Breast Implant Scandal to Lead to Tougher Rules
Tighter regulation of cosmetic surgery industry in Britain on cards after experts reconvene review panel
South African Restaurant Creates 'Braille Burgers' for the Blind
Wimpy restaurant has released a range of braille burgers, made especially for the visually impaired.
New York Rat Infestation has Commuters Snapping
Subway station rodent invasion turns into jokey photographic beauty contest to win travel pass.
Magic of Roald Dahl Celebrated on UK Stamps
Royal Mail gives children's author seal of approval with release of commemorative stamps.
Biggest Free Wi-Fi Zone in Europe Comes to London
London welcomes a new free wireless internet zone in the city centre, due for completion by March 2012.
Migrants Not Causing UK Unemployment, Says Latest Report
Thinktank concludes there is no link between immigration and unemployment levels in the UK.
Breast Implants: Private Clinics Urged to Act
Health department says private clinics should remove faulty PIP implants for anxious women on same basis as NHS agreement.
Alcohol-free Days Recommended by MPs
Drinking guidelines need overhaul and should encourage at least two drink-free days a week, says report.
UK Retail Has a Miserable Year and 2012 Looks Bleak
British retailers experienced an increase in administrations in 2011 and predictions look bleak for growth in 2012.
Silicone Breast Scandal: Women With Rofil M-implants Also at Risk
Thousands more women may be at risk of sub-standard silicone breast implants after it was revealed that French company Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) were selling implants under a different name.
Unique Undersea Creatures Found Deep in Antarctic Waters [SLIDESHOW]
Unknown species of sea life found deep in the waters of the Southern Ocean.
Bee Gees Song has Beat to Save Lives [VIDEO]
Stayin’ Alive the perfect lifesaver when giving chest compressions to heart attack victims.
Fifty Breast Clinics in UK Report Ruptured Implants
Poly Implant Prosthese defective breasts impanted by at least 50 British clinics but government says no urgency for removal.
Spain’s Unemployment Hits Record High
One in four of Spain's working population out of work with jobless numbers hitting record 4.42 million.
Botox and Cosmetic Injections Next Health Scare
Experts fear cosmetic injections could be the next health disaster following the faulty breast implant scandal.
Double-Dip Recession Fears Add to 2012 Gloom
Finance chiefs predict UK is likely to face another economic crisis in 2012.
French Breast Implants Contain Fuel Additives
Poly Implant Prosthese used clinically untested chemicals in faulty breast implants at centre of global health scare affecting hundreds of thousands of women.
Thousands of African Elephants Slaughtered to Meet East Asia's Ivory Fetish
Record number of large scale ivory seizures in 2011 makes it the “worst year ever” for African wildlife.
‘Secret Santa’ Gave Away £50 Notes to Strangers for Christmas
Mystery ‘Santa Clause’ gave away £50 notes to shopper in a Devon village
Breast Implant Firm Knew Silicone Was Faulty
Chief of French breast implant company admits product had not received formal approval.
Tour de France Winner Evans Adopts African Baby
2011 champion cyclist Cadel Evans and wife adopt baby from Ethiopia.
Miranda Kerr Still Sexy as a Mum, says Orlando Bloom
British actor Orlando Bloom is even more attracted to his supermodel wife post baby.
Pet Bullfrog Shows off With Mobile Phone Game Skills [VIDEO]
A video of a pet African bullfrog shows it snapping at ants moving along a mobile phone screen.
Exploding Spanish Snack Victims Win Payout
Deadly churros recipe lands Chilean newspaper with £79,000 fine after 13 readers injured.
Jobless Claimants: Third 'Have Criminal Record'
Third of claimants for unemployment benefits have recent criminal record, say official statistics.
‘Mission: Impossible’ Tops Box Office Takings
Mission: Impossible's fourth outing takes top spot at US box office over the long weekend.
Facebook Tops List of Most-Searched Terms in 2011
Facebook most frequently searched term by internet users in 2011, according to report.
Student Gun Death: Teenager Held
Boy, 17, held in custody over the shooting of a 23-year-old Indian student walking with friends.
Vegetarian Option for New Year’s Resolution
Cutting back on meat can have positive results and may seem attractive option in bloated post-Christmas lull.
Duke of Edinburgh Leaves Hospital after Heart Scare
Prince Philip joins royal family in Sandringham after his 'disappointing' Christmas.