Google map sightseeing
easy as never before.
easy as never before.
We have started to collect the most important news related to United Kingdom in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.
Australia drop left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Johnson from their side to face England in the second Ashes Test at Adelaide.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Temperatures are set to plunge again overnight after one of the coldest starts to December in more than 20 years caused chaos across the UK.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
GreeceFigures have revealed that 99% of the known illegal migrants to the European Union enter via Greece with many of them hoping to travel on to Britain.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Sri LankaA leading British debating society says that it is cancelling a talk by President Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka because of "security concerns".
Read the full article » | View on the map »
David Beckham insists he has faith in Fifa to judge England's 2018 World Cup bid on its merits ahead of Thursday's vote in Zurich.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
The creation of classic album London Calling by punk band The Clash is to form the basis of a new music biopic.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Sir Elton John has been handed editorial duties at the Independent for a special edition to mark World Aids Day.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
The UK's manufacturing sector grew at its fastest rate for 16 years in November, a closely-watched survey suggests.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
United StatesThe latest batch of leaked US diplomatic cables suggest the Bank of England's governor had "great concern" about David Cameron and George Osborne's "lack of experience".
Read the full article » | View on the map »
AustraliaJonathan Trott says England will put their record-breaking performance against Australia in Brisbane to one side ahead of the second Ashes Test starting in Adelaide on Friday.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
The third film in the Chronicles Of Narnia series has a chilly premiere in London's Leicester Square, attended by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Pakistan, United StatesUS and UK diplomats feared Pakistan's nuclear material could fall into the hands of terrorists, classified US cables revealed by Wikileaks show.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Jenny Tinmouth, one of the UK's fastest female superbike riders, shows Newsbeat around Motorcycle Live 2010 in Birmingham.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Snow contnues to fall across much of the UK, bringing disruption to roads and airports, and closing hundreds of schools.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Pakistan, United StatesUS and UK diplomats feared Pakistan's nuclear material could fall into the hands of terrorists, the latest leaked classified US diplomatic cables reveal.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Iraq, United StatesThe government promised to limit the scope of the Iraq war inquiry to protect US interests, according to reports of leaked diplomatic cables.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Art insitutions in the UK are increasing their acquisitions of contemporary 20th and 21st century works, particualrly those from the Middle East, rather than traditional western works.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
United StatesThe US ambassador to Britain, Louis Susman, has insisted the publishing of confidential papers by Wikileaks will not hinder future communications.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Prime Minister David Cameron insists he will ignore the furore over corruption claims levelled at Fifa as he tries to secure the 2018 World Cup for England.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
The UK was complicit in the torture of the first al-Qaeda member to be convicted in the country of directing terrorism, the Court of Appeal hears.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
British Airways chief executive Willie Walsh brushes off concerns about possible industrial action next month by cabin crew.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Tate Britain has announced that its London gallery will undergo a £45 million makeover to cater for growing demand.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
AfghanistanIt is exactly a year since the UK sent a fleet of Merlin support helicopters to Afghanistan to help soldiers and supplies move quickly through rough terrain.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Four people are arrested and 15 police officers injured as protesters storm a town hall in south London.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Hundreds of schools were closed in the north-east of England, Northern Ireland, Cornwall and Scotland on Monday, with snow causing travel chaos.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Brazil, 
CameroonThree senior FIFA officials, due to vote on England's 2018 World Cup bid, are alleged to have taken bribes in the 1990s. The BBC's Panorama reveals that Brazil's Ricardo Teixeira, Paraguay's Nicolas Leoz and Cameroon's Issa Hayatou received payment i
Read the full article » | View on the map »
George Osborne says the UK's economic recovery is "on track", following the upgrading of this year's official growth forecast.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
The independent Office for Budget Responsibility says public sector job losses will not be as high as previously thought.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
The chief executive of England's 2018 World Cup bid says they feel like underdogs and that it is inevitable negative media stories will have an impact.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Pakistan, United StatesThe publication of confidential US diplomatic cables by Wikileaks has been criticised by governments including Britain, America and Pakistan - the White House described it as "reckless".
Read the full article » | View on the map »
British Airways cabin crew are to be balloted again over possible new strike action in their long-running dispute with the airline.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Shareholders of both British Airways and Spain's national carrier Iberia approve the merger between the two companies.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
The British Film Institute and regional agency Film London are to take over roles played by the axed UK Film Council.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Afghanistan, United StatesA new leak of US government documents includes serious criticism of UK operations in Afghanistan, according to the Guardian.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
The number of new mortgages being approved for house buyers has fallen for the sixth month in a row, Bank of England figures show.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Andrew Strauss says England have the belief to push on and win the Ashes after drawing the opening Test.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
AustraliaAustralia bolster their seam bowling options ahead of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide following the drawn opener with England in Brisbane.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Vodafone says it will make it cheaper for UK customers to use their smartphones when travelling in Europe.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott set a number of records as England hit an extraordinary 517-1 to salvage a draw in the first Ashes Test.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
More than 100 Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidates petition Nick Clegg to oppose government plans to raise tuition fees in England.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Sir Peter Hall describes cuts to arts funding as "insane" in a speech at the Evening Standard theatre awards in London.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
AustraliaThe first Test between England and Australia finishes in a draw despite Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott's record stand in the tourists' 517-1 declared on the final day in Brisbane.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Roger Federer describes beating Rafael Nadal to claim a fifth year-end title as "amazing", adding that winning in London made it extra special.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Roger Federer sees off world number one Rafael Nadal 6-3 3-6 6-1 to be crowned champion at the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Heavy snow and ice will make the Monday morning commute hazardous, especially in worst-hit parts of eastern England and Scotland.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Rafael Nadal faces Roger Federer in the final of the ATP World Tour Finals at London's O2 Arena.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Heavy snow is still falling across much of Scotland and north-east England, after many places experienced their coldest November night on record.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Scottish Football Association chief executive Stewart Regan is confident that there will be no repeat of the referees' strike.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
England captain Andrew Strauss says he has not even considered the possibility of a final-day declaration in Brisbane.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
AustraliaOpeners Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook both hit centuries to help England secure an 88-run lead over Australia on day four of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
AustraliaAlastair Cook and Andrew Strauss both hit hundreds to help England reach 309-1 and secure a lead of 88 over Australia on day four of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Freezing weather will grip the UK for nearly a week as snow spreads eastwards and temperatures plunge, forecasters warn
Read the full article » | View on the map »
New ZealandDan Carter becomes world rugby's record points scorer as New Zealand continue an unbeaten run against Wales that stretches back to 1957.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
New ZealandDan Carter becomes world rugby's record points scorer as New Zealand continue an unbeaten run against Wales that stretches back to 1957.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Rafael Nadal will play Roger Federer in Sunday's final of the ATP World Tour Finals after bringing Andy Murray's season to an end with a 7-6 3-6 7-6 win in London.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
World number one Rafael Nadal beats Britain's Andy Murray to reach the final of the ATP World Tour Finals at London's O2 Arena.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
A pirate-hunting British frigate receives praise from the Queen on the monarch's state visit to the Gulf.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Severe weather warnings are in place in Scotland, north-east England and Northern Ireland, as travel and sporting fixtures are disrupted across the UK.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
New Zealand, 
Samoa, 
South AfricaNew Zealand beat Wales to seal another Grand Slam after South Africa overpower England and Scotland beat Samoa with the last kick of the game.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
HaitiBritain pledges to fund more than 1,000 medical staff to set up treatment centres for victims of Haiti's worsening cholera epidemic.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
AustraliaEngland face a battle to save the first Test after Mike Hussey and Brad Haddin produce one of the all-time great Ashes partnerships to put Australia in a commanding position after three days in Brisbane.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
CanadaCatholic former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair takes on atheist columnist Christopher Hitchens in a TV debate in Canada for and against religion.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
United StatesThe US briefs a number of foreign governments, including the UK, about the possible release of diplomatic files by whistleblower site Wikileaks.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
AfghanistanPresident Hamid Karzai's chief of staff blames UK authorities for bringing a fake Taliban commander into a sensitive meeting with Afghan officials.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
AustraliaEngland finish day three of the first Test on 19-0, 202 runs behind Australia after Mike Hussey and Brad Haddin put on 307 for the sixth wicket.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
AfghanistanPresident Hamid Karzai's chief of staff has said British authorities brought a fake Taliban commander into sensitive meetings with the Afghan government.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Novak Djokovic sweeps aside Andy Roddick 6-2 6-3 to set up a semi-final clash with Roger Federer in the World Tour Finals in London.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
IrelandPortuguese and Polish replacements withdraw, but the Scottish FA insists that all six top-flight matches will go ahead this weekend despite the referees strike.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Oscar-winning producer Graham King criticises the British film industry, saying it is "not run well enough for the talent that we have".
Read the full article » | View on the map »
British Prime Minister David Cameron is frustrated at the timing of a Panorama probe into Fifa, but says it will not affect England's 2018 World Cup bid.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
OmanThe Queen has continued her tour of Gulf states arriving in Oman on Friday
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Heavy snow hits northern Scotland and England, causing school and travel disruption, and moves into Wales where there is a severe weather warning.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Controversial movie A Serbian Film is the most cut cinematic release in 16 years, the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has said.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
GermanyUK music publisher Chrysalis Group is being sold for £107.4m to German rival BMG and private equity group KKR.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
AustraliaMike Hussey hits an unbeaten 81 to keep Australia in a good position after two days of the first Ashes Test against England in Brisbane.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
AustraliaAustralia's Michael Hussey and Brad Haddin put on 77 to frustrate England before rain and bad light stops play in the final session on day two of the first Ashes Test.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
South AfricaPreview of Saturday's autumn international between England and South Africa.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
SpainScot Andy Murray reaches the last four of the ATP Tour Finals following a 6-2 6-2 win over Spain's David Ferrer.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
AustraliaEngland's top scorer Ian Bell says the tourists are confident of fighting back on day two of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
The government unveils plans for £8bn railway investment, but Labour says they are just a "long series of delays".
Read the full article » | View on the map »
United StatesCapital Shopping Centres' plan to buy a UK shopping mall leads to a US shareholder revealing itself as a possible bidder for CSC.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
RussiaUK tour operator Thomas Cook creates a joint venture with Russian travel company Intourist.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Net migration to the UK rose in the year to March 2010 because fewer British people left the country, according to the latest estimates.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
The Royal Ballet is to perform Romeo and Juliet in a series of shows at London's O2 Arena in June, it is announced.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Peter Siddle takes a hat-trick and a Test-best 6-54 as England are bowled out for 260 on the opening day of the Ashes series.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
People suspected of domestic violence could be banned from their homes for up to four weeks under plans to be trialled in England.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
The government is urged to overhaul community sentences in England and Wales to place the emphasis on intensive physical labour.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
United Arab EmiratesThe Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrive in Abu Dhabi for a five-day state visit aimed at renewing the UK's relationship with the UAE.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Prime Minister David Cameron is launching a £2m consultation on how best to measure the well-being of Britain's citizens.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Universities will be hit hard if politicians fail to agree on a rise in tuition fees, vice-chancellors warn, a day after student protests across the UK.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Police disperse the final student demonstrators in central London, after a day of protests against higher tuition fees and university cuts.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
AustraliaFast bowler Peter Siddle takes a hat-trick as Australia bowl out England for 260 to take control of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
"Keeping the show on the road" may be all governments can hope for at next week's UN climate talks, the UK admits.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
World number one Rafael Nadal eases past Novak Djokovic 7-5 6-2 at the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
The government signals a return to traditional educational values as it sets out wide-ranging plans for school reforms in England.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Immediately recognisable by its precise geometrical shapes - Bridget Riley's work, and the paintings of Impressionists and old masters that inspired her, are being displayed together at The National Gallery in London.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
IraqThe majority of the remaining 150 British troops in Iraq will return home next spring, a senior military spokesman says.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
AustraliaEngland skipper Andrew Strauss refuses to get caught up in talk of a first Ashes series win in Australia for 24 years.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Wimbledon finalist Tomas Berdych beats world number eight Andy Roddick 7-5 6-3 on the fourth day of the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
A formation of Harrier jets make their final journey from HMS Ark Royal - the last such flight from a UK aircraft carrier for 10 years.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
This content is from the BBC News website. Date and time information is related to GMT.
Maplandia.com is not sponsored by or affiliated with Google.
Copyright © 2005 maplandia.com. All rights reserved. | news | faq | contact us | RSS | XHTML & CSS