Waste company 'bullying clients' - A waste company stands accused of bullying small businesses by using unfair contracts to ramp up charges, the BBC has learned. [BBC Business]
Greece unity talks hit stalemate - The latest attempts to form a Greek government are said to be deadlocked, raising the prospect of fresh elections and more eurozone uncertainty. [BBC Business]
Google brings instant answers to search results - Type in 'Mona Lisa', and a biography appears right on the page (on the right hand side), type in 'Leonardo DiCaprio' and you get a list of his films, and suggested related searches. [Daily Mail IT]
Sixth of cancers due to infection - One in six cancers - two million a year globally - are caused by largely treatable or preventable infections, new estimates suggest. [BBC Health]
New car sales rise 3.3% in April - New car sales in the UK rose to 142,322 in April, up 3.3% from a year earlier, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says. [BBC Business]
Low-level filing clerks and receptionists are among 700 usually desk-bound civil servants at the Home Office recruited for the temporary work as they cope with the massive influx of visitors expected for the Olympics.
HMS Talent, armed with Tomahawk missiles, was despatched in a show of power after Argentina, led by Cristina de Fernandez Kirchner (pictured), increased tensions with inflammatory stunts
West Sussex woman Hilary Hughes' calls home painted a disturbing picture of her new life in the Caribbean, including being defrauded over the purchase of her land.
The 6.0-magnitude quake, one of the strongest to shake northern Italy, toppled buildings and sent residents running into the streets. Its epicentre was about 20 miles from Bologna
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley insists the quality of hospital food in England will improve, after criticism of the nutritional value of meals currently offered.
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley insists the quality of hospital food in England will improve, after criticism of the nutritional value of meals currently offered.
Heralded as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a number of torch bearers have already taken to the internet auction site to sell their piece of history.
The red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival has been dominated by dresses featuring a dramatic fishtail silhouette – figure-hugging around the bodice, waist and hips but flared out from the knee and finishing with a flowing train.
Oxfordshire County Council has made progress in helping pave the way for a continued future for yet more young people's centres after having already secured the future of 13 as part of the innovative plans to create a new Early Intervention Service.
Climate change, terrorism, and water shortages will be on the agenda when future politicians and diplomats from all over the world gather in the county to debate key world issues over the next fortnight.
Oxfordshire County Council's Fire and Rescue service is urging residents ensure they keep warm during this prolonged period of cold weather and minimise the risk of house fires and road accidents.
Oxfordshire County Council is performing well, making good progress against priorities and improving lives alongside its partner organisations according to two new reports that have been published by a watchdog.
