@Battye, What I mean is that instead of last post or latest topic or whatever, I just want to display any topic that is of interest on the homepage. For instance, if someone post any news and/or article that I found to be of relevance and want to give prominence, I can just bring it out and have it ...

Thanks all. I am new to phpbb and also a novice when it comes to programming. I intend to own a youth forum with this structure: 1. I will like to display selected topics on the front page of the forum. Please see http://www.nairaland.com 2. I also will like to have advert placement on the top, left...