a donation.

Contractors must seek the views of pupils and teachers when building new schools, advisers say.

A woman who admitted stealing thousands of pounds from an appeal she set up for a hospital baby unit is jailed.

The official statue of one of the country's favourite musicians is having its official unveiling.