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3. Scientists have revealed that organic and non-organic food contain pretty much the same amounts and kinds of vitamins and other nutrents. This might  be surprising news for those of us who choose to buy organic food believing it to be healthier. Reserchers from America's Stanford University concluded that there might not be extra health benefits to buying organic foood, thus people might be better off saving their money and buying non-organic produce. Lead researcher Dr. Crystal Smith-Spangle said there was no difference in the vitamin content in fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy products in organically- and conventionally-produced food.

She said they only difference was slightly more phosphorus in the organic products. Dr. Smith-Spangle's review of over 200 different reports on organic food suggests people should perhaps revise their shopping choices, based on the levels of pesticides.

4. A mayor in a small  Spanish town has become a hero after helping steal food from supermarkets to give to the poor. The modern-day Robin Hood is Juan Manuel Sanchez Gardillo, 59, the elected leader of the southern town of Marinaleda in Andalusia. Mayor Gardillo has immunity from prosecution under Andalusian law and so can break the law without being arrested. He has so far orchestrated several raids on supermarkets to hand out the stolen food to poor families. Unfortunately, those helping him are not immune from prosecution and seven have been arrested dor theft. Gordillo has been mayor for 30 years and his recent exploits have seen his popularity skyrockes, with crowds gathering to see his food grabs. Many Spaniards are facing severe economic conditions. A quarter of Spain's workforce is jobless and many now live in poverty. Yhings are even worse in Andalusia where unemployment is over 30 per cent. Mr. Gordillo defended his role in stealing food for the less well-off.