Aliens probably not to blame for damages

The mysterious wrecking of a wind turbine was probably caused by mechanical failure induced by this week’s cold snap

Georgians found a rate they liked and stuck to it

In 1719 the interest rate increased to 5 per cent, and then did not change until 1822, when it moved down to 4 per cent

Cuts do little to revive flagging economy

Rates have been slashed from 4.5 per cent to 2 per cent in two months and the economy continues to weaken at alarming pace

Foxtons breaches banking covenants

Owners BC Partners said it would not put more cash into the estate agency unless lenders write off some of its £260m debt

Sea dog Brown is upstaged by a local hero

PM rose early for second day of his regional tour and took on a trip on the Groove Armada around Liverpool Marina

David Cameron reshuffle on cards

It apperas that Alan Duncan’s position is being undermined by a worsening relationship with the Tory leader’s inner circle

US to support resolution on Gaza ceasefire

Condoleezza Rice signed the draft Security Council resolution after Britain brokered a deal with Arab nations

Hollywood wakes up to the British breakfast

The fry-up is fast becoming this year’s fashionable culinary trend in Los Angeles, defying US food safety regulations

The unpretentious princess-in-waiting of pop

From a field of strong competitors, the best woman won it, Victoria Hesketh, aka Little Boots is a bona fide pop sensation

Bafta shortlists five for the future

The Bafta Rising Star Award shortlist included Michael Fassbender, Noel Clarke, Rebecca Hall, Michael Cera and Toby Kebbell

NHS patients still in mixed wards

The Tories say patients are being treated on mixed-sex wards with little segregation, despite promises to improve privacy

Pantomime at Heathrow delays star’s debut

People: Stefanie Powers was barred from appearing in Cinderella after being detained by officials at Heathrow

Council gives residents £50 to help pay bills

The move will try to ease rising houshold bills and comes as a number of town halls try to freeze or cut council tax rises

Surge in measles blamed on MMR vaccine scare

The resurgence of measles is expected to be confirmed by Health Protection Agency figures showing up to 1,200 cases in 2008

Funeral procession halted after horses bolt

A funeral procession had to be stopped when a horse-drawn hearse collapsed, possibly due to two horses slipping on black ice

The fun of the fair in fraction of the space

A new home is being sought for a working miniature funfair that fills a double garage, as maker moves to a smaller house

Atheist adverts reported to industry watchdog

An advertising campaign with the slogan 'There’s probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life' has been reported

Analysis: the gulf between claim and reality

The quality of a broadband connection depends a lot on where you live and dictates how fast services can be downloaded

Chelsea council £50 payout for all residents

Taxpayers in Kensington and Chelsea will be given handouts in April to help them combat the economic downturn

Leading academic attacks citizenship teaching

Sir David Watson attacked the flagship government education policy as nationalistic and politically slanted