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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.

Scots Reveal Mixed Mood About Queen's Jubilee

Politics and history have helped shape a different relationship between Scotland and the monarchy than exists south of the border - creating a mixed mood for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Page with video: US Says Syrian 'Rule By Murder' Must End

The United States has condemned Syria for the deaths of dozens of children in an apparent artillery barrage, and said "rule by murder" must end.
Page with video: Baroness' Income Error Puts PM Under Pressure

The Conservative Party chairman's admission that she failed to declare thousands of pounds in rental income has put further pressure on the Prime Minister.
Page with video: Clegg's Home Targeted By Anti-Cuts Protesters

Hundreds of anti-austerity campaigners have staged a "street party" protest outside Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg's house in southwest London.

Gallery: New Celebrity Mothers

Check out Charlize Theron out and about with her gorgeous son Jackson and Una Healy's beautiful daughter Aoife!
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: Strauss Scores Century As England Close On 259-2

Captain Andrew Strauss scored an unbeaten century as England hit back on day 2 of the second test against West Indies at Trent Bridge.
Page with video: England Beat Norway 1-0 In Oslo

Roy Hodgson got his England managerial career off to a winning start with a 1-0 victory over Norway in Oslo.
Page with video: Republic Of Ireland Beat Bosnia-Hercegovina 1-0

The Republic Of Ireland warmed up for Euro 2012 by beating Bosnia-Hercegovina 1-0 in an international friendly in Dublin.
Harlequins Beat Leicester 30-23 To Win First Premiership Title

Harlequins beat Leicester 30-23 at Twickenham to win the Premiership title for the first time in their history.

Photos Spark Mystery Over Bismarck's Sinking

A collection of photographs from a young sailor in World War II has sparked mystery about the events leading to the sinking of the formidable German battleship Bismarck.
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.

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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Jennifer Aniston

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David Beckham

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Emma Watson

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