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Planning on voting? Make a difference with Giveyourvote

It's the eve of the UK election and you’ve just received a text from Salma Jahani in Kabul. You weren’t even going to vote but she wants you to vote for the Liberal Democrats.

Falklands veteran urges negotiation over oil dispute

A veteran of the Falklands War spoke yesterday of the need to reach a political agreement which allows for the peaceful development of the oil fields around the islands.

Volunteer Development Scotland urges citizenship amongst future generations

Scotland’s Centre for Excellence in volunteering has today warned of a lost generation of volunteering citizens following the publication of the biennial Being Young in Scotland (BYIS) survey.

Chancellor 'faced forces of hell' from Number 10

Chancellor Alistair Darling has said 10 Downing Street and the Tories unleashed "the forces of hell" after he forecast the worst recession for 60 years.

Alexander McQueen Dead at 40

Brilliant Fashion designer Alexander McQueen, has been found dead at his Mayfair home in London today after apparently committed suicide

World News

8.3 earthquake jolted Chile, at least 64 people

In Viña del Mar, Where were scenes of panic among those who fled into the streets when the quake rocked the tourist city, which is celebrated this week on a popular music festival in Latin America.

Earthquake hits Chile

8.8 magnitude earthquake hits near the city of Concepción, Chile, killing at least 52 people.

Brown bullying claims, the CGI version

A Hong Kong TV show has taken it upon itself to fully render in exquisite CGI exactly what the events may have looked like.

News Columns

Conservatives announce plans to support the arts

Shadow Culture Secretary, Jeremy Hunt and Shadow Arts Minister, Ed Vaizey have today set out far-reaching proposals to rejuvenate the arts under a Conservative Government.

Hated Chavez Insults the Queen

Crazy Chavez in an attempt to deflect attention from his own cripling policies on the Venezuelan people today insults the Queen and Great Britian with his Falklands Island rant.

Around The World in 30 Raves…for 30k Is this the ‘Fest’ Job Ever?

From tweets to blogs, photos and videos to celebrity interviews, they must bring to life their once in a lifetime musical expedition. And - for this prestigious role, the right candidate can expect to receive a cool £30,000 plus expenses.

From fiddling a ‘Parliamentary Bonus’ to working the ‘Dracula Shift’

Jokey Jargon helps employees through the recession

Haiti: Strong Aftershock Was "Frightening for Everyone"

An MSF doctor talks about the aftershock that occured one week after the January 12 earthquake

News Brief

Nottingham gives 500 PCs to needy

500 disused computers, belonging to the University of Nottingham, are on their way to South America having been donated to charity. The PCs are being sent to Chile once they have been repaired.

Computer Aid International specialise in such efforts, refurbishing old computers for use in communities that may not be able to afford them.

Phil Andrews, of the IT Operations Team at The University of Nottingham, explains: “The University’s IT department has always donated obsolete equipment to good causes as we don’t like to see working equipment go to waste.

“Instead of being broken down and recycled, our PCs are given a new lease of life to help disadvantaged communities,” he adds.

BBC News | UK | UK Edition

BNP teachers will not be banned

Members of the BNP or any group which may promote racism will not be banned from teaching in England, the government says.

Handcuffs asylum use criticised

The use of handcuffs by immigration, escort and security staff to restrain asylum seekers is criticised in a report.

Election social care truce urged

MPs urge political parties to set aside "pre-election point scoring" and try to reach consensus over elderly social care in England.

Man arrested over death in street

Police arrest an 18-year-old on suspicion of manslaughter after a man collapsed and died outside his home in Greater Manchester.

Warning on public sector pensions

The amount of money paid as public sector pensions could more than triple in the next 50 years, says the National Audit Office.

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A one click solution to medical recruitment

Looking for a graduate job in medicine? The new JobBoardCompany site helps job hunters find their ideal job whilst giving employers the pick of skilled applicants.

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Wii-controlled lawn mower launched

A Danish University launches a lawn mower controlled by a Wii remote

Knightley campaigns against abuse

New advert for Women's Aid shows the actress being beaten and kicked by partner.

Therapists seek to turn patients straight

One in six therapists admit they have tried to help patients banish homosexual feelings

British Library admits over 9,000 books have been mislaid

Valuable first editions of books such as The Picture of Dorian Gray have been missing for decades

Firefighters called upon to move obese patients

Fire services across England are being called upon once a day to help move obese patients.

Ryanair to soon charge for toilets?

Budget flights may soon have an additional cost, with Ryanair considering a £1 fee for toilets.

Laugh to lose weight, says survey

Laughter is not only good for the soul, but also the figure, argues a new survey.

One in 10 think life is “meaningless”

A new survey highlights how a significant minority of school and University age youngsters feel they have no place in the world.

Smoking returns to highest level in ten years

Smoking among young people in Scotland is on the rise again.

More signs of water on Saturn’s moons

Space probe Cassini has found more evidence of water on one of Saturn's many moons.

Teenager repays rescue bill with charity walk

Having stolen a boat and triggered a £20,000 helicopter rescue, a 19 year-old has completed a walk across the UK for charity.