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Oil almost gone

The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has nearly disappeared, says the US government.

The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has nearly disappeared, says the US government. more


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Monday, 16 Aug 2010

15 die in Europe floods

AT least 15 people are known to have died in flash floods brought about by heavy rain in Europe.

AT least 15 people are known to have died in flash floods brought about by heavy rain in Europe. more


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Saturday, 14 Aug 2010

Emergency – my gerbil is having a baby

Crazy 999 calls shock emergency services

Briton walks the length of the Amazon   After an incredible two and a hal... more


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Friday, 13 Aug 2010


British doctor killed in Afghanistan

Karen Woo had given up a job in Britain to work for the International Assisstance Mission. The charity provided healthcare for people living in villages in remote areas of northeast Afghanistan.

A woman working for a charity in Afghanistan has been shot dead along with nine other people.... more


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Friday, 13 Aug 2010

Landslides demolish houses in China

Landslides demolish houses in China

More than 120 people have been killed in China by flooding and landslides. more


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Friday, 13 Aug 2010

Do adults understand you?

They are also worried that more attention is given to a small number of young troublemakers, rather than the huge number of young people who are making a good contribution to society. The “Listen Up!” report was based on a poll of 6,000  11 to 25-year-old

MORE than half of young people think adults don’t understand them, says a new report. ... more


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Friday, 13 Aug 2010


More fake pound coins in use

Record numbers of fake £1 coins are in use around the UK. more


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Friday, 13 Aug 2010

First X Factor console game screenshots are revealed

The first screenshots from the X Factor console game have been unveiled. more


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Friday, 13 Aug 2010

You say friends are better than TV

You prefer to be with a friend rather than watch TV or use the internet, according to a new rep... more


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Friday, 13 Aug 2010


Public warned of the dangers of tombstoning

Young people are being warned not to take part in the latest craze for tombstoning during the s... more


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Friday, 13 Aug 2010

Chance of more earthquakes for Chile, experts warn

Chance of more earthquakes for Chile, experts warn

Earthquake experts are working with the Chile authorities to prepare for more devastating tremo... more


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Thursday, 12 Aug 2010

Parents text children 'dinner is ready'

A study by electronics retailer Best Buy found that mums are more likely to text you to tell you that dinner is ready than shout up the stairs.

Your parents are more likely to text you than call you for dinner, found electronics retailer B... more


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Wednesday, 11 Aug 2010


Famous Five given a modern makeover

The Famous Five books are being given a makeover. - read on to find out how that will help you ... more


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Wednesday, 11 Aug 2010

Shrimp boat owners cash in on BP oil spill

Shrimp boat owners cash in on BP oil spill

Shrimp boat owners in a small town called Bayou La Batre are being paid up to £2,000 per ... more


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Tuesday, 10 Aug 2010

New ice island formed after 100 square mile chunk of Greenland breaks into the sea

New ice island formed after 100 square mile chunk of Greenland breaks into the sea

An enormous chunk of ice four times the size of Manhattan has broken off from one of Greenland&... more


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Tuesday, 10 Aug 2010

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