Doctor's Diary: James Le Fanu looks at the week's medical developments.

Some of the most famous scientific papers in the history of the Royal Society are published online today to mark its 350th anniversary.

Lord Pearson claimed for his £3.7m "second home" while also living in a 12,000-acre estate with servants in Scotland.

The 'deadliest' hospitals in England were identified as a damning report disclosed that their death rates have been considerably higher than average for the past five years.

The Prince of Wales may have a reputation for being the Royal Family's most passionate environmentalist but it seems that Princess Michael of Kent has begun to rival him with an interest in conservation of her own.

Soon it will be normal for children to be raised by relations other than their parents, the head of a parenting group predicts.

Lloyd Daniels has found his X Factor dream in tatters after he was the latest contestant to be voted off the talent show.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of killing his ex-wife on the day she was due to hold a divorce party.

Alex Salmond has vowed to press ahead with his blueprint for Scottish independence despite growing public and political opposition to the plans.

Shoppers are expected to spend a record amount over the internet today, after figures from the high street suggested consumers were disregarding the recession and buying Christmas presents in force.

Rwanda joined the Commonwealth on Sunday, becoming only the second country which was not formerly a British colony to be admitted to the group.

Plans to fit every house in Britain with an energy smart meter will be set out by the Government this week.

Susan Boyle's debut album is the fastest selling of all time.

The move towards artificially engineered foods has taken a step forward after scientists grew a form of meat in a laboratory for the first time.

Tony Blair was warned by his Attorney General eight months before the invasion of Iraq that war would be illegal, it has emerged.

The green adviser to David Cameron has admitted avoiding paying huge amounts of tax.

Up to £30 million worth of medicine meant for British patients is being diverted abroad every month, because traders can sell them for a higher price overseas, according to industry experts.

Alex Salmond's administration is embroiled in a dirty tricks row after a senior aide to an SNP minister was forced to resign for smearing political opponents on the internet.

Britain is set to experience its first frost of the winter on Monday night.

Research suggests jet trails reduce sunshine by up to 10 per cent.