Julian Glover explains the significance for Gordon Brown and David Cameron of today's byelection in Crewe and Nantwich. Crewe-based blogger Jules Hornbrook gives his view of the campaign.
Julian Glover tells us why the abortion debate might return if there's a Conservative majority in the next parliament.
Kevin McCarra analyses last night's all-English Champions League final in Moscow between Chelsea and Manchester United.
Ofcom, the communications watchdog, reports today that the digital divide between the take-up of broadband in rural and urban areas may now be at an end. Media business correspondent Katie Allen says Sunderland has the highest proportion of broadband users and the widest use of digital TV.
The Guardian's Middle East editor, Ian Black, says yesterday's deal between Lebanese factions may end the political impasse but leaves Hizbullah in a strong position. Meanwhile, Israel and Syria are engaged in informal peace talks.
The artist, musician and poet Billy Childish talks about his artistic ambitions and the importance of Englishness and the second world war to his work.