He claims almost £8,000 a year in benefits because a serious back problem means he is supposedly unable to work. But these pictures show that doesn't stop Abu Qatada hoisting a backpack on his shoulders.

A cast is more painful than cuffs, a lesson the Allen County Sheriff's Office said Christopher E. Washington learned Thursday around 10:57 a.m.

MPs want fuel package with one-off payments to help poor to pay bills

Synageva BioPharma, which focuses on the development of biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of oncology, autoimmune and genetic diseases, has appointed Sanj Patel as its new president and CEO.

To anyone with more than a passing interest in reggae, Greensleeves is synonymous with the best that the genre has to offer. For over 30 years, the London-based label has served up ground-breaking releases from dub to dancehall and roots to ragga. Earlier this year, the label was taken over by Jamaican independent VP Records. But fans of the label shouldn't be too concerned.

The regional directors appointed this week by Homes and Communities Agency boss Sir Bob Kerslake come from a wide range of backgrounds, with local government and private development industry professionals joining established quangocrats.

The Daily Mail Schools' Rugby competitions continue to go from strength to strength and boast record entries again - 650 in the U15 Cup and 499 in the U18 competition, as Wellington College hope to defend both crowns.

New Charter Housing Trust Group has sponsored the New Charter Academy in Tameside. And in Sunderland, Gentoo is among the backers of Academy 360. Academies are state-funded schools that receive support from local businesses, community organisations, and individuals.

Synageva BioPharma announced today the appointment of Sanj K. Patel as President and Chief Executive Officer. Sanj joins Synageva from Genzyme Therapeutics and brings experience from one of the industry's leading biopharmaceutical producers and an extensive background in directing successful clinical development and marketing programs as well as overseeing commercial operations.

A report from Communities and Local Government shows that the amount of brownfield land that is vacant or derelict in England fell by 17. 5 per cent between 2002 and 2007.