http://www.thewritingspot.com/ Recent bookmarks posted to The Writing Spot 60 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-11159256 Police shoot dead a gunman who took three hostages at the Discovery Communications HQ near Washington and free his prisoners. alland876 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:38:45 +0000 channel dead discovery freed gunman hostages news shot http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11124873 The number of people trying to purchase their first home has fallen sharply in the past year, a report suggests. alland876 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:16:52 +0000 buyers fall first home news sharp time http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11119883 The first pictures of David and Samantha Cameron's baby daughter Florence are released following her birth on Tuesday. alland876 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:36:14 +0000 cameron daughter david first news pictures released http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11110535 England's exams watchdog Ofqual is to compare A-levels and GCSEs with alternative qualifications, including vocational equivalents. alland876 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:18:46 +0000 alternative exams investigate news watchdog http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-11127005 A series of bomb attacks injure 17 people in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, where police are investigating the murder of 72 migrants. alland876 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:05:18 +0000 attacks bomb deaths mexico migrant news state http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-11127344 US President Barack Obama has paid tribute to the people of New Orleans, five years to the day after Hurricane Katrina destroyed large parts of the city. alland876 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:42:10 +0000 anniversary katrina marks news orleans http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/magazinemonitor/2010/06/10_things_we_didnt_know_last_w_141.shtml Visit BBC News for up-to-the-minute news, breaking news, video, audio and feature stories. BBC News provides trusted World and UK news as well as local and regional perspectives. Also entertainment, business, science, technology and health news. alland876 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:21:24 +0000 bbc bbc news british foreign international news news online online service uk world http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk/10465638.stm A Briton who says he was tortured in Pakistan with UK security services' complicity can appeal against terror convictions. alland876 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:15:41 +0000 appeal news right torture wins http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8773938.stm John O'Farrell on why the most biting satire of the past 10 years was aimed not at politicians but the uneducated working class. alland876 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:59:53 +0000 bbc bbc news british foreign international news news online online service uk world http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/europe/10466087.stm A war crimes court rules that model Naomi Campbell can be called to testify against former Liberian President Charles Taylor. alland876 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:52:38 +0000 agrees call campbell court crimes naomi news http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/robertpeston/2010/06/bbc_removes_gold_plate_from_pe.html BBC Business Editor Robert Peston's blog, a regular take on the business stories and issues that matter. alland876 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:48:34 +0000 bbc blog business economics economy news peston uk 'bbc news' 'robert peston' http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/south_asia/10453627.stm At least 26 policemen are killed in a Maoist attack in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, police tell the BBC. alland876 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:43:57 +0000 central india kill maoists news policemen rebels http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science_and_environment/10456314.stm The emissions-lowering recession is masking failures on carbon-cutting, and new policies are needed, say government advisors. alland876 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:08:50 +0000 advisors climate news policies urge http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8728149.stm Thousands of gypsies and travellers from across Britain and beyond gather in Cumbria for an annual horse fair. alland876 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:16:15 +0000 bbc bbc news british foreign international news news online online service uk world http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/wales/10278282.stm Staff at Companies House in Cardiff are warned to expect 11% cuts this year. alland876 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:34:49 +0000 braced cardiff companies cuts house news staff