WASHINGTON — NPR host Michele Norris is temporarily stepping down from the afternoon news show “All Things Considered” because her husband has taken a senior role in President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign. In a note sent to NPR staff Monday and posted on the network’s website, Norris says her husband’s new role could make it difficult to continue hosting the show. She says she is temporarily stepping away until after the 2012 elections. Read full article > >

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Michele Norris leaves NPR host chair as husband joins Obama campaign, will report other news

The public are invited to suggest names for five neighbourhoods to be built on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park after the 2012 games.

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Public to name Olympic suburbs

A group of Britain’s greatest athletes urge authorities to uphold their promise to keep the Olympic Stadium running track after the 2012 Games.

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Athletes want stadium legacy met

West Ham’s bid to take over London’s Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games receives key support from UK Athletics.

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Hammers Olympic ground bid backed

Bidders interested in taking over the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games will be told on Wednesday they must submit fully costed and financed plans by the end of September.

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Bid deadline set for 2012 stadium