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Grafitti - art or vandalism?

DPM's 'ringleader' Andrew Gillman was paid to tag EastEnders

5:02pm Saturday 26th July 2008

The work of a convicted graffiti gang is being exhibited at a New York art gallery this week - but many of the artists will be unable to see it because they are behind bars.

Chapter two: Daniel takes another train

10:29am Thursday 5th June 2008

There are no second acts in American lives, Great Gatsby author F Scott Fitzgerald once wrote. In which case, the Yanks should take notice of a local band who are taking a second pop at fame and fortune. KEVIN BARNES reports

Where the (small) world's a stage

9:36am Thursday 5th June 2008

Don't put your daughter on the stage Mrs Worthington, Noel Coward famously sang. But one Sutton group is defying The Master's warning and promoting baby theatre. A fun way to learn, or another example of "helicopter" parenting? KEVIN BARNES investigates

Often imitated, never beaten - the Derby

9:11am Thursday 5th June 2008

The snake charmers of a century ago have given way to barbershop quartets but the £1.25m Epsom Derby appears to have lost none of its ability to provide the great British day out.

School's out – but not for ‘substitute teacher' Mr Moon

7:43pm Wednesday 30th April 2008

After teachers last week staged a walkout over pay, reporter AARON MOON went back to school to see for himself what it is like standing in front of a room full of children.

We are filling landfill sites in the same way babies fill nappies

10:16am Saturday 19th April 2008

In the spring, as regularly as daffodils come into flower, councils hold a real nappy week in order to persuade mums to wrap their infants' rear ends in washable rather than disposable nappies.

Support for arthritis sufferers

7:24pm Thursday 17th April 2008

When Carole Bonner was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 24, she was devastated. Now she is setting up a support group to help other sufferers. KIRSTY WHALLEY reports.

Canoeist paddling to Olympic success

12:52pm Thursday 17th April 2008

With a summer of Olympic action ahead, CRAIG BURNETT talks to a Wimbledon athlete who has overcome incredible adversity in her quest for sporting success.

A lesson in 'green' driving

11:58am Wednesday 2nd April 2008

Transport for London estimates drivers could save £192m in fuel costs and cut their carbon emissions by 8.5 per cent by adopting six simple techniques. Reporter KIRSTY WHALLEY went on a green driving lesson to find out how.