A BUSINESSMAN was so frustrated with the wheelchair that his daughter was forced to use he decided to design one himself.

The Chunc (www.chunc.com) is the brainchild of Richard Smith whose own company specialises in aircraft technology.

The wheelchairs utilise state of the art equipment and funky designs so that they are practical, safe and look very trendy.

They consist of smooth aluminium tubing, wacky coloured seats and can be adapted to the person using them.

BRITISH Telecom has cut the price it charges Internet Service Providers for the provision of broadband access to people,s homes.

The move will see a price cut of around 70 per cent and it is hoped that companies will pass on the savings to customers.

Although the UK is seeing more and more people using broadband for their internet browsing, the price is still high compared to Europe.

BT's move comes as the telecoms watchdog Ofcom launches an enquiry into the provision of broadband access.

WHAT do you get if you mix a dash of heavy metal with a belly-dancing troupe? The Metal Goddess belly dancers of course.

On the Metal Goddess website (www.metalgoddess.net) you can find out how this trio of professional dancers have cast heavy metal music in a different light.They use swords, cymbals and even candle headdresses to bring a touch of the Orient to Iron Maiden and Guns 'n' Roses.