David Gibson, who drew up the plans and is also the regional officer for the Light Rail Transit Association, said this, when added to plans for another 19, 000 homes in the area, meant action was vital.

BBC: Nottingham tram

This book might seem to tell a depressing tale, but it is enlivened by Ms Elliott's use of folklore material and regional writing to shed light on the intricate and (to the outsider) baffling ways of life and thought of the Ulster people as a whole.

ECONOMIST: Irish history

Participants will be given the opportunity to share views and ideas on challenges raised at national and regional levels (curricula, training materials), in light of the full attainment of quality education goals.

UNESCO: THEMES

The references to Hamas and Nahr al-Bared reflect the Jordanian authorities' long-standing anxiety about being drawn into wider regional conflicts, a risk that is particularly acute in light of the large proportion of the population that is of Palestinian origin.

ECONOMIST: Is the Muslim Brotherhood turning its back on politics?