In other words, although this contest has ended, the innovation has just begun.

WHITEHOUSE: Office of Science and Technology Policy Blog

Although the main series has now ended, Strictly will return for a pre-recorded Christmas special on 25 December.

BBC: Strictly Come Dancing: Louis Smith lifts the trophy

Although a run of one win in six games has ended Morecambe's chances of reaching the League Two play-offs, McIlroy admitted that preparations for the new campaign are already well underway.

BBC: McIlroy focuses on new signings

There was little evidence of even youthful promise as Falkirk's first European venture ended at the first hurdle, although it has to be remembered that Liechtenstein outfit Vaduz had only just been relegated from the Swiss top flight.

BBC: SPL - Scotland's standard bearer

The job losses were widespread: 49, 000 from construction, 90, 000 from manufacturing (although 27, 000 of those were caused by a Boeing strike which has since ended), 38, 000 from retailers, and 16, 000 from leisure and hospitality.

ECONOMIST: Unemployment in America