SWINDON, England, March 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Trust has announced that a superb state coach which was last used at the Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981, is to go on display at the National Trust's Arlington Court in Devon. The Speaker's State Coach, a symbol of the power and status of the Speaker of the House of Commons, has been in use for state occasions since the early 18th century. The loan of the coach by the House of Commons is the first in a series of exhibitions around the country where it can be seen and enjoyed by the public. The coach will be the star attraction at Arlington Court's Carriage Museum which houses a renowned collection of historic British carriages and coaches that were used for every occasion. The spectacular painted and gilded Speaker's Coach - the work of a number of highly skilled woodcarvers - is believed to have been made in 1698 for King William III.

Pupils from an East Riding secondary have been invited to showcase their global studies work at the House of Commons. Beverley High School is one of only 30 schools nationally involved in the Global Schools UK Project.

LONDON - Weight-concious lawmakers called on British authorities Thursday to replace Parliament's shooting gallery with a swimming pool, saying it would help them keep in shape.

By JOE MURPHY TONY BLAIR walked away from power today, saying: "That's that. The end." He was given an unprecedented standing ovation in the Commons for a retiring prime minister during a day of rollercoaster emotions.

By Smart, Anne SPEAKUP COMPETITION Anne Smart mingles with Lords and Commoners, reporting from the SpeakUp VIP day at Westminster. When you visit the Palace of Westminster, you quickly realise the difference between being a member of the House of Lords and a member of the House of Commons.