Leading personalities and dignitaries from the Indian and Pakistan communities in Britain come together- for the first time - for joint independence celebrations.
The Afghan President Hamid Karzai- in an address to Oxford University students- has spoken of the continuing problems with terrorists and drug production in his country; and of a new stronger relationship with Pakistan.
Jack Malhi, a Sikh police officer, is leading the fight against crime in the historic city of Oxford; his appointment seen as a landmark in race relations for police forces in Britain.
The Queen has formally opened the new St Pancras international rail station; from next week it becomes the rail hub for all Eurostar fast trains from London to Europe.
The UK's National Physical Laboratory is at the heart of a research project that will develop new biometric security systems to meet the needs of today's society.
British explorer and endurance swimmer, Lewis Gordon Pugh, announces plans to swim at the geographic North Pole in a stunt to highlight the continuing impact of climate change on the planet.
In the first of a new series highlighting British innovation, BSN takes a look at the London Development Agency's support for inventive businesses- including one developing new breast cancer screening; and another at the cutting edge of computer controlled machines.
Physicists are making final preparations for the world?s biggest science experiment- a collision of particles at the Large Hadron Collider near Geneva next week. The UK is one of the leading partners in this international project.
A debate in the House of Lords looks at the lessons that could be learnt from the British involvement in the overthrow of Saddam Hussein and the subsequent military engagement in the region.
A lifestyle survey of some Muslim women in the UK gives an interesting and educational insight into their way of life. This is the last in the BSN series on interesting and innovative Islamic projects in Britain.
The new British Foreign Secretary, Mr David Miliband, and other FCO Ministers speak on present Middle East issues, including the situation between Israel and Palestine, and Lebanon and Syria.
A group of British Muslims has returned from a visit to Iran sponsored by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office; they've appealed for both countries to clear up social and political misunderstandings.
Various UK green companies join in a campaign to promote the benefits of living in a more eco-friendly world. They've organised "The Sustainability Show". This is the latest in the BSN features highlighting environmental initiatives across Britain.
The Queen today formally opens a 4.3-billion pound new Terminal- Terminal 5- at Heathrow; the official ceremony comes more than 15 years after airport operator BAA first submitted its planning application.
A new British designed electric bike- powered by lighter and more powerful lithium polymer batteries- is ticking all the right boxes for alternative cleaner forms of transport in inner cities.
The Prime Minister, Mr Gordon Brown , faces his weekly question session in Parliament amid growing concerns about the UK economy following the fall out from low interest lending in the United States .
A young British Asian footballer is captain of the Great Britain blind soccer team expected to do well at the forthcoming Paralympic Games in Beijing. BSN has this special report on the skipper and his team.
A Scottish fish and chip shop in the border town of Biggar has been voted the best in Britain. The secret of the Townhead Café is introducing new sustainable species of fish.
Part of a continuing series about Britain's multi-cultural society. Palestinians have long formed part of the Arab community in Britain. But the history of their homeland is also one of conflict and exile and it is this experience that generations of Palestinians living in Britain share.
The new UK Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Gordon Brown, meets again today to work on wide-ranging reforms; the new Foreign Secretary, David Miliband also meets his teams at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
The Prince of Wales today makes a major speech on climate change issues; he's addressing the European Parliament session in Brussels. BSN will have a full report.
A new campaign aimed at recycling millions of old mobile phones has been launched across the UK. The idea of the scheme is to both reduce environmental waste, and also raise monies for various charities.
A massive British Army and coalition initiative to deliver a hydro-electric system to northern Helmand has been completed. BSN has a special report with footage supplied by coalition combat camera teams.
