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India's 'production line' heart hospital

BBC Health news - 1 hour 29 min ago
The rising costs facing healthcare systems in Western nations often make the headlines. But could the way a heart hospital in India is offering cutting edge medical care, while keeping costs extremely low, be the way forward?

UAE 'to deny Blackberry services'

BBC Technology news - 2 hours 5 min ago
The UAE is to suspend some Blackberry mobile phone services, having said the devices pose a "national security risk", its state news agency reports.

In and out of trouble

BBC Health news - 10 hours 29 min ago
US therapy system helping UK problem teenagers

Gove's academies: 80s idea rebranded?

BBC Education news - 11 hours 4 min ago
The academies schools pushed by Education Secretary Michael Gove bear more than a passing resemblance to the grant-maintained schools brought in under Margaret Thatcher, writes Mike Baker.

Twitter passes 20 billionth tweet

BBC Technology news - 11 hours 28 min ago
Twitter, the social networking site which allows users to say something in up to 140 characters, sees its 20 billionth message sent.

Concern over rape medic shortage

BBC Health news - 31 July 2010 - 12:03am
A lack of specialist medics to care for rape victims could be hampering conviction rates, doctors believe.

Life without a stomach

BBC Health news - 31 July 2010 - 12:02am
Sisters coping after operation to combat cancer threat

Academies could cause coalition rift

BBC Education news - 30 July 2010 - 10:07pm
Education Secretary Michael Gove has insisted there is no rush for schools in England to become academies, after facing criticism over the number of schools coming forward. The issue threatens to cause a rift in the coalition, as Michael Crick reports.

Bye Year 6

Kings Road Primary School Blog - 30 July 2010 - 7:13pm

Year 6, you have come through primary school. You've discovered many things in Kings Road, but now, you're really ready for it! For high school, I, Mr Furness, Mr Kyriacou, the teachers, the governors and all the children know you can make it there, High School! All the years came through so quickly, like Mr Kyriacou and Mr Furness say you're really grown up role models! I have to be honest, you know I cried in assembly, well half of it was proudness and happiness to see you're being set free but most of it was sadness! Kings Road will really miss you! I know that for sure because I'm crying now! It is really nice for your teachers to see your SO grown up, but I bet they all went home crying! Year 6, it's extremely hard for me to tell you my emotions, you know that feeling where it builds up inside your body and you can't describe your emotions? It's happened to me, Year 6, we now you're ready for Year 7! Try your best and that's all that matters, Kings Road will be thinking of you! Erin L xxxxxxxxxx

Astronomy apps

BBC Technology news - 30 July 2010 - 4:10pm
Nifty ways to navigate the night sky

Accessing content under the radar

BBC Technology news - 30 July 2010 - 2:55pm
Click looks at how people are using proxy servers and VPNs to access restricted content on the internet, and bypass geographical borders.

Gove defends academy schools list

BBC Education news - 30 July 2010 - 1:40pm
The Education Secretary insists there no is rush for schools in England to become academies, after criticism over the number of schools coming forward.

Calcium pill value 'pretty poor'

BBC Health news - 30 July 2010 - 10:46am
Professor John Cleland, cardiologist at Hull University, explains research that suggests calcium supplements may cause an increased risk of heart disease

Bad trip

BBC Education news - 30 July 2010 - 10:31am
Are family holidays worth all the hassle?

Life among the cyber-elite

BBC Technology news - 30 July 2010 - 8:50am
Web entrepreneur Joi Ito speaks about his life and career.

Call to check on mobile security

BBC Technology news - 30 July 2010 - 8:31am
Owners of mobile phones are being asked to test the security of their network to see if enough is being done to stop eavesdropping.

leavers assembley

Kings Road Primary School Blog - 30 July 2010 - 8:18am
hi everyone its chloe b i will miss you and hope the school stayes same as befor miss all of you

UK troops use iPad app for fire mission training

BBC Technology news - 30 July 2010 - 6:37am
Newsbeat's had an exclusive look at new training being given to UK soldiers at the Royal School of Artillery in Wiltshire.

Chip sales boost Samsung profits

BBC Technology news - 30 July 2010 - 6:25am
Samsung Electronics reports record quarterly profits thanks to higher sales of smartphones and components such as memory chips.
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