The End of White Flight

"The End of White Flight For the First Time in Decades, Cities' Black Populations Lose Ground, Stirring Clashes Over Class, Culture and Even Ice Cream By CONOR DOUGHERTYJuly 19, 2008; Page A1 Decades of white flight transformed America's cities. That era is...

Glitch hampers iPhone launch

"NEW YORK (AP) -- Apple Inc.'s new iPhone went on sale Friday to eager buyers worldwide, but there were problems getting the phones to work. ...

Cannabis U-turn by police

"Police have launched a "zero tolerance" crackdown on cannabis users in a London borough. In a major policy U-turn, police and lawyers have agreed the tough action is the only solution to drug dealing and anti-social behaviour on the streets. The three-month operation has...

Legislators seek fresh Atlantic Yards oversight

"Brooklyn elected officials joined with a coalition of civic groups this week to demand that the state create a new, local governmental body to manage the $4-billion, state-sponsored development — or lose $205-million in city funding."

Flash floods hit east coast town

"Houses were evacuated in the east coast resort of Filey after flash flooding left 3ft (0.91m) of water in homes. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service received about 60 calls from residents and businesses relating to flooding. Meanwhile, the RNLI were called to help a...

Council Flats Unfit For Families

When you have a problem with council accommodation, if your council cant or wont help you there is always your local Member of Parliament. In this case MP Sally Keeble is trying to persuade Northampton borough council to do something about overcrowding and drug abuse in three...

Ernie Picks 5 Millionaires For 50th Anniversary

"Five people have become millionaires in a special draw to mark the 50th anniversary of Premium Bonds. National Savings and Investments (NS&I) keeps winners' identities secret but said one, from Kent, had only bought the bonds six months ago. The other winners are from...