php news and photo scripts

[Graham]

Does anyone know where I can get a simple php news script where the code is pasted into the index sort of thing? I am not sure how it works but I believe the news script is a program that is put right in the php file for the page and displays posts made at another source.

Also, I would like to find some free of cheap photo album tool that automaticall converts uploaded photos to 800x600 in a compressed jpg file.

Any pointers would be great. I only know how to write html and simple macomedia flash stuff so don't get too technical!