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Nissan will build its new electric car at its Sunderland plant

Nissan to build electric car in UK

Updated 1:21am Thursday 18th March 2010

Motor giant Nissan has confirmed plans to build its new electric car in the UK.


Kidnap boy's father paid ransom

Sahil Saeed was found safe and well after his father paid a ransom, which was then traced

Updated 2:59am Thursday 18th March 2010

The father of a five-year-old British boy kidnapped in Pakistan paid a £110,000 ransom for his release, according to dramatic details that have emerged about the abduction.

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Lloyd steps down

John Lloyd

Updated 7:20pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

John Lloyd has resigned as Great Britain's Davis Cup captain, the Lawn Tennis Association announced on Wednesday evening.

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Fiennes tackles literary classics

Joseph Fiennes has been recruited to read scenes from literary classics

Updated 12:55am Thursday 18th March 2010

Joseph Fiennes is to get fans' pulses racing with literary readings in an adult version of Jackanory.

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