You COULD make it up When Stef Penney won a major literary prize for a novel set in Canada, eyebrows were raised at the fact she had never been there. Some readers may have felt deceived, but best-selling author Lynne Truss argues such vivid imagination is the mark of a truly great writer.
Trial over hunt clashes dismissed Seven people charged with aggravated trespass over clashes between hunt supporters and anti-hunt protesters have their case dismissed.
Alleygating success to be widened A city estate is to have more alleyways closed off or removed in order to stop them being used for anti-social behaviour.
Sir Paul offers lodge compromise Sir Paul McCartney offers to pull down a three-bedroom house on his estate if a council lets him keep a secluded log cabin.
Friday: heavy showers, Max Temp: 6°C (43°F), Min Temp: 2°C (36°F) Saturday: sunny, Max Temp: 6°C (43°F), Min Temp: -1°C (30°F) Sunday: sunny, Max Temp: 4°C (39°F), Min Temp: 4°C (39°F)