One in five Londoners believe God created Man while one in four Northern Irelanders subscribe to the same theory. Research shows the two regions are the most creationist while the East of England is the most science friendly with 44pc
March 2009 News
House prices are still falling, right?
Regular visitors to the Story Ideas page may remember this one from March 2008. We told you about website Property Snake which details houses that are falling, rather than increasing, in price. Now a year later most estate agents would
Good will from a good will
America multi-billionairess Leona Helmsley died in 2007 and left some of her estate to dog charities. Now a New York judge has ruled that some of it can go to other good causes, including medical research and education. Have charities
Worshipping at a model temple
A farmer has spent over three decades creating a scale model of a biblical temple. But Alec Garrard, from Norfolk, fears that it will never be finished as he’s always finding new pieces to add. See some amazing photos of
Working late again?
It’s a well-used stat but we Brits work some of the longest hours of any EU country. But staying late, out of either love for the job or just plain necessity, may harm more than just your home and social
Pick up litter and pick up a voucher
A warm sense of self-satisfaction is now not the only reward youngsters can get for ‘doing their good deed’ for the day. Police in some parts of Devon have agreed to reward young people for picking up litter or helping
Over-eating as dangerous over-smoking
Obese teenagers are just as likely to die early as smokers who have more than ten cigarettes a day. A new Swedish study also suggests a premature death is more than twice as likely compared with normal weight youngsters while
KM Group to stop printing own titles
Move coincides with end of Metro contract
Armour for the perilous life of paramedic
The life of a paramedic is becoming so perilous that they should wear body armour for certain jobs. Figures reveal that ambulance staff need a police escort or are warned about potential attacks at more than 7,500 homes in England.
Husband and wife team bow out after four decades
Chief photographer once snapped Lennon on stage
Northcliffe freezes staff pay until March 2010
Latest in series of cost-cutting moves by publisher
Gifted press photographer dies aged 65
Freelancer Fay contributed to Chronicle for two decades
New Year photography exhibition goes on show
Archant Suffolk staffer’s project rolls on
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Regional publishers link arms to lobby ministers
But Mandy appears to rule out newspaper subsidies
Former regional newspaper chief dies aged 77
Roger Nicholson moved up through the ranks at TRN