Poppies evoke foreign field of Afghanistan

Britons are more aware of their soldiers' sacrifices than at any time since 1945. But then, the war was plainly necessary

The Snow Goose tops BBC ‘lost books’ poll

Paul Gallico's novel is to be adapted for radio after being voted the most deserving of rediscovery by Radio 4 listeners

First victory... now down to business

After triumph, 'David and Goliath' victor aims to take on the world

Plagiarism? No, all real artists are magpies

There are no hard and fast rules for this kind of stuff, but we do live in a world where “sampling” is easier and easier to do

You can still be risqué, BBC chief tells stars

Move to avoid backlash as the corporation's ‘top talent’ shows signs of rebelling against new politically correct culture

‘Instant justice’ raises doubts over consistency

A boy aged 15 was cautioned over a rape case involving a younger boy, as was a man who had six convictions for assault

After the Lotto cheque is banked ...

How things have turned out quite differently for two people who won the lottery

Individual carbon ration account proposed

If people used up their yearly ration early, they would have to buy extra from those who had not used their full allowance

Sightings of water voles double

The mammal, considered to be declining fastest in the UK, is being spotted more, particularly on the Kennet and Avon Canal

Everyone for himself in the city of unity

After the finale of the Berlin Wall celebrations, EU leaders will fight over the top jobs made possible by the events of 1989

Fixed penalties hide justice from the public

Out-of-court cautions and fines are effective and cost-efficient, but magistrates are alarmed about practice and principle

Concerns raised over eco-label for fish

A scheme intended to conserve fish stocks is not providing protection, critics say. Only one certificate has been rejected

Cut-price genome readings point to tests for all

For $5,000 a Californian company can read a person's genome sequence, bringing it within the reach of the NHS and insurers

Academics’ fury over library name sell-off

Officials at Cambridge University are offering to alter the title of a venerable institution in exchange for funding

Accountant made me feel worthless, says Sir Peter

Ianucci in the thick of it

Jim Devine denies harassing Tory woman

Could Glasgow North East offer Brown hope?

Case study: I blame criminal justice system

When a customer was asked to leave the Rose and Crown in Rushden, Northamptonshire, he smashed his glass in the manager’s face