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Woman Does Triathlon After Stroke

23 year old Helen Kelly suffered a stroke while out jogging - she's now doing the triathlon to raise awaress.
Boy Dies After House Fire

The seven year old was taken to hospital with his parents, a third adult and a two year old child after the fire in Kettering
Woman Hit By Car Dies

A 78 year old woman's died after being hit by a car in a car park at Northampton's Weston Favell shopping centre.
Bodyparts Kept By Police

Police say sorry after an audit finds nearly 500 organs and limbs have been kept for years after suspicious death cases were solved.

Page with video: Ex-England Cricketer Swaps Nets For Cage

Former England cricketer Adam Hollioake has swapped the serene surroundings of the cricket pitch for the boxing ring.
Page with video: Flour Power: Protest Against GM Wheat Crop

About 200 anti-GM activists have protested outside an agricultural research centre where a genetically modified wheat crop is being grown.
Killed British Soldier 'Lived Life To Full'

An Army officer killed by a home-made bomb in Afghanistan did more in his three decades of life than most manage in a whole lifetime, his family have said.
Two Spectators Killed In Ireland Rally Crash

Two people have been killed after a rally car went out of control on a rural Irish road and crashed into a crowd of about 30 spectators.

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.

Jessica Ennis Beaks British Heptathlon Record

Jessica Ennis set a new British heptathlon record with victory at the Hypo event in Austria.
Page with video: WI 61-6 As England Sense Series Victory

England reduced West Indies to 61-6 after three days of the second test at Trent Bridge, to close in on a series victory.
Page with video: Luke Donald Retains PGA Championship

Luke Donald has gone back to the top of the world rankings after retaining the PGA Championship at Wentworth.
Baltacha Out On Day One Of French Open

Elena Baltacha bowed out of the French Open as the British number one lost in straight sets to US Open champion Sam Stosur.

Photos Claim Warship Role In Bismarck Sinking

A collection of photographs taken by a young sailor in the Second World War appear to contradict official accounts of 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

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.