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VIDEO: Pedlars' fears over law change

Thu, 2013-03-14 23:33
Pedlars are worried that proposed changes to laws on street trading could put them out of business

Lewis Hamilton's BBC Sport column

Thu, 2013-03-14 23:24
F1 star writes his first exclusive column for the BBC

Heads warn Gove on A-level plans

Thu, 2013-03-14 23:24
The take-up of 'tough' subjects at A-level may drop if AS-levels are removed as a 'stepping stone', head teachers have warned the government.

DUP 'will ensure Maze site balanced'

Thu, 2013-03-14 23:23
DUP assembly member Edwin Poots says his party will ensure that the Maze Prison redevelopment will not become a republican shrine.

Vettel sets second practice pace

Thu, 2013-03-14 23:17
World champion Sebastian Vettel sets an ominous pace in his Red Bull on the first day of practice at the season-opening Australian GP.

Wales v England: Who has the edge?

Thu, 2013-03-14 23:08
Welsh great Jonathan Davies and England legend Jeremy Guscott size up the two teams ahead of Saturday's Six Nations title decider

Russell Kane defends comedy circuit

Thu, 2013-03-14 23:02
The comedian defends the success of some of the UK's top acts after worries fewer comics are entering the circuit.

High school 'is facing closure'

Thu, 2013-03-14 23:00
Dundonald High School on the outskirts of east Belfast is facing possible closure, the BBC understands.

VIDEO: Stars gear up for 25th Comic Relief

Thu, 2013-03-14 22:45
It is the 25th Red Nose Day, with people up and down the country doing something funny for money, in order to raise cash for Comic Relief.

Four-day St Patrick's fest for city

Thu, 2013-03-14 22:35
This year's St Patrick celebrations in Belfast will be a four-day festival running from 15 March to 18 March.

Back to work for new-look cabinet

Thu, 2013-03-14 22:33
Welsh government ministers start work on their new portfolios after a surprise reshuffle by First Minister Carwyn Jones.

Prior upbeat after late wickets

Thu, 2013-03-14 22:25
Matt Prior says the removal of three New Zealand batsmen late on day two put England in charge of the second Test.

Press focuses on future regulation

Thu, 2013-03-14 22:11
Papers have food for thought on press regulation

NZ hit by worst drought in 30 years

Thu, 2013-03-14 21:45
A drought is declared on the entire North Island of New Zealand - in what the government describes as the worst dry spell in 30 years.

Dreamliners to restart in 'weeks'

Thu, 2013-03-14 21:38
Boeing says it expects commercial flights of its grounded Dreamliner 787 plane to restart "within weeks".

Broad burst gives England control

Thu, 2013-03-14 20:54
Stuart Broad strikes twice in two balls to help England take a firm grip on the second Test against New Zealand.

VIDEO: Eye-tracking Samsung Galaxy unveiled

Thu, 2013-03-14 20:22
Samsung has launched a smartphone which allows users to control its 5in (12.5cm) screen using only their eyes.

'Militant' held over Kashmir attack

Thu, 2013-03-14 20:16
Police in Indian-administered Kashmir say they have arrested a man over Wednesday's gun and grenade attack in Srinagar which left five security personnel dead.

MPs to examine whiplash claim levels

Thu, 2013-03-14 19:58
The Commons Transport Committee is to examine the impact that claims for whiplash injuries are having on the cost of car insurance.

Reprieve 'vital' quango, say MPs

Thu, 2013-03-14 19:57
MPs call for a quango that oversees the system by which members of the public can challenge government decisions, to be saved from closure.
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