Scotland - time for independence?
A bill to discuss Scotland's independence will be introduced for a possible referendum before 2011.

Stourbridge spending row erupts
Labour will ask for clarification over how candidates spend money in elections.

Closure of Woolworths one year on
We follow up on Woollies workers who lost their jobs last year.

The battleground of Stourbridge
Reporter David Thompson is using Stourbridge as a general election barometer.

Unique addiction treatment centre
Opinion is divided over the best way to tackle addictions but staff in one centre in the east believe the key is abstinence, therapy and involving families.

Professor calls for end to Ofsted
A leading academic has launched a scathing attack on the Government and Ofsted.

Raw sewage 'pumped into Thames'
Millions of tonnes of sewage mixed with rainwater 'pumped into river every year'.

Could the Pro Act scheme save Corus?
A scheme introduced by the Welsh Assembly in January 2009 is helping industries - include a steel plant - through the worst of the recession. Could a similar scheme be used in the north, including at Corus on Teesside?

Forced marriages 'not reported'
Figures show region has slow take-up on Forced Marriage Protection Orders.

Expanding the rail network
The train companies are asking the government for funding to open new branch lines.

Global warming 'could be good'
Experts believe there could be an upside to a gently warming planet.

Threat to helicopter rescue cover
A campaign against cuts to helicopter search and rescue flights in the south west is gaining momentum.

Calls to cut jargon in politics
The co-writer of 'Yes Minister' believes political jargon has 'gone too far'.

Band's DNA taken over gun tip-off
The DNA of indie band The Thirst has been taken after armed police raid gig.

BNP: Serial Euro-deniers
British National Party MEPs admit to deep suspicions over holocaust numbers and man-made climate change.

Mothers unite on voucher cut plan
Working mothers and charities in Scotland express concern over plans to cut tax relief from childcare vouchers.

Business support 'bureaucratic'
Three businessmen set up a not-for-profit business support service, saying the assembly government's is too bureaucratic.

When one job is just not enough
Politicians with multiple jobs will have to decide whether they want to be MPs or MLAs