Kate Holton
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/ 17 October 2006

Music industry in 8 000 new file-share lawsuits

The music industry has launched a fresh wave of 8 000 lawsuits against alleged file-sharers around the world, escalating its drive to stamp out online piracy and encourage the use of legal download services. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which represents the world’s music companies, said on Tuesday the new cases were brought in 17 countries.

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/ 25 August 2006

‘Time Team’ to excavate Queen’s gardens

Archaeologists from a television team will celebrate the 80th birthday of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth by digging up the manicured lawns and gardens at three of her palaces to trace their history. At Windsor Castle they hope to unearth Edward III’s Round Table building which they believe lies under the Queen’s ceremonial lawn.