Entries from February 2008

February 25, 2008

Homes ‘must cater for ageing’

Every home built in England will have to be designed for an ageing population under government plans.

Original source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk/7261944.stm…

February 25, 2008

DUP plans SAS event at Stormont

The DUP wants to apply to reserve a room in Stormont to celebrate the role of the SAS in the Troubles.

Original source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/northern_irela…

February 25, 2008

Hotline to report ‘loan sharks’

A dedicated phone line to help people experiencing problems with illegal money lenders is launched.

Original source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/wales/7261673….

February 25, 2008

Ofgem fines National Grid £41.6m

National Grid is fined £41.6m by energy regulator Ofgem for restricting competition in the domestic gas meter market.

Original source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/business/72623…

February 25, 2008

Brain surgery units ‘to be kept’

All four of Scotland’s specialist neurosurgery units are to be retained, BBC Scotland understands.

Original source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/scotland/72622…

February 25, 2008

Day-Lewis gets best actor Oscar

Britain’s Daniel Day-Lewis is named best actor at the Oscars, with other UK winners including Tilda Swinton.

Original source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/…

February 25, 2008

Serb ministers plan Kosovo visit

Belgrade ministers are to visit Serbian communities in Kosovo, but a key minister may be denied entry.

Original source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/europe/7…

February 25, 2008

Two killed in Sri Lanka bombing

Military officials in Sri Lanka say two people were killed in a suicide bombing by a suspected Tamil Tiger rebel.

Original source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/south_as…

February 25, 2008

Shannon search into seventh day

Police try to build up a picture of the lifestyle of missing nine-year-old Shannon Matthews as the search enters its seventh day.

Original source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/bradfo…

February 25, 2008

£4m damages for ‘devoted’ mother

Damages of £4m are awarded against a health authority in a neglect case dating back to 1979.

Original source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/somers…