Researchers are working to change the molecular structure of vegetable oil to increase its stability at extreme temperatures. The modified oil shows great potential as a fuel additive. [Wired News]

The online diary of an Iraqi man in Baghdad is giving net users a first-hand view of the war. [BBC News]

Regeneration agency to release new town land to councils. [guardian regeneration news]

Company is accused of 'flying in the face' of government policy by extending a ban on new affordable housing. [guardian regeneration news]

A decade after being rocked by IRA bombs, Warrington town centre has been revitalised - with the help of public art. By Chris Arnot. [guardian regeneration news]

Books could help town to turn over a new leaf
Former coal and iron centre hopes to match the Hay-on-Wye effect. [guardian regeneration news]

Major changes to European regional funds proposed by UK. [VoluntaryNews]

Research into Evaluating Community-Based and Voluntary Activity in Northern Ireland final report available. [VoluntaryNews]

"Fears about a new respiratory disease deepened considerably today as all [Hong Kong] public hospitals reduced non-essential services, workers and students were told to stay home if they felt at all ill and one of the two top officials handling the outbreak was himself hospitalized." [Scripting News]