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Page with audio: Disabled Hannah's Olympic Torch Joy

Wheelchair bound 17-year old with batten's disease gets the chance to carry the Olympic torch
South Woodham Ferrers: Drug Factory Appeal

Police have issued a fresh appeal over the death of a man whose body was found in a South Woodham Ferrers cannabis factory.
Vauxhall Secured for Ellesmere Port

The future of a Cheshire car factory has been secured with the promise of 125 million investment.
Kent's Top News Stories

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Page with video: Man's Conviction For 2004 Murder Is Quashed

A man who spent seven years in prison for a murder he maintained he did not commit has had his conviction quashed by judges.
Page with video: Vauxhall Jobs Secured In Ellesmere Deal

The new Vauxhall Astra is to be built at Ellesmere Port, saving thousands of jobs and creating hundreds more, the company has confirmed.
Page with video: Tourists Hit As Indian Pilots Pull 'Sickies'

Air travel in India has been thrown into chaos and holidaymakers left stranded after more than 350 pilots called in "sick" as part of an unofficial strike.
Page with video: Disco Queen Donna Summer Dies

Singer-songwriter Donna Summer has died at the age of 63 after a battle with cancer, her family says.

Donna Summer passes away

Disco Queen Donna Summer died this morning after a battle with cancer.
Adele bags two Ivor Novello Awards

The singer wins the prestigious awards
Angelina Jolie helps ex husband with autobiography

The star writes foreword for Billy Bob Thornton's book
Page with video: Barack Obama jokes with David Beckham

Watch the video of the President of the USA joking with the football ace…

Anderson Strikes Twice For England

Shivnarine Chanderpaul fought a typical rearguard action to lead West Indies to 146 for four at tea on the first day of the opening test against England at Lord's.  
Page with video: Michael Owen To Leave Manchester United

Former England striker Michael Owen will leave Manchester United after revealing he will not be offered a new contract.
Page with video: Villas-Boas Favourite For Liverpool

Andre Villas-Boas is the early favourite to become the next Liverpool manager.
Page with video: Euro 2012 Squad: Terry In, Ferdinand Left Out

John Terry has been included in England's 23-man squad for Euro 2012 despite facing trial after the tournament for allegedly racially abusing Rio Ferdinand's footballer brother Anton.

Apache Drops Training Missile Near Texas Town

A US Army Apache helicopter accidentally dropped an inactive missile over central Texas, forcing dozens of homes to be evacuated.
Probe: Was Death Plot Hidden In Crossword?

The author of a newspaper crossword has been questioned by Venezuelan intelligence agents after claims the brainteaser may have contained a hidden message to kill the president's elder's brother.</
Mass Bird Deaths: Mystery Linked To El Nino

The deaths of thousands of birds found off the coasts of Chile and its northern neighbour Peru recently could be connected to El Nino, the warming of the Pacific Ocean's surface temperature.
Fines For Texting While Walking In US Town

People caught texting on their mobile phones while walking face being fined by police in a US town.

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.
Dog TV: Barking mad or great idea?

Find out about the TV channel made exclusively for lonely mutts.

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

Gorgeous Jennifer is best known as Rachel from Friends.
David Beckham

David remains a key ambassador for British sport.
Emma Watson

We know her best as Hermione Granger from Harry Potter...
Robert Pattinson

Robert is known for his role as Edward Cullen in the Twilight movies.
Kate Middleton

The newly named Duchess of Cambridge remains a fashion icon.
Simon Cowell

Simon's 'yes' is the one everyone hopes to hear.

Gallery: Celebrity Photos of the Day

Will Smith attends the Men in Black III UK premiere, Kristen Stewart poses with her 'male' self and Cheryl Cole is all stripes in Los Angeles
Gallery: Celebrity Best Dressed

It's been a veritable fashion feast this week with celebrities hitting the red carpet in some impressive gowns!
Gallery: Harry Judd is Engaged!

He liked it so much he put a ring on it...Harry Judd has proposed to girlfriend Izzy Johnson