Gum and heart link ‘breakthrough’
September 6th, 2010Scientists say they have established one reason why gum disease may increase the risk of heart disease.
Blair criticises prison policies
September 6th, 2010Former prime minister Tony Blair criticises the government’s prison policies, saying the coalition is soft on crime.
Met ‘may reopen phone hack probe’
September 5th, 2010The Metropolitan Police says it may reopen the investigation into allegations of phone hacking by the News of the World if new evidence is uncovered.
ELO cellist killed by bale of hay
September 5th, 2010Early ELO member Mike Edwards is killed in a freak road accident involving a bale of hay in Devon.
Germany extends nuclear lifespan
September 5th, 2010Germany’s government agrees to extend the life span of the country’s nuclear power plants by an average of 12 years, officials say.
Student poverty at ‘crisis level’
September 5th, 2010Student hardship in Scotland reaches “crisis levels”, a survey by the National Union of Students (NUS) finds.
Scots face further economic toil
September 5th, 2010The boss of PricewaterhouseCoopers in Scotland warns the next 18 months may be much tougher for the economy than the past 18.
MPs to debate AV bill on return
September 5th, 2010Plans for a referendum of the way MPs are elected will take centre stage on Monday as the House of Commons resumes business.
Diabetes drug advice ‘not heeded’
September 5th, 2010A type two diabetes drug is still being prescribed in the UK two months after it is recommended for withdrawal, BBC Panorama learns.
Murray makes shock US Open exit
September 5th, 2010Britain’s Andy Murray goes out of the US Open after suffering a dramatic slump against 25th seed Stanislas Wawrinka.