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Marines to 'seek and destroy' Taliban insurgents By Sean Rayment, Defence Correspondent (Filed: 16/04/2006) British troops will be ordered to conduct "seek and destroy" operations in southern Afghanistan, according to documents seen by the Sunday Telegraph. The plans, which form part of a...

A new British special forces unit, dubbed "The British Rangers" has been created. The Sunday Times April 16, 2006 SAS support unit uses badge with baggage Michael Smith A NEW special forces unit, including Royal Marine commandos, army paratroopers and RAF freefall experts, has been...

Fans go nuts for Monkeys (and they proved American critics wrong) Sheffield's Arctic Monkeys - the world's biggest band. ARCTIC MONKEYS have made a triumphant homecoming and admitted it’s great to be back. The four-piece performed a blistering set on the first night of their UK tour...

Britain took part in mock Iran invasion Pentagon planned for Tehran conflict with war game involving UK troops Julian Borger in Washington and Ewen MacAskill Saturday April 15, 2006 The Guardian British officers took part in a US war game aimed at preparing for a possible invasion of...

Freed British hostage Norman Kember has given an emotional account of his ordeal in Iraq. He wept as he told BBC Radio 4 how he was released by the SAS on March 23 after four months in captivity. The 74-year-old peace activist, from Pinner, north west London, said: "It was so sudden. First of...

British band Hundred Reasons have a new album - "Kill Your Own." “Are we nothing more than this – a list of pinnacles achieved? This time I’ve found a better way” ‘Breathe Again’ from KILL YOUR OWN Andy Bews - drums Colin Doran - vocals Andy Gilmour - bass Larry Hibbitt - guitar...

How long will it take the French to adapt to globalization, with its increasing opportunities for the skilled and flexible? A clue: During the Little Ice Age, it took them literally 500 years to recognize that the Earth’s climate had shifted. The French Don’t Learn Quickly By Dennis Avery...

I live in Bolton, Lancashire, and a big, black cat has been spotted in the town. Obviously, it's been dubbed "The Beast of Bolton." ------------------------------ From today's Bolton Evening News - Have you seen the Beast of Bolton? By Saiqa Chaudhari From the Bolton Evening News on Good...

Loopy! The 5ft cycle lane too small to ride in 13th April 2006 Uneasy rider: Cyclists try to negotiate the bizarre miniature cycle route in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The big wheels of road safety insisted a cycle route must be set up at a busy road junction. Commendable, perhaps. But there...

Come to Britain on holiday! After all, we have the Holy Grail. The Times April 14, 2006 You can forget the Da Vinci tour, Britain is one giant film location By Valerie Elliott, Ben Hoyle and Nico Hines The success of The Da Vinci Code has inspired tourist chiefs to come up with a novel...

The Times April 14, 2006 Goth subculture shows its dark side through self-harm and suicide rate By Sam Lister, Health Correspondent YOUNG people who become involved with Goth culture — the punk-rock-influenced genre usually associated with black clothes, make-up and androgyny — have a...

The Monarch, on Maundy Thursday (today), traditionally gives out Maundy Money to the deserving needy. The amount the Queen gives coincides with how long she has been alive. Thus, this year, 80 men and 80 women each receive 80 pence in specially minted coins. But as this is her landmark 80th...

The English language is about to reach the 1 million word milestone, according to the estimates by some experts. Although other people say different things. BRITISH English (maybe not American English, which may have a smaller vocabulary) uses SIX TIMES as many words as French (if you believe...

Flight Lieutenant Malcolm Kendall-Smith has been jailed for 8 months and dismissed from the Royal Air Force for refusing to obey FIVE orders to go to Basra. He will serve in the notorious military prison in Colchester, Essex where he will be stripped of his rank. Times Online April 13...

Al-Europa aq-Uniona resorts to political correctness by saying we should not use the phrase "Islamic terrorism"...... 'Islamic terrorism' is too emotive a phrase, says EU By David Rennie in Brussels (Filed: 12/04/2006) European governments should shun the phrase "Islamic terrorism" in...

Today, Prince Harry passed out. Not because he has drunk too much alcohol (again), but because it was his passing out parade. Times Online April 12, 2006 Prince Harry will now train to be a troop commander and could be sent to either Iraq or Afghanistan (Lefteris Pitarakis/AP)...

Today is the 400th birthday of the Union Flag (should really only be called Union Jack when it's on a British ship). On 12th April 1606, King James I of England, VI of Scotland (a Scotsman) created the first ever Union Flag after he went through many trial designs - even though Scotland wasn't...

Tiger Woods apologises after he said the word "spaz" on BBC2. "Spaz" is a swear word in Britain, and is more offensive in Britain than it is in the US. Tiger Apologises After 'Spaz' Gaffe Apologetic: Tiger Woods has reacted quickly to criticism following comments he made to BBC2...

Germany Sheds "Sick Man" Image to France and Italy By David Crossland Political turbulence in France and Italy is highlighting how slowly Europe is undertaking reforms seen as essential to cope with globalization. Germany, long regarded as chronically unable to modernize its economy, is...

England/Wales has the second lowest murder rate in the whole of Europe, higher than Germant but only slightly higher (Scotland, though, has Europe's second-HIGHEST murder rate). BUT, counting all crimes, such as beating and muggings, rather than just murders, England/Wales is the most dangerous...