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Industry leaders back world class food centre - Friday, July 30, 2010Leading figures in the food and farming industries are backing Reaseheath College’s plans to build a unique, world class, food processing centre. read more ... |  |
Reaseheath RAG raises funds for children’s charity - Wednesday, June 30, 2010Fun loving students and staff from Reaseheath College in Nantwich raised over £10,000 for charity thanks to RAG (Raising and Giving) events. read more ... |  |
Reaseheath celebrates Cheshire Show successes - Friday, June 25, 2010Reaseheath College’s action packed stand received a special award in recognition of its outstanding contribution to visitor enjoyment and learning at this week’s Cheshire Show read more ... |  |
Entrepreneurial young farmer to travel the globe - Thursday, June 24, 2010An entrepreneurial young Cheshire farmer will be travelling the globe thanks to a scholarship launched by the Cheshire Agricultural Society and officially presented at the Cheshire Show. read more ... |  |
Reaseheath gets royal seal of approval - Friday, June 18, 2010Reaseheath College celebrated the greatest honour in a series of national accolades when Her Majesty the Queen officially opened two world class buildings at its Nantwich campus. read more ... |  |
£2.7 Million Dairy Training Centre Unveiled - Thursday, June 17, 2010A new dairy training centre billed as the most state-of-the-art facility of its kind in Europe was officially opened on Thursday (June 10). read more ... |  |
Reaseheath College to host Royal visit - Tuesday, June 08, 2010Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, is to visit Reaseheath College, Nantwich, on Thursday 10th June. read more ... |  |
Celebrity botanist backs Reaseheath’s inspirational teaching - Tuesday, June 01, 2010The important work which Reaseheath College does to inspire all students, from primary schoolchildren to adults, by teaching them about the natural world was spelled out by internationally acclaimed botanist and natural historian David Bellamy OBE on Wednesday.
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Reaseheath trainee gardener takes on the country’s best - Tuesday, May 25, 2010National Trust careership trainee Kathryn Owen, who is studying at Reaseheath College, Nantwich, proved her outstanding knowledge by qualifying for the national final of the Institute of Horticulture ‘Young Horticulturalist of the Year’. read more ... |  |
Rhian rides high thanks to Reaseheath course - Monday, May 24, 2010Kings Grove School, Crewe, pupil Rhian Wynter was riding high after receiving a trophy for being best student on a college horse care course. read more ... |  |
Reaseheath’s Joe on flying form in Belgium - Monday, May 24, 2010Reaseheath College equine student Joe Davison helped Britain to win team showjumping gold in Belgium just a week after his father, Richard Davison, raised the British flag in France for dressage. read more ... |  |
Celebrity botanist to celebrate Reaseheath’s new build - Friday, May 21, 2010Internationally acclaimed botanist and natural historian David Bellamy OBE is to lay a commemorative foundation stone for Reaseheath College’s new animal management centre next Wednesday, May 26. read more ... |  |
Marathon effort by Reaseheath’s Mark - Thursday, May 20, 2010Reaseheath College Student Services Co-ordinator Mark Hardy took on the gruelling 26.2 mile Rome Marathon to raise funds for the Nantwich college’s RAG (Raising and Giving) charity. read more ... |  |
Winning score for Crewe Alex apprentices - Wednesday, May 19, 2010Crewe Alexandra Football Club apprentices who graduated from a Reaseheath College course last week have gained such high grades that all have been offered university places. read more ... |  |
Vintage play from veteran golfers - Friday, May 14, 2010Veteran golfers from several counties contested the 2010 Reaseheath Vintage Open, a tournament for players aged 70-plus run by Reaseheath College, Nantwich, sports turf students. read more ... |  |
Reaseheath students take a walk on the wild side - Monday, April 19, 2010Animal management students from Reaseheath College, Nantwich, had close encounters with some of the world’s most exciting wildlife during a study trip to South Africa. read more ... |  |
Reaseheath College showcases Olympic training - Monday, April 19, 2010Reaseheath College’s Equine Unit celebrated the completion of the first phase of its multi million pound upgrade with an Olympic masterclass featuring some of Britain’s top riders. read more ... |  |
Defra Director General joins Reaseheath in championing green technology - Wednesday, April 07, 2010Ways in which Reaseheath College will actively assist farmers to harvest green energy were outlined by Principal Meredydd David at a high level conference on anaerobic digestion. read more ... |  |
Reaseheath stays ahead of the curve - Tuesday, April 06, 2010Reaseheath College continues to raise its teaching standards - and it’s a great hit with students, a recent Ofsted inspection has proved. read more ... | |
Urgent reminder to farmers - Friday, March 26, 2010An urgent reminder was issued to livestock farmers attending Muck North West (March 16) read more ... |  |
Students experience gardening on a grand scale - Tuesday, March 16, 2010Two Reaseheath College, Nantwich, students experienced how the horticulture business operates at its highest level when they spent a day with Mark Camley, Chief Executive of the Royal Parks. read more ... |  |
Reaseheath’s Rob aims to be top dairy student - Monday, March 15, 2010Progressive young farmer and Reaseheath College student Rob Cooke will be one of four finalists competing... read more ... |  |
Manure and soil management event at Reaseheath College - Saturday, March 13, 2010Farmers will be flocking to Reaseheath College next Tuesday, March 16th, for an event focusing on manure and soil management read more ... |  |
On-farm anaerobic digesters under the spotlight at Reaseheath College conference - Friday, March 12, 2010Is anaerobic digestion and economically credible source of green energy or expensive waste disposal? read more ... |  |
Lambing season springs into action at Reaseheath - Monday, February 22, 2010Thousands of visitors are expected to pour into the lambing sheds when the college opens its doors. read more ... |  |
Top of the range car for young apprentices - Thursday, January 21, 2010Future motor mechanics at Reaseheath College are training on one of the most technically advanced road cars available – and that’s before they’re old enough to drive! read more ... |  |
Students get behind the scenes of a multi million pound building project - Thursday, January 21, 2010Construction students at Reaseheath College, Nantwich, had a unique opportunity to get behind the scenes of a multi million pound building project. read more ... |  |
Reaseheath cancels classes - Thursday, January 07, 2010Reaseheath College in Nantwich has cancelled all full time courses for the rest of the week. read more ... |  |
Food experts get a taste of The One show - Tuesday, January 05, 2010Food and farming specialists from Nantwich are to star on the BBC’s popular topical magazine programme ‘The One Show’ in January. read more ... |  |
Reaseheath Principal receives OBE honour - Tuesday, December 01, 2009Reaseheath College Principal Meredydd David received his OBE from HRH The Prince of Wales at a royal investiture last week. read more ... |  |
Awards for Apprentices - Monday, November 16, 2009Two young people who combine their jobs with college training and excel at both were crowned apprentices of the year for their outstanding achievements. read more ... |  |
Communities benefit from Colleges Week - Friday, November 13, 2009Tree planting, bug box making and creating wildlife habitats were three of the community activities put on by Reaseheath College to celebrate national Colleges Week. read more ... |  |
Reaseheath recognised as adventure sports leader - Wednesday, November 04, 2009Reaseheath College’s adventure sports department has proved it is a leader in its field by gaining new national accreditation. read more ... |  |
Rare apples at core of event - Monday, October 19, 2009Several rare types of apple have been identified growing in local gardens by fruit experts at Reaseheath College. read more ... |  |
Reaseheath instructors go back to school for teaching certificate - Saturday, October 17, 2009Practical instructors at Reaseheath College returned to learning to gain a professional certificate in education. read more ... |  |
TV vet makes a college appearance - Friday, October 16, 2009TV wildlife presenter and working vet Steve Leonard had a close encounter with some rare animals in Nantwich on Thursday during a visit to Reaseheath College. read more ... |  |
Conference aims to tackle skills gaps in food and drink manufacturing - Friday, October 02, 2009Food and drink manufacturers are being encouraged to make their industry more efficient by setting up better training for engineers. read more ... |  |
Mayor's Learning Fund Ploughs Cash into College - Thursday, September 17, 2009People planning to study at Reaseheath College are being invited to apply for £200 in financial support. read more ... |  |
Plant mechanics celebrate career milestone - Monday, September 14, 2009Thirty-two trainee construction plant maintenance mechanics graduated from their apprenticeships at an awards ceremony at Reaseheath College. read more ... |  |
National Trust wardens and gardeners graduate - Thursday, September 10, 2009Trainee countryside wardens and gardeners graduated from the National Trust’s flagship careership training programme at an awards ceremony at Reaseheath College. read more ... |  |
Garden makeover makes the most of summer - Friday, August 07, 2009Visitors to the Wingate Centre in Wrenbury will be able to make the most of the summer thanks to improvements made to the gardens by Reaseheath College students. read more ... |  |
BBC North West Tonight 'Edible Trends' creates a buzz - Tuesday, July 28, 2009The BBC North West Tonight ‘Edible Trends’ bee friendly garden is creating a real buzz at the RHS Show Tatton Park (July 22 – 26). read more ... |  |
Reaseheath florists are the people’s champion - Tuesday, July 28, 2009Reaseheath College florists were blooming after taking one of the top prizes at the RHS Show Tatton Park. read more ... |  |
Young Designer gets gold at RHS Show Tatton - Wednesday, July 22, 2009Budding garden designer Lee Belgrau took a top medal at one of the country’s most prestigious horticultural shows – at his first attempt. read more ... |  |
Families are spellbound by Reaseheath’s Maze - Monday, July 20, 2009Families visiting Reaseheath College’s maze this year will certainly be spellbound! read more ... |  |
More investment at Reaseheath follows record year - Friday, July 17, 2009Further investment is confirmed at Reaseheath College, allowing the college to continue developing its world class facilities and resources. read more ... |  |
Record fund raise by students - Friday, July 03, 2009Big hearted students and staff from Reaseheath College raised a record £12,000-plus for charity this year. read more ... |  |
Reaseheath a winner at Cheshire Show - Wednesday, June 24, 2009Reaseheath College’s visitor friendly exhibition took the top prize in the rural section at Cheshire Show. read more ... |  |
John Platt Scholarship Handed Over at Cheshire Show - Tuesday, June 23, 2009Two young Cheshire farmers will be travelling the globe, thanks to a scholarship launched by the Cheshire Agricultural Society and officially presented at the Cheshire Show on Tuesday (June 23). read more ... |  |
Reaseheath Principal awarded OBE - Wednesday, June 17, 2009Reaseheath College Principal Meredydd David has been awarded an OBE in the 2009 Queen’s Birthday Honours. read more ... |  |
Joiner Josh takes top honours - Wednesday, June 17, 2009Talented Reaseheath College trained joiner Josh Johnson has taken top honours in a prestigious competition which rewards exceptional achievements by young people, their employers and their trainers. read more ... |  |
Vintage play from veteran golfers - Thursday, June 11, 2009Veteran golfers from several counties contested the 2009 Reaseheath Vintage Open, a tournament for players aged 70-plus run by Reaseheath College, Nantwich, sports turf students. read more ... |  |
Young Designer Gets Grafting for RHS Tatton - Friday, May 22, 2009Budding garden designer Lee Belgrau has won the chance to show off his skills at one of the country’s most prestigious horticultural shows. read more ... |  |
Cheesy Bid to Support St George’s Day Holiday - Thursday, April 23, 2009Reaseheath College dairy specialists have produced a unique St George’s flag made of cheese to support a campaign for a new national holiday. read more ... |  |
College Celebrates Business Investment - Thursday, April 23, 2009Reaseheath College has been awarded a multi-million pound grant to expand its services to north west businesses. read more ... |  |
Health and Safety course held at Reaseheath - Monday, April 06, 2009Environmental health officers and technicians from across the north west spent a day at Reaseheath College gaining an insight into the health and safety issues within the golf trade. read more ... |  |
Reaseheath appointed as Eden Provider - Wednesday, April 01, 2009Reaseheath College, Cheshire has been appointed as the education provider for the dairy industry’s new world class education initiative, Project Eden. read more ... |  |
Horticulture Crying Out for New Recruits Says College Head - Tuesday, March 03, 2009Reaseheath College horticulturists are predicting many people will find the recession has a silver lining. Faced with the possibility of redundancy and an uncertain future, an increasing number of South Cheshire workforce are looking to retrain. read more ... |  |
Reaseheath’s New Lambs Will be a Big Draw - Wednesday, February 18, 2009Thousands of visitors are expected to pour into Reaseheath College, Nantwich, for the college’s two lambing weekends. read more ... |  |
Motorheads Take a Pitstop at World’s Biggest Motorsport Show - Tuesday, February 17, 2009Reaseheath’s motor vehicle students enjoyed a pit stop at the world’s biggest motorsport show – Autosport International. read more ... |  |
Getting to Grips with NVZs - Friday, February 13, 2009Farmers and contractors looking to get to grips with new Nitrate Vulnerable Zone regulations are being invited to Muck North West, which is being held on Tuesday, March 17 at Reaseheath College, Nantwich, Cheshire. read more ... |  |
Potential Students Check Out Opportunities in the Food Industry - Friday, January 23, 2009Potential students had the opportunity to check out the outstanding career opportunities on offer in the Food Industry at a careers convention at Reaseheath College yesterday (January 14). |  |
Reaseheath Students help with hedgelaying - Tuesday, January 20, 2009Towpath walkers will be able to admire one of the Cheshire’s most spectacular views thanks to a recent liaison between countryside agencies. read more ... |  |
Landmark Training Course Allows Instructors to Upskill - Wednesday, January 14, 2009Practical instructors at Reaseheath College have passed a new teaching qualification with flying colours. read more ... |  |
Accolades for Apprentices - Monday, January 05, 2009Two young people who combine their jobs with college training and excel at both were crowned Reaseheath Apprentices of the Year for their outstanding achievements. read more ... |  |
Reaseheath Supports the Future of Farming - Friday, January 02, 2009Reaseheath College has reconfirmed its commitment to supporting agriculture’s future leaders in response to industry demand. read more ... |  |
Reaseheath Achieves Excellence Award for Working with Food Employers - Monday, December 22, 2008
Reaseheath College has become the first college in the UK to achieve a national badge of quality for the proactive way it responds to the specific needs of employers in the food industry. read more ... |  |
Double Honours for Apprentices - Friday, December 12, 2008
Agriculture apprentice Luke Mason has taken his second regional award. read more ... |  |
Official Opening of Chetwood - Monday, December 01, 2008Steve Williams, the current and last chairman of Cheshire County Council in its present form, officially opened our newest accommodation block, Chetwood Halls of residence. read more ... |  |
Students take a walk on the wild side for colleges week - Wednesday, November 26, 2008Reaseheath College animal management students faced a tough challenge as they made a new adventure play area for ring tailed lemurs, porcupines and meerkats during Colleges’ Week. read more ... |  |
Top Jaguar Apprentice is over the moon! - Wednesday, November 26, 2008Would-be car mechanic Tom Chadwick is over the moon after being selected as one of the top Jaguar Land Rover Young Apprentices in the country read more ... |  |
College first to offer specialist Engineering Diploma - Wednesday, November 26, 2008Reaseheath College in Cheshire’s will be one of the first in the country to offer a specialist diploma in engineering to local secondary school pupils read more ... |  |
Rich Pickings at Apple Festival - Wednesday, November 26, 2008A fruity weekend will be on offer at Reaseheath College in Nantwich as part of a national celebration of the English apple read more ... |  |
Reaseheath College Welcomes New Facilities - Wednesday, November 26, 2008Reaseheath College students will enjoy newly opened, world class facilities when they return to their studies after half term. read more ... |  |
Success at RHS Tatton - Saturday, August 23, 2008The Garden Design team at Reaseheath have been awarded a Silver Gilt Medal at the RHS Tatton show at Tatton Park in Knutsford, Cheshire. read more ... |  |
Long Service Award for Reaseheath Gardener - Saturday, July 19, 2008Loyal Reaseheath College gardener Dave Mason was in the ribbons at this year’s Cheshire Show when he was called up for a long service to agriculture award. read more ... |  |
John Platt Scholarship Handed Over at Cheshire Show - Tuesday, June 17, 2008Two young Cheshire farmers will be travelling the globe, thanks to a new scholarship launched by the Cheshire Agricultural Society and officially presented at the Cheshire Show. read more ... |  |
Reaseheath's Summer Horse Show - Monday, June 16, 2008Hundreds of competitors rode into town for Reaseheath College’s summer horse show. read more ... |  |
Agricultural Students Show Off Stockmanship Skills - Wednesday, May 28, 2008Reaseheath College agriculture students prepared and showed world class calves from the famous Genus MOET herd as part of the Nantwich, Cheshire, college’s Festival and Open Day. read more ... |  |
Gardener Caroline is a Cut Above the Rest - Thursday, February 14, 2008Talented trainee gardener Caroline Beacall has scooped a rare City & Guilds Medal for Excellence award in recognition of her exceptional work. read more ... |  |
Travel Scholarship Tribute to Retiring Cheshire Show Chairman - Saturday, February 02, 2008A £2,000 travel scholarship has been launched by the Cheshire Agricultural Society in honour of its retiring chairman, John Platt OBE. read more ... |  |
Adventurous TV Vet opens cutting edge Animal Management Centre - Monday, January 28, 2008Adventurous celebrity vet Steve Leonard took a walk on the wildside when he opened a cutting edge animal management teaching centre at Reaseheath College, Nantwich, on Monday. read more ... |  |
‘Kookie’ Idea is a Winner - Friday, January 18, 2008Reaseheath College food industry students wowed experts with their winning formula for a ‘kookie’ childrens’ snack. read more ... |  |
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Pakistan plays down Cameron row
Pakistan says it expects "fruitful" talks between its president and David Cameron despite a row over comments about its alleged links to terror.
UK troops 'uncover bomb factory'
British troops targeting a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan have found a cache of bomb-making equipment, the Ministry of Defence says.
Huntley 'should not sue' prison
Soham murderer Ian Huntley should drop his claim for compensation after having his throat slashed by an inmate, victims campaigners have said.
Team's new Atlantic rowing record
Four rowers reach the Isles of Scilly from New York, taking 12 days off the 114-year-old Atlantic record.
Pakistan floods 'kill 800' people
The worst monsoon floods in living memory kill at least 800 people and affect one million in north-west Pakistan, a local official says.
Germany mourns Love Parade dead
Germany holds an emotional memorial service for the 21 people killed in a stampede at the Love Parade dance festival in the western city of Duisburg last weekend.
Two men quizzed over explosives
Two men from north Wales are being questioned at a central London police station over possible explosives offences.
Sir Bobby remembered one year on
One year to the day since the death of former England boss Sir Bobby Robson, a ceremony takes place at Newcastle ground, St James's Park.
Bike hire fee lifted after glitch
Cyclists who used London's bike hire scheme on its first day will not be billed because of technical problems.
Chelsea Clinton to marry banker
The only child of former US President Bill Clinton, Chelsea, is due to marry in a ceremony cloaked in secrecy.
Fossil sparks whale of a row for Egypt customs
The fossil of a whale is at the centre of a bizarre customs wrangle at Cairo airport, the BBC's Jon Leyne reports.
Anyone seen my boa? Six foot snake on the loose
Police are searching for a 6ft (1.8m) long snake which escaped through a bathroom window at a house in Essex.
Live - European Championships day five
Britain's Jessica Ennis becomes heptathlon champion, Dai Greene wins 400m hurdles gold, while Michael Rimmer and Rhys Williams take silver in Barcelona.
Ennis crowned European champion
Great Britain's Jessica Ennis wins European heptathlon gold after dominating the 800m finale to fend off her closest rival Nataliya Dobrynska.
Prior guides England towards win
England are on course for a resounding win in the first Test after an unbeaten century from Matt Prior and three early wickets in Pakistan's second innings.
Flying Vettel takes Hungary pole
Red Bull dominate qualifying for the Hungarian GP, with Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber on the front row ahead of the Ferraris.
GB pair win hurdles gold & silver
Welsh pair Dai Greene and Rhys Williams claim gold and silver for Britain in the final of the men's 400m hurdles.
Man wanted over murder in Spain
Spanish police are hunting for a Liverpool man who is suspected of shooting a father-of-two dead in a crowded bar in the Costa del Sol.
Knifepoint bid to kidnap girl, 12
A man attempted to abduct a 12-year-old girl at knifepoint as she was walking along a street in Essex.
Scotland 'needs financial powers'
The Scottish government says the argument for Scotland gaining more financial powers has to be won in order to grow the economy.
Funeral for boy drowned in pond
A funeral service is held for a toddler who drowned after falling into a garden pond in Edinburgh earlier this month.
North Belfast flat stand-off ends
A man is arrested after a four-hour long stand-off with police at a property in Belfast.
Woman killed in Cookstown crash
A 27-year-old woman has died in hospital following a car crash in Cookstown, County Tyrone.
S4C chief 'faced plot,' fears AM
Former heritage minister Rhodri Glyn Thomas says he is concerned there may have been a plot to oust the Welsh-language TV channel S4C's ex-chief executive.
Village mourns boat death girl, 9
Residents of a village from where a nine-year-old girl from south Wales has died in a rafting accident in Turkey have spoken of their shock and sadness.
Three charged with Uganda bombing
Three Kenyans are charged with the murders of 76 people killed when bombs exploded as they watched the World Cup on TV in Kampala, Uganda.
Everglades on Unesco danger list
A UN panel adds the Florida Everglades and Madagascar's tropical rainforest to a list of world heritage sites at risk.
Change call after Australia fires
A report into Australia's worst bushfires, in 2009, recommends sweeping changes to the way the government responds to natural disasters.
China mine explosion 'kills 15'
At least 15 people die at a mine in northern China, as a suspected explosives store blows up.
Opposition figures held in Moscow
Russian police detain two opposition leaders and dozens of others trying to hold demonstrations in Moscow and St Petersburg.
Russia mobilises as fires burn on
Almost 240,000 people have been mobilised across Russia to tackle wildfires that have killed at least 30 people, officials say.
Bogota denies Venezuela war plan
The Colombian government denies accusations by Caracas it is planning a military attack on Venezuela, following claims by President Hugo Chavez that his Colombian counterpart, Alvaro Uribe, was "capable of anything".
Farc call to new Colombian leader
Colombia's Farc rebel group issues a call for dialogue with the new government after Juan Manuel Santos's election as president.
Lebanon urged to resist violence
Syria's president and the Saudi king call on Lebanon's rival factions to avoid turning to violence amid mounting political tensions in the country.
Hamas fighter dies in air strikes
A Hamas militant is killed and several people hurt in Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip, hours after a Palestinian rocket hit the Israeli city of Ashkelon.
Pakistan crash 'black box' found
Investigators scouring the wreckage of Pakistan's worst-ever air disaster have found the plane's flight data recorder, officials say.
More civilian deaths in Kashmir
At least two people are killed in Indian-administered Kashmir in a second deadly day of protests against Indian rule.
US economic growth slows to 2.4%
US economic growth slowed between April and June, with GDP growing by an annualised rate of 2.4%, the US Commerce Department says.
Wikileaks denies 'blood on hands'
The founder of Wikileaks rejects US claims he has blood on his hands after releasing leaked documents on the Afghan war.
Tax credit repayments 'to soar'
Many more people will face having to pay back some of the money paid to them as tax credits because of Budget changes, experts say.
Interns are 'entitled to be paid'
Many young people working free as interns may legally be entitled to pay, a report says.
Addresses set to lose county name
Counties appear set to be dropped from postal addresses in future years after complaints about out-of-date names.
Labour 'could be out for years'
Labour leadership contender David Miliband warns that the party could be out of power for years at the final hustings meeting before the vote.
Prescott Iraq intelligence doubts
The intelligence on Iraq's weapons threat was "not very substantial", former deputy prime minister Lord Prescott says.
Benefits face 'radical' shake-up
Merging all tax credits and benefits into a single payment is one option being considered by Iain Duncan Smith in a "radical" welfare shake-up.
Concern over rape medic shortage
A lack of specialist medics to care for rape victims could be hampering conviction rates, doctors believe.
Calcium pills 'raise' heart risk
Calcium supplements taken by many older people could be increasing their risk of a heart attack, research shows.
Pregnant women rights questioned
The right of women to choose whether they have home births is being questioned by a leading medical journal.
Gove defends academy schools list
The Education Secretary insists there no is rush for schools in England to become academies, after criticism over the number of schools coming forward.
Maths fears over A-level reforms
Plans to reform A-levels could put students off maths and lead to university department closures, an academic body warns.
150 schools ask to be academies
More than 150 top schools in England have applied to become academies, government documents show.
Call to check on mobile security
Owners of mobile phones are being asked to test the security of their network to see if enough is being done to stop eavesdropping.
UK troops use iPad app for fire mission training
Newsbeat's had an exclusive look at new training being given to UK soldiers at the Royal School of Artillery in Wiltshire.
Facebook data hoarder speaks out
Security researcher Ron Bowes tells BBC News why he collected and published the personal details of 100m Facebook users.
Mammals decline in Chernobyl zone
The largest wildlife census of its kind conducted in Chernobyl reveals evidence of mammals declining in the exclusion zone.
Further Chile quakes 'possible'
Land in the north of Chile is "ready" for another major earthquake, say researchers, adding that authorities did not act on previous warnings.
BP boss scaling back oil effort
The incoming BP chief executive has said it is time to scale back some parts of the oil spill clean-up in the Gulf of Mexico.
Balding complains over sex jibe
Sports presenter Clare Balding makes an official complaint to the Press Complaints Commission over an article which mocked her sexuality.
DeGeneres leaving American Idol
Comedienne and chat show host Ellen DeGeneres is leaving American Idol after one season on the judging panel.
Ben Shephard says goodbye to GMTV
Ben Shephard bids farewell to GMTV after 10 years telling viewers: "I'm going to miss all of you, every single one of you."
Quiz of the week's news
The Magazine's weekly quiz of the news, 7 days 7 questions - plus the Weekly Bonus Question.
Family getaway or get away?
They frequently end in disaster and can be anything but relaxing. Why do we persist with the ordeal of family holidays?
Was croquet an Olympic sport?
Tug of war, croquet and cricket have all featured at the Olympics. See what else has been in and out over the years.
Silent march for Love Parade dead
A silent march and mass balloon release has taken place in Duisberg to honour 21 people who died at last weekend's Love Parade dance festival
Australia bushfires: What went wrong?
A report into the bushfires that tore across Victoria, Australia, in early 2009 has called for sweeping changes to the way the authorities respond to natural disasters.
Tables turned on top QC
Jonathan Sumption, one of Britain's top barristers, talks to Matt Stadlen about whether judges have too much power, why history matters, the secret to a good cross-examination and why he applauds inequality.
Blind driver targets speed record
A bank manager from Sale, Greater Manchester, is hoping to become the first blind person to drive a car at more than 200mph.
River punting gets fast and physical
Punting would normally be seen as a tranquil way to pass a summer day on the river, but race punting is an altogether different affair.
Excitement ahead of Clinton wedding
Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former US president Bill Clinton, is to marry long-term boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky at a private ceremony.
Argentina celebrates first gay weddings
The first gay weddings have taken place in Argentina after the implementation of a law approved by parliament earlier this month.
Giant hailstone breaks US record
A hailstone weighing almost a kilo that fell in the state of South Dakota has been confirmed as the largest ever recovered in the USA.
In pictures
Emotional memorial for Love Parade victims
Wedding belle
Why Chelsea Clinton continues to fascinate
Week in pictures
Striking pictures from around the world this week
Life without a stomach
The sisters who had surgery to combat family cancer threat
Beyond Auschwitz
Polish town's struggle to emerge from shadow of Nazi horror
The G word
How did cast of Jersey Shore rile Italian-Americans?
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