LifestyleDo the dangers of codeine outweigh the benefits?Scientists have raised serious concerns about the widespread use of one of the world's most common painkillers.16 Oct 01:53 AM
CurrencyAussie dollar hits parity with USThe Australian dollar has finally hit parity with the US dollar.15 Oct 06:28 PM
Commonwealth GamesDad speaks up for drink-row swimmerSwimmer Daniel Bell, sent home from the Commonwealth Games for having two beers, has been defended by his father.15 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldUK cops tweet every incident over 24-hour periodOne of England's biggest police forces is tweeting every incident it deals with over a 24-hour period to give the public an idea of the workload officers face.15 Oct 03:21 AM
WorldLessons in birds and bees from boys in blueSecondary school sex education lessons have certainly undergone a change over the years.14 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleBuying up baby: The IVF journeyNo area of medicine has advanced more rapidly, nor created more controversy, than the treatment of infertility.13 Oct 09:34 PM
LeagueEngland: Timing crucial at home of leaguePilgrimage to the home of rugby league a must for any fan, writes David Leggat.12 Oct 09:00 PM
Commonwealth GamesGymnastics: NZ team fourth in rhythmic New Zealand finished fourth among five nations tonight in the rhythmic gymnastics teams competition at the Commonwealth Games.12 Oct 04:15 PM
TravelLondon: Back to reality after a 27,000km journeyAs the 51st Traverse team complete their epic journey, Rob Gray looks ahead to new adventures.12 Oct 03:11 AM
EntertainmentA tale of two heartthrobsBorn one day apart, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth both turned 50 this month. From Jane Austen to <i>Notting Hill</i>, their careers have run in parallel, but their film characters, finds Vanessa Thorpe, tell a subtly different story.11 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe curious relationships between people and animalsHal Herzog, one of America's foremost psychologists, is dedicated to understanding our often contradictory behaviour towards different species.11 Oct 03:00 AM
FootballSoccer: Terry's injury adds to England defensive woesFabio Capello's bad luck with injuries to his key defenders continued when it emerged that John Terry is likely to miss tomorrow's Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro with an injury aggravated in training yesterday.11 Oct 01:15 AM
RetailUK fashion company wins brand battle with LacosteA British clothing supplier has won a four-year trademark battle against the fashion giant Lacoste.10 Oct 08:45 PM
Commonwealth GamesKiwis in action - Day 8Competition schedule for New Zealand athletes on the seventh day of the Delhi Commonwealth Games on Monday, October 11:10 Oct 05:32 PM
Small Business<i>Success:</i> Pieman with a healthy obsessionPhil Pollett's love affair with pies helped him make two big decisions.10 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleAnd God created NigellaOn-screen, she's the queen of food porn. But off-screen Nigella Lawson is much messier, grumpier and shyer, she tells Stephen Jewell.10 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldSecrets of the story huntersThe <i>Independent</i> looks at a vanishing breed - the investigative journalist.07 Oct 12:00 AM
Commonwealth GamesHamill adds another silver to NZ tallyJess Hamill added to New Zealand's medal tally overnight when she finished second in the parasport shot put.06 Oct 05:03 PM
LifestyleBritish consumers decide fancy vacuum cleaners suckReport shows wealthy people are least likely to care about cleanliness or to enjoy housework.06 Oct 12:54 AM
TravelEngland: 'Peerless pier' destroyed by fireSince it opened in 1872, Hastings Pier has hosted everyone from Victorian holidaymakers to the Rolling Stones.05 Oct 11:30 PM
WorldSaudi prince 'killed servant' in sexual rompA gay Saudi prince beat his servant to death in a London hotel room in a sexually motivated murder, a court heard today.05 Oct 09:00 PM
WorldUK makes gains in fight against drugs and crimeProgress is being made in the war against drug addiction and its links with crime.05 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldBomb blast rocks Londonderry shopping centreA bomb has exploded outside a shopping centre in the Northern Irish city of Londonderry.05 Oct 01:06 AM
