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Colchester: Man Jailed For Two Rapes

A man has been jailed for five and-a-half years for raping two women in Colchester.
Clacton: No Charges Over Murder

No one will be convicted over the murder of 21-year-old Liam Mearns in Clacton last December.
Waltham Abbey: Nice Charity Bike Ride

A hotel manager from Essex is flying to Switzerland to take part in a 4-day bike ride for charity.
Westcliff: Fire Being Treated As Arson

A fire in Westcliff, that has caused more than £124,000 of damage, is being treated as arson.

Page with video: Syria: 'Dozens Killed In Ceasefire Violation'

Human rights activists have told Sky News that 96 people, including 25 children, have been killed by Syrian government forces in the western area of Houla.
Masked Gunman Kills One In Pub Shooting

A 23-year-old man has been killed and three others hurt after a masked gunman opened fire in a crowded pub in Greater Manchester.
Page with video: German Attitude On Euro Crisis Is Changing

There are a few subtleties to the great euro crisis you only really pick up when you spend a bit of time on the other side of the Channel.
Page with video: Names Of Portas Pilot Towns Are Unveiled

The east Lancashire town of Nelson may have a higher proportion of boarded up shops than almost anywhere else in the country.

Queen is a 'brilliant grandmother'

In a new interview, Prince William reveals his admiration for his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Page with gallery: The History of Disco

This weekend, Heart will be remembering Robin Gibb and Donna Summer. Join us on a trip down memory lane as we celebrate the history of Disco.
Gallery: Gary Barlow's Commonwealth Tour

Gary had a great time touring the Commonwealth for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. See the photos here...
Page with gallery: Katy Perry to tell all in new film

The 'California Gurls' singer says fans will get to see life from her personal point of view in the new concert film.

Page with video: West Indies Make 304-6 In 2nd Test At Trent Bridge

West Indies recovered to reach 304-6 by the close of play on day one of the second test against England at Trent Bridge.
Rangers Launch Legal Action Over Embargo

Rangers administrators Duff and Phelps have started proceedings in the Court of Session to challenge the transfer embargo placed on them by the Scottish FA.
Page with video: Ruddy To Miss Euro 2012

England goalkeeper John Ruddy has been ruled out of Euro 2012 after breaking a finger in training.
Murray To Play Tatsuma Ito At French Open

Andy Murray will play Japan's world number 69 Tatsuma Ito in the opening round of the French Open.

Fugitive Penguin P-P-Picked Up After Zoo Dash

A penguin that escaped from a Japanese zoo has been recaptured after 82 days on the run.
Head In The iClouds: 'Phone Thief' Shares Pics

A woman has alleged that a man who stole her smartphone gave his own game away after he accidentally shared photos with her that he had taken after the crime.
Auction Of 'Ronald Reagan's Blood' Called Off

An auction house has called off the sale of a vial of blood said to be from Ronald Reagan after the late US president's foundation and his family expressed outrage.
Fury Over UK Auction Of 'Ronald Reagan's Blood'

The charitable foundation of late US president Ronald Reagan has condemned a British auction house for selling a vial that purportedly contains his blood.

Page with video: The singing fishmonger

A fish vendor in east London who sings to reel in the customers has become a YouTube sensation.
Page with video: Watch the cat that loves to be hoovered!

Is this the world's cleanest cat?
Page with video: Selma & Kenny Wedding Toast

With 72 years of marriage behind them, this couple could teach us all a thing or two about love....
Page with video: Is this the world's coolest dad?

Watch this adorable video of a father who sings with his children every morning on the school run.

Saturday night lie

A whopping 79% of women lie to their friends and family about the real reason they can’t go out on the town.
Men in the Kitchen

According to one in ten men a man's place is now well and truly in the kitchen.
The easy life

Research has revealed that 85% of British men dream of an easy life.
Top 10: Sing-a-longs

We Are The Champions is the champion when it comes to songs to belt out.

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