ABOUT 1,400 jobs are facing the axe at one of the country's biggest councils, it was disclosed today. […]

NEW Zealand's South Island is under a state of emergency after being rocked by aftershocks following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake. […]

According to reports, those cheeky scamps Bursaspor are planning to wear Celtic-style green and white hoops when they play at Ibrox. […]

A in other sports news, I see Heather Mills is set for Paralympic shooting gold after beating dozens of highly-trained women soldiers to win a competition in Austria. […]

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The Modified Toy Orchestra is a band made up of five musicians - and 48 tweaked toy instruments. […]

Author Ian McEwan talks to Matt Stadlen about the exercise of writing, the importance of long, moody walks, the "thinginess" of James Joyce and getting to grips with quantum mechanics. […]

Blackpool's illuminations have been switched on by Robbie Williams. […]

Priceless tapestries designed by the Renaissance artist Raphael have arrived at the Victoria and Albert Museum as part of Pope Benedict XVI's state visit. […]

In an attempt to reach people who do not normally go to the cinema, Shetland film festival is targeting their pets. […]