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Google unveils customised search. A tool unveiled by search giant Google will let users tailor search results much more closely to their needs.

Ancient finds. Treasure hunters unearth rare Roman tombstone

Warning over rising jail numbers. The prison population will reach almost 10,000 in ten years' time if present trends continue, it is predicted.

Vicar appeals child porn sentence. A vicar who admitted possessing indecent images of children will appeal against his sentence.

Darling 'to force banks to lend'. Chancellor Alistair Darling is reportedly planning to force banks to lend to small firms in the pre-Budget report.

Polish tests 'confirm Copernicus'. Polish researchers say they have solved an ancient mystery and identified the remains of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.

Burma comic jailed for 45 years. Popular Burmese comedian and activist Zarganar is sentenced to 45 years in jail in the latest of a string of imprisonments.

First test for interplanetary net. Nasa has successfully tested a communications system designed to work in deep space modelled on the internet

Gallas will stay on - Winterburn. Former Arsenal defender Nigel Winterburn believes Arsene Wenger will keep faith with William Gallas as captain, despite his recent outbursts.

Man Utd suffer Brown injury blow. Manchester United defender Wes Brown is out for up to five weeks following exploratory ankle surgery.

'Hindu terrorism'. The phrase provoking strong emotions in India

'Not just pirates'. Somali man says world ignores their real problems

'Holocaust denier' free from jail. An Australian "Holocaust denier" is freed from jail after Germany abandons efforts to have him extradited from the UK.

India navy 'to go after pirates'. The Indian navy is given formal approval by the United Nations to go after pirate ships in Somali waters, the BBC learns.

Cart parts firm strike continues. A strike is continuing at a Coventry factory which makes components for car engines.

Post-mortem test on baby. Post-mortem tests on the body of a baby found at a house in Warrington will determine any charges.

Labour MP suffers renal failure. Labour MP Khalid Mahmood is in hospital after suffering renal failure and has undergone emergency dialysis, his office confirms.

Gap profits higher than expected. American clothes retailer Gap defies Wall Street forecasts and reports higher-than-expected third quarter net profits.

EU reaches deal on farm reforms. EU ministers agree to reform farm policy by moving more subsidies away from production and liberalising the dairy market.

Restaurant bomber case adjourned. Doctors are to assess the mental state of a Muslim convert who launched a failed suicide bomb attack at a Devon restaurant.

Iron bars used in bookmaker raid. Two masked robbers threaten staff at a Cumbrian betting shop with iron bars.

Latest Northern Ireland weather

Saving compensation plan 'ready'. A proposed bank deposits compensation scheme in Guernsey has been carefully designed, a minister says.

Unicorn castle tapestry revealed. The largest in a line of intricate tapestries being recreated as part of a Renaissance work of art is unveiled at Stirling Castle.

Eurozone business activity falls. Business activity in the 15 countries sharing the euro falls in November to a ten-year low, the purchasing managers' index (PMI) shows.

Recession fears hit Wall Street. Wall Street shares fall steeply for the second day in a row, amid investors' growing fears of a protracted economic downturn.

Weather hits schools and ferries. Snow and icy conditions close rural schools, disrupts ferries and hampers driving conditions on roads.

Council introduces tax swipe card. A Berkshire town aims to save money by introducing a swipe card payment method for council tax.

Seized ferry returns to UK port. A ship that was at the centre of a wrangle between French officials and a Kent-based ferry firm over unpaid taxes and fees returns to the UK.

Inquest over body found in flat. An open verdict is recorded over the death of a 47-year-old man found in a flat in Telford.

Pickle 'n' mix. What's the point of Woolworths these days?

Hospital bug fine plan 'unfair'. The government's plan to fine hospitals for not hitting Clostridium difficile targets is unfair, experts say.

Further delay for education body. The new body due to replace nine different education organisations in Northern Ireland is delayed until January 2010.

Card misuse officer spared jail. A retired Metropolitan Police officer who misused an official credit card to help his homeless daughter is spared jail.

Restaurant bomb case adjourned. Doctors are to assess the mental state of a Muslim convert who launched a failed suicide bomb attack at a Devon restaurant.

Murray voices faith in McCoist. Rangers chairman Sir David Murray backs Ally McCoist as the long-term successor to Ibrox manager Walter Smith.

Teacher guilty of 'incompetence'. A primary school teacher pleads guilty to charges of serious professional incompetence and could be struck off the register.

Health board probes baby's death. NHS Tayside look into the circumstances surrounding the death of a nine-month-old baby girl.

In depth. All the best bits from Newsnight Scotland

Fire-hit pool reopens a day early. A competition pool closed following a blaze at a swimming complex is open for business.

Pupils awarded for bully scheme. Pupils and staff from a Clackmannanshire school are honoured for their work in combating bullying.

Canavan picks up honorary degree. Former MSP Dennis Canavan is among those being given honorary degrees by the University of Stirling.

Returning sons. Awakening Council move hailed as a success in Iraq

£6m deal for police body armour. A County Tyrone company wins a £6m contract to supply body armour to police authorities in Scotland.

Citigroup is 'considering sale'. One of America's biggest banks may sell parts of its business or merge with a rival, according to newspaper reports.

Russian oil giant circles Repsol. Spanish savings bank La Caixa may sell its 14% stake in Spanish-Argentine energy firm Repsol to Russia's Lukoil.

In from the cold. There are signs of Belarus emerging from isolation

'No justification' for Brand show. Lewd calls from Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross to actor Andrew Sachs had "no editorial justification", the BBC Trust says.

'Elite troops' needed in DR Congo. The 3,000 extra UN troops being sent to DR Congo must be elite soldiers from Europe, the UN's ex-peacekeeping chief says.

Shoot-out in north Lebanon city. One person is killed and three are wounded in a shoot-out in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli, security forces say.

Asbestos victims win 'test case'. Asbestos-related cancer victims and their families have won an important test case over access to compensation.

Glitter appeals over travel order. Gary Glitter is to appeal against a court order that requires him to notify police if he plans to travel abroad.

Dolphins and porpoises seen in Humber estuary. Sightings of dolphins and porpoises in the Humber estuary prompt a campaign for observers to be recruited.

Damilola's father to visit school. The father of stabbed schoolboy Damilola Taylor is to take part in anti-bullying workshops at a school in Somerset.

US warned of China 'cyber-spying'. China has increased computer espionage attacks on US government and business interests, Congress is warned.

Lost in space: Tool trouble for astronaut. Spacewalking astronauts working on the International Space Station lose a tool bag in orbit.

Divided nation. Stopping the UK's digital divide becoming a chasm

21 July plot fiancee loses appeal. The fiancee of a 21 July bomb plotter loses an appeal against her three-year sentence for helping him escape.

What is the point of Woolworths. Woollies is reportedly on sale for the price of a modest bag of pick 'n' mix. Millions cross its threshold every week but to buy what?

'I can make fire'. Paterson Joseph picked up skills on the Survivors set

Drugs charges after man's death. Two men and a woman have been charged with supplying heroin to a man found dead in a town centre.

£30k to close the gap at station. A train station gets £30,000 to make it more accessible and close a gap between the platform and trains.

Iraqis protest against troop deal. Supporters of Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr stage protests in Baghdad against a deal to allow US troops to remain in Iraq.

Pre-Budget hopes. Readers explain what they want from the chancellor

Future uncertain. The 11-plus ends in Northern Ireland but not grammars

Zakuani seals Posh move. Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson has revealed the club are 'very close' to completing the signing of Gabriel Zakuani from Fulham.

Detention units 'fail on health'. Children held in UK detention centres are not getting the medical care they need, a leading medical journal warns.

US judge orders Algerians freed. Five Algerians held at Guantanamo Bay for almost seven years must be freed, a US judge rules.

Newsnight Scotland highlights. Key moments from Newsnight Scotland 17 November - 20 November 2008.

New anti-bullying helpline set up. A new helpline is set up to give advice to parents who are concerned that their children are being bullied.

Call for government relocations. More government departments should relocate to sites around the Isle of Man, the chairman of Ramsey Commissioners says.

Cleaner denies killing pensioner. A cleaner denies stabbing to death an 81-year-old woman who lived alone at her home in Epsom.

School has Christmas tree stolen. A Christmas tree is stolen from a Lincolnshire primary school only hours after being set up.

Thursday in Westminster. Today in Parliament reports on a Commons statement by Children's Secretary Ed Balls on the death of Baby P.

Glitter appeals over court order. Convicted sex offender Gary Glitter is to appeal against a court order that requires him to notify police if he plans to travel abroad.

Island ferry reopens after work. The Sandbanks ferry in Dorset reopens after engineers carry out vital maintenance work.

Honda Swindon closing for 50 days. Honda is to cut production in Japan and Europe and close its Swindon plant in the UK in February and March next year.

Q&single=1&A: Guantanamo detentions. BBC News explores the issues surrounding the detention of suspects at Guantanamo Bay.

Missouri loses bellwether status. Now that John McCain has won in the US state of Missouri, the BBC's Max Deveson asks if the Show-Me state is still an electoral bellwether.

'Doctor fish' clear skin disease. A psoriasis sufferer travels from Kent to Turkey to spend three weeks being nibbled by flesh-eating fish.

Closing the UK's digital divisions. The government has a new sense of urgency in tackling the digital refuseniks.

Teacher 'guilty of incompetency'. A primary school teacher pleads guilty to charges of serious professional incompetence and could be struck off the register.

Meeting to tackle town's problems. A drop in session is to take place in a Cumbrian town to discuss ways of tackling problems in the community.

What is the point of Woolworths?. A year away from its centenary, Woolworths is reportedly on sale for the price of a modest bag of pick 'n' mix. But it's still much loved and millions of shoppers go through its doors every week. To buy what?

Profile: Alistair Darling. A profile of Chancellor Alistair Darling as he delivers his first Budget.

House broken into and set on fire. News in brief from Northern Ireland

The High Street - Greengrocer. How is the economic gloom affecting shopkeepers? We visited Shirley High Street in Southampton to assess the mood among retailers.

Talking Shop: Paterson Joseph. Paterson Joseph plays a lead role in the BBC's forthcoming post-apocalyptic sci-fi series, Survivors.

Airport's parking charges lifted. Passengers travelling from Blackpool Airport will soon be able to park at the terminal for free - but a £10 charge to fly out will be imposed.

Dolphins seen in Humber estuary. Sightings of dolphins and porpoises in the Humber estuary prompt a campaign for observers to be recruited.

Fierce gun battle rocks Mogadishu. At least 15 people are killed as insurgents attack the Somali capital, Mogadishu, witnesses say.

Country profile: Iran. Key facts, figures and dates

US global dominance 'set to wane'. US dominance is likely to weaken by 2025 as India and China grow stronger, a new Washington intelligence report says.

The High Street - Butcher. How is the economic gloom affecting shopkeepers? We visited Shirley High Street in Southampton to assess the mood among retailers.

Funding boost for sports centre. A Suffolk college's plans for £3.5m of sports facilities gets a funding boost.

Toy charity makes Christmas plea. A Leicestershire children's charity appeals for help over the Christmas period.

Pre-Budget report: Voters' hopes. BBC News website readers share what they would like to see from the pre-Budget report.

Jobs lost as laundry closes site. Almost 100 workers lose their jobs as a laundry firm closes its Northamptonshire plant.

'Hindu terrorism' debate grips India. The BBC's Zubair Ahmed examines claims that 'Hindu terrorists' are behind recent bomb blasts in western India.

China names 19,000 May quake dead. Chinese authorities name more than 19,000 people killed in a big quake in May, but deny reports they were all students.

Men deny French student murders. Two men deny murdering two French students who were found dead in a blazing bedsit in London.

Complaints about buses rise. Complaints about London buses have risen by 12,000 over the past year, Transport for London says.

Man hunted in historical sex case. Detectives try to trace a sex attacker who abused a four-year-old girl in Lancashire 11 years ago.

Street's Thelma to receive degree. Former soap star and Middlesbrough actress Thelma Barlow receives an acolade from a North East university.

Somali official Addo dies. Former Somali football chief and Caf vice-president Farah Addo has died at the age of 68.

The Monitor: Your answers to the philosophical questions

Sitcom quiz: Where would you find Miss Tibbs and Miss Gatsby?

The Monitor: Is number five on this list more offensive than four?

What's so great about being a grown-up?. Half of you can grow a moustache, and that's just for starters, says Laurie Taylor in his weekly Magazine column.

Madonna granted divorce in London. Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie are granted a "quickie divorce" at the High Court in London.

Are you bracing yourself for the cold weather?. Much of the UK is bracing itself for a cold snap over the weekend. How will the wintry conditions affect you?

Italian telecoms talks collapse. Hutchison Whampoa subsidiary 3 Italia fails to reach a merger agreement with Telecom Italia because of price disagreements.

Tread carefully. Employers cannot just sack staff they disagree with

Garner 'feared for family safety'. Actress Jennifer Garner is granted a restraining order against a man she says has been harassing her for years.

Crunch time. The pressure is on Alistair Darling to deliver on Monday

Uncertain future. What next for Northern Ireland's primary sevens?

Bomb hits Pakistan Shia funeral. At least five people have been killed in a blast at the funeral of a Shia cleric in north-western Pakistan, police say.

Safety DVD helps migrant workers. A safety DVD aimed at helping migrant workers in Cornwall settle into life in the county is released.

What small firms want from the PBR. The BBC News website is tracking small businesses from across the UK to see how they are being affected by the economic downturn. Here's what some of them want from the chancellor's forthcoming pre-Budget report.

Beavers arrive for spring release. Four Norwegian beaver families arrive in the UK as part of an historic plan to reintroduce the mammals to Scotland.

Q&single=1&A: Pre-Budget Report. What can we expect to hear in Alistair Darling's latest pre-Budget Report?

Crunch time for Darling. BBC political correspondent Ben Wright looks at the challenges facing the chancellor as he prepares to give his pre-Budget report.

Stars get behind UK music museum. The Rolling Stones, Oasis and Amy Winehouse lend their support to a major new attraction charting the history of British pop.

Police hunt carjack attack gang. Police in Coatbridge are hunting a gang of teenagers who attacked a man then stole his car.

Your Pictures of Scotland. Send us pictures from where you live in Scotland.

Your Pictures: 14 Nov - 21 Nov. Your Pictures: 14 Nov - 21 Nov

Youths go on stone-throwing spree. People, pets, homes and cars are targeted by young people throwing stones in Angus.

Complaints about buses have risen. Complaints about London buses have risen by 12,000 over the past year, Transport for London says.

Death crash couple face jail term. A woman and her partner are to be sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving over a crash which killed a young cuple.

What to watch out for in the PBR. BBC News looks at what tax and spending measures might be in the pre-Budget report.

French Socialists in run-off vote. France's opposition Socialists face a run-off vote for a new leader, after a first ballot failed to produce a winner.

Second repair for town water main. A water main in Helensburgh, which burst for a second time this week, is repaired by Scottish Water.

SA 'racist' killer faces prison. A judge is due to sentence an 18-year-old white South African, who has admitted killing four black people.

Patients diagnosed with C. Diff. Two patients in Holywell Hospital in County Antrim are diagnosed with the bug Clostridium Difficile, the Northern Trust says.

Driving's 'deadly mix' targeted. A campaign is launched to try to stop drivers speeding on country roads.

'Sack Strictly judges' says MP. Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy says the judges of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing should go.

Hare or tortoise?. Strictly star Christine Bleakley has 'secret plan'

7 days quiz. A news rottweiler told Strictly to sling their hook. Who?

Planning changes 'right balance'. New rural building rules balance the needs of rural dwellers and protecting the countryside, the environment minister says.

Shoplifters target expensive meat. A top policeman says the credit crunch is affecting crime trends with thieves targeting expensive meat.

Strike at car engine parts plant. A strike at a Coventry factory which makes components for car engines continues.

Jordan to face speed charge trial. Model Katie Price is to stand trial over an alleged speeding offence in Brighton, it is revealed.

Q&single=1&A: DR Congo conflict. The BBC News website looks at the background to the latest fighting in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Woman assaulted in city's suburb. A woman is sexually assaulted in the Cotham area of the city.

Cameron welcomes electoral pact. Conservative leader David Cameron welcomes the Ulster Unionists' decision to join his party in an electoral pact.

Hollywood talks over actor's row. Studios and an actors' unions meet in Hollywood amid deadlocked talks over payment contracts.

Father's ashes stolen in burglary. A woman is left "devastated" after the ashes of her father were stolen from her Dorset home.

Rwandan growth could reach 10%. Rwanda's booming manufacturing and farming sectors could push growth in the country to 10% this year, its central bank says.

Teacher faces incompetence charge. A teacher is due to appear before the General Teaching Council accused of incompetence, in the first case of its kind in Scotland.

Britannic majesty. The spotlight is now shining on the Titanic's sister ship

Uneasy link. War and medicine on show at London's Wellcome

Srinagar 'curfew' ahead of vote. An informal curfew is in place in Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir, ahead of elections for a new state government.

Mammoth's genome pieced together. A US-Russian team announces that it has sequenced most of the genome of a woolly mammoth found in Siberia.

Police probe BNP link to car fire. A suspected arson attack on a car in West Yorkshire may be linked to the publication of BNP members' addresses, police say.

BBC local video scheme rejected. The BBC Trust rejects controversial plans to launch a £68m network of local news websites with video content.

Repossessions of homes up by 12%. The number of properties repossessed by mortgage lenders rose by 12% to 11,300 in the third quarter of the year.

War wounds. How conflict has driven medical advance

McIlroy two adrift after super 64. Rory McIlroy is in contention at the halfway stage of the Hong Kong Open after shooting a six-under-par 64 on Friday.

China woman loses fight for home. Workers tear down the home of Chinese activist Ni Yulan, now in detention after fighting for six years to save it.

Bon Jovi to headline Live Earth. Pink Floyd's Roger Waters and Bon Jovi are among the stars announced for this year's Live Earth concert, to be held in India.

Incompetence charge for teacher. A teacher is due to appear before the General Teaching Council accused of incompetence, in the first case of its kind in Scotland.

7 days 7 questions. Which news heavyweight regrets saying no to Strictly Come Dancing - Paxman, Humphreys, Wark or Marr?

Madonna and Ritchie granted divorce. Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie are granted a "quickie divorce" at the High Court in London.

Capello surprised by improvement. Fabio Capello says England are ahead of schedule as he approaches the end of his first year in charge.

Sir Trevor hosts last News at Ten. Veteran newsreader Sir Trevor McDonald has made his last appearance as co-presenter of ITV's News at Ten.

Money stolen from elderly woman. A sum of money is stolen from an elderly woman after a man calls to her house pretending to be from BT.

Q&single=1&A: The Lisbon Treaty. Key questions answered on the EU's reform treaty, which is now in trouble after Irish voters rejected it.

Toyota upbeat about new Avensis. Japanese car maker Toyota defends bringing out a new model despite slashing its earnings forecast for 2008.

Woman dies after fall from bridge. A woman dies after she falls from a bridge onto a busy carriageway near Newbury.

Open verdict on student's death. A coroner records an open verdict at the inquest of a 20-year-old student found hanging after a pub-crawl.

Toyota upbeat about latest model. Japanese car maker Toyota defends bringing out a new model despite slashing its earnings forecast for 2008.

National Grid profit rises in US. UK utility National Grid reports a 4% rise in half-year profit and gave a positive forecast.

Tigers can finish high - Cousin. Hull City striker Daniel Cousin expects the Tigers to remain in the Premier League at the end of the season.

'European troops needed' in DR Congo. The 3,000 extra UN troops being sent to DR Congo must be elite soldiers from Europe, the UN's ex-peacekeeping chief says.

Formula 1 boss faces divorce case. The wife of Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone files for divorce, it is announced.

Gallas launches Arsenal outburst. Arsenal captain William Gallas attacks his team-mates and questions their courage to challenge for the league title.

Rotterdam to host 2010 Tour start. Organisers of the Tour de France announce that the 2010 race will begin from the Dutch city of Rotterdam.

Booze patrol. Police use new methods to tackle drink crime

Bangor uni to award own degrees. Bangor University is planning to award its own degrees, rather than those of the University of Wales, from next September.

Barbel dyed to monitor movements. Dye-marked barbel are released into a Bedfordshire river for the first time to monitor their habits.

Pupils sit the final 11-plus test. More than 15,000 primary seven pupils across Northern Ireland are to sit the second part of the last 11-plus exam.

Property repossessions up by 12%. The number of properties repossessed by mortgage lenders rose by 12% to 11,300 in the third quarter of the year.

Presidency reform passed by Duma. A bill to extend Russia's presidential term from four to six years wins the overwhelming backing of MPs.

Flooding risks 'not underplayed'. Potential problems with flooding on a housing development in Jersey were not underplayed, the planning minister tells a committee.

Sweden ratifies EU Lisbon Treaty. Sweden becomes the 24th of the EU's 27 member states to ratify the controversial Lisbon Treaty.

Iraq leader defends US troop deal. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki defends a deal on the presence of US forces in Iraq, saying it preserves Iraqi sovereignty.

Banks 'must kick-start lending'. Banks must start lending again or face being named and shamed, the Treasury Select Committee chairman says.

Repossession numbers up by 12%. The number of properties repossessed by mortgage lenders rose by 12% to 11,300 in the third quarter of the year.

Hannah murder trial judge sums up. The judge in the trial of a man accused of the rape and murder of Hannah Foster is expected to conclude summing up the case.

S Africa to cut aid to Zimbabwe. South Africa's cabinet says it will withhold $28m of aid to Zimbabwe until a representative government is in place.

Robert Peston. Why a senior banker saw fit to say sorry

Jolie emotional. Angelina takes no prisoners at UK press conference

US Global Trends report: Key points. A US intelligence report on global trends, prepared ahead of President-elect Barack Obama taking office, outlines various scenarios as the world heads towards 2025.

'Grape' is key to fossil puzzle. The forerunners of giant single celled organisms living on the ocean floor may have left fossil tracks often attributed to more complex creatures, say marine biologists.

Classes to stop youth knife crime. Teenagers in Oxford are to learn about the dangers of carrying knives in a series of workshops.

Plug pulled on Geldof's ugly town switch-on. Bob Geldof pulls out of switching on the Christmas lights in a town he is said to have called ugly because of another commitment, it is announced.

Raids in £50m alcohol fraud probe. Alcohol and £100,000 in cash are seized in raids on a suspected smuggling and money-laundering ring.

UN agrees DR Congo troop increase. The UN Security Council votes to send 3,000 more troops to DR Congo following recent fighting.

Welfare plan 'may cause poverty'. Ministers should rethink plans to force lone parents, disabled people and long-term jobless to seek work, an adviser says.

Rail earth to form nature reserve. Earth removed during the building of the £16bn Crossrail project will be used to create a coastal nature reserve in Essex.