Gatecrashers at White House State Dinner: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8379989.stm

Residents of the street that helped inspire the Mr Benn stories have clubbed together to pay tribute to the classic children's character.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8375309.stm

The destroyed Northside Bridge in Workington after recent flooding in Cumbria

David Tennant in The End of Time, Part One, to be shown on Xmas Day...Aloha, Doctor

Dramatic photo of rain and its effects on a Saltcoats, Scotland train yesterday.

Yeoman of the Guard serving during The Queen's Speech.Not for me this 'cute' side of British politics; I serve no monarch with my patience.

Edward Woodward, a smashing actor and many memories of great performances. Nice to see he was rewarded for some.

The family of a Scots WWII airman who was shot down over Belgium has been contacted by a woman who used his parachute for a First Communion dress.RAF Flight Sergeant John McCallum, from Hamilton,was part of an eight-man crew shot down in their bomber in A

Cool picture of Octomom...entertaining docu on C4...not my choice of life but let's hope the weans are happy

"passing of a generation" service at Westminster Abbey today to mark loss of the WW1 soldiers

Local windfarm Whitelee available for museum visits and stroll: www.whiteleewindfarm.co.uk

The Scottish government is set to bring in legislation to cap class sizes in primary one at 25 pupils. Education Secretary Fiona Hyslop denied she had gone back on a manifesto promise to deliver smaller classes.

Great movie and gang of actors...Patrick Swayze's terrific debut to us all

Kim Clijsters returned to Grand Slam tennis with a 7-5 6-3 win over Caroline Wozniacki to claim her 2nd US Open title:

A popular day to get married in China as the date sounds like 'long lasting' when translated into Chinese.

Controversial world champion athlete Caster Semenya has arrived home in South Africa to a rapturous welcome: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/8218530.stm

Have you made your final decision regards Megrahi's release? See MacAskill in defence: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8218687.stm

The film I am most looking forward to Alice in Wondereland (2010) by Tim Burton and featuring Johnny Depp as The Mad Hatter in 3D. Check it out on: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1014759/

Bolt with Da Bear...Berlino the Bear from Berlin and the speedy Usain Bolt

Families of Jesse Owens and Luz Long united at World Championships last night in Berlin to present the LONG JUMP medals.