BAE defends culture as profits jump

The world's third largest defence contractor, BAE systems has hit back at critics, after the inquiry by Lord Woolf in to the company’s ethical policies and business conduct, proved that they are running to high standards, and are constantly looking its programs and...

To The Manor Bought

""Lord of the Manor" titles are being bought at auction for thousands of pounds, provoking bitter disputes over the ownership of village greens and grass verges, and prompting campaigners to call for the abolition of feudal laws. A village in the Peak District has become an...

Bad Blood Inquiry

"A FORMER haemophiliac has welcomed evidence from a past health minister as part of the inquiry into how thousands of people were infected with killer diseases after being given infected blood products. David Fieding, a father-of-three, from Darley Avenue, Farnworth, says...

Hundreds flock to Diana exhibition

"Hundreds of people flocked to London's National Portrait Gallery, to view a new exhibition of photographs of Princess Diana, Princess of Wales. The display, which coincides with the 10th anniversary of her death, looks at her life as a royal wife, mother, high-profile...

Rare Coins Worth £500,000 Stolen

The collection featured coins dating back 900 years, one coin was struck in Aberdeen 900 years ago during the reign of Robert the Bruce. Most of the coins are thought to have been minted in Scotland between 1136 and the reign of Alexander III in the late 13th Century. Other...

Plans to Build Five Hotels

Northern Irelands tourism is expected to grow dramatically with confidence in safety and improvements in place for promoting Irelands many historical venues and ancient landmarks. "One of the world's largest hotel groups is to make a £50m investment in Northern...

Brown calls for unity on terror

"Gordon Brown has called for political parties to show "unity in the face of terror" in his first prime minister's questions session. Mr Brown clashed with Tory leader David Cameron over the need for identity cards and a border police. Pressed by Mr Cameron on whether he...