Hatching a new style of thatching Thatched cottages were a feature of ancient Britain. But like so many traditional crafts, thatching has failed to attract willing young apprentices. So what made one 19-year-old quit sixth form to train as a thatcher?
Echoes of another tremor We no longer regard natural phenomena as omens of doom but we may not be any more sensible, Lisa Jardine writes.
Rebuilt cottage damaged by fire A fire has badly damages a thatched cottage in Oxfordshire which had been rebuilt after a previous blaze.
Protesters remain at power plant Protesters spend the night at Didcot power station after they break in and chain themselves up.
Thursday: heavy rain, Max Temp: 7°C (45°F), Min Temp: 3°C (37°F) Friday: heavy showers, Max Temp: 6°C (43°F), Min Temp: 3°C (37°F) Saturday: sunny, Max Temp: 5°C (41°F), Min Temp: -2°C (28°F)