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This shows just how dangerous Britain's streets are in the early 21st Century. There is a knife amnesty throughout Britain at the moment. This follows the fatal stabbings of policewoman Nisha Patel-Nasri and 15-year old promising Queens Park Rangers footballer Kiyan Prince. One of the knives...

Is the red-headed British warrior queen, the leader of the Iceni tribe who fought against the Roman Empire, buried next to a McDonald's in Birmingham? Bo buried at McDonald's? By ANDREW PARKER EXCITED archaeologists may have found the grave of legendary warrior queen Boadicea — beside...

As British band the Feeling release their eagerly awaited debut album, lead singer Dan Gillespie Sells tells Neil McCormick why they're proud to be in the middle of the road Gillespie Sells - vocals/guitar Kevin Jeremiah - guitar Richard Jones - bass Ciaran Jeremiah - keyboards Paul Stewart -...

Hero Bader's mascot given to base The pilot is believed to have kept the rabbit as kind of mascot A mascot believed to have belonged to a World War II flying ace has been given to an RAF base. Douglas Bader, who flew in The Battle of Britain despite losing both legs in 1930, is believed...

In the 17th and 18th Centuries, England was probably the execution capital of Europe. In 1688, there were 50 capital offences in England. By 1815, that had increased to 225. Even things that nowadays aren't crimes - such as the cutting down of trees - carried the death penalty. That's why it...

A new species of dinosaur discovered in South Dakota has been given the name Dracorex hogwartsia because it resembles a Harry Potter dragon. The Times May 24, 2006 Dracorex hogwartsia, the dragon-like dinosaur discovered in South Dakota Dinosaur is dead ringer for Potter dragon By Jack...

Australia News. Bombs in spuds empty factory From: Reuters From correspondents in London May 23, 2006 WORKERS at a British factory making French fries were evacuated two days running last week after bomb parts turned up in potatoes imported from France and Belgium, the site of battles in...

Loyalist gunman who killed Pat Finucane goes free after three years under early release pact · Hain fails to overturn cut in UDA man's 22-year term · Public inquiry into murder still awaited Owen Bowcott, Ireland correspondent Wednesday May 24, 2006 The Guardian Ken Barrett was killed by...

The Scotsman Army fires warning in first Taleban clash JOSIE CLARKE AND NOOR KHAN IN KANDAHAR British troops have been deployed to the province to provide security for the country's authorities tackling the combined threat of opium production and the Taleban rebels. Picture: Getty...

Serbia's navy left high and dry by the vote for independence By David Rennie, Europe Correspondent (Filed: 24/05/2006) Serbia is about to join the select club of former naval powers. Officers, who remember the heyday of the old Yugoslav navy - it boasted nearly 80 warships - are weighing...

Web inventor warns of 'dark' net By Jonathan Fildes BBC News science and technology reporter in Edinburgh Tim Berners-Lee was knighted in the UK for his invention The web should remain neutral and resist attempts to fragment it into different services, web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee...

HMS Ambush is the second of Britain's new Astute class submarines, which will be the most powerful submarines ever to be operated by the Royal Navy. HMS Astute and HMS Artful are other members of the class. AMBUSH – A BAE SYSTEMS’ SUB IN THE SUBURBS! The forward section of new Royal Navy...

Great save by Pompey By VIRGINIA WHEELER Badge of Portsmouth football team. A BRITON escaped being killed by Muslim fanatics — because they thought his Portsmouth Football Club sticker was an Islamic emblem. Terrified Tony Restall, 56, was ambushed by Arab fundamentalists in...

The curse of the US strikes a British band again. The Times May 23, 2006 Bassist Andy Nicholson: the group’s website fans knew that he had no liking for the limelight (Chris Floyd/Camera Press) First Arctic Monkey is feeling the heat By Adam Sherwin, Media Correspondent THEIR...

Zoo celebrates tortoise arrivals The baby Egyptian tortoise is no bigger than a raspberry Staff at Chester Zoo are celebrating the arrival of three tiny additions which are set to continue their work to save a species from extinction. Three Egyptian tortoises, each smaller than a...

A nice little tale The London Stone is an ancient stone, that is said to be the place from which the Romans measured all distances in Great Britain. Whether or not this is true, the London Stone was for many hundreds of years recognised as the symbolic authority and heart of the City of...

Whereas the British use force to release British hostages held in Iraq - such as the time when the British Army flattened a jail with some tanks to release the Brits held inside - the more cowardly French, Germans and Italians PAY the hostage-takers money to release French, German and Italian...

Blair is in Iraq and is meeting with Iraq's new Prime Minister, Nouri al-Maliki, who was sworn in on Saturday. Blair welcomes 'new beginning' for Iraq James Sturcke and agencies Monday May 22, 2006 Tony Blair arriving in Baghdad. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA Tony Blair flew into...

Tiny Montenegro has voted in favour of a break away from Serbia. The nation has a population of around 650,000 - about the size of Glasgow. It's now hoping it can eventually join the EU. In Britain, it would be like Wales breaking away from the rest of Britain. Montenegro votes for...

Strange meeting at Black Dog. BUSINESSMAN Andrew Amor was left stunned after he saw what he believes was a big cat. Mr Amor, 40, was driving home just after midnight on Monday when he saw a large black animal on the side of the A360, ironically, just before the Black Dog crossroads south of...