Stamps mark Olympic Flag handover

"A special set of four stamps is being jointly issued by the Royal Mail and China Post to mark the handover of the Olympic Flag from Beijing to London. The 1st class stamps feature landmarks from the two cities, including Beijing's Bird's Nest Stadium where the track and...

Award for support of women scientists

"BOFFINS at the University of York are celebrating after being handed a gold standard for their support of women scientists. In the week that the BA Festival of Science has come to the city, the chemistry department at the university has become the first in the UK to win the...

Happy birthday to compact disc

"Exactly 25 years ago the word's first compact disc was produced at a Philips factory in Germany, sparking a global music revolution. More than 200 billion CDs have been sold worldwide since then and it remains the dominant format despite the growth in digital downloads. The...

Brown seeks Ireland-UK move for EU data

"The new British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, wants the UK and Ireland to jointly seek better access to information from other EU member states in order to help deal with the increased threat of terrorism. Mr Brown raised the issue when he formally met the Taoiseach, Bertie...

Aberystwyth town plans go on show

"A major project outlining the shape of Aberystwyth for the next 20 years is being unveiled. The masterplan study is looking at the town's transport and housing needs in the wake of future economic growth. It will also provide solutions to traffic problems, information about...