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Pope-Blessed Brooch Stolen

Police are trying to track down a brooch that was blessed by the last Pope, which has been stolen in a burglary.
Man Wanted For Wickes Frauds

Police are looking for a man who they believe has carried out a series of frauds on 37 Wickes DIY stores.
Footballer Jailed In Speeding Fine Scam

Former Northampton Town striker Leon McKenzie admitted sending bogus letters to police to try to avoid a driving ban.
Homophobic Attack

Three men have attacked a 20 year ol after questioning his sexuality

Page with video: Sex Selection Abortion Claims Investigated

An investigation into claims that some doctors are granting women illegal abortions based on the sex of their unborn baby has been launched by the Department of Health.
Page with video: RBS Posts £2bn Loss Amid Bank Bonus Anger

Taxpayer-backed Royal Bank of Scotland has announced a full year loss of nearly £2bn - further fuelling the debate about bankers' pay and bonuses.
Page with video: MP Arrested Over 'Headbutting' Suspended

MP Eric Joyce has been suspended by the Labour Party after being arrested on suspicion of assault after an alleged fight at a bar in the House of Commons.
Page with video: Paralysed Girl, Six, Sues Driver For Millions

A six-year-old girl who was left brain damaged and paralysed by a dangerous driver has been awarded a multi-million pound payout.

Page with video: Lionel Richie: Best Videos, Pt. II

We take a look at some more of Lionel's greatest music videos...
Page with video: Lionel Richie: Best Videos, Pt. I

We take a look at some of Lionel's greatest music videos...
Gallery: Lionel Richie and Friends

The legendary Motown musician's career has spanned more than 44 years and he's worked with the greatest musicians around...check out Lionel Richie and his famous friends!
Gallery: Jennifer Aniston receives Hollywood Walk Of Fame star

Jennifer Aniston is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Page with video: Campbell Gets England Call-up

Sunderland striker Fraizer Campbell is the surprise inclusion in the England squad to face the Netherlands on Wednesday.
England Name Team To Play Wales

England interim coach Stuart Lancaster has made four changes to the team for Saturday's Six Nations match against Wales at Twickenham.
Page with video: Ennis: I Won't Be Distracted

Jessica Ennis has told Sky News that she isn't distracted by her media commitments going into this Summer's Olympics.
Page with video: Tevez Could Make City Return Next Month

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has paved the way for a possible return to action for Carlos Tevez next month.

Ice To See You: 30,000-Year-Old Flower Revived

Fruit and seeds hidden in an Ice Age squirrel's burrow in Siberian permafrost have been resurrected into a flower by Russian scientists.
Test-Tube Burger Is 'Petri Dish' Of The Day

TV chef Heston Blumenthal is set to serve up a £207,000 "test-tube" burger later this year.
Monster Star's Eruption Snapped By Scientists

Space scientists have caught a delayed glimpse of a cosmic blast that dazzled observers when it was seen from Earth more than 150 years ago.
Tightrope Daredevil Will Walk Niagara Falls

A daredevil will become the first in more than a century to attempt to cross the gorge at Niagara Falls on a tightrope.

Page with video: Lady and the Tramp Live

Watch this adorable video of the classic film acted out by real dogs!
Page with video: Kitten plays in the snow

See the adorable Dusty getting her first taste of the snow!
Page with video: Baby elephant in the snow

Meet Mumba, the baby elephant who has a trunkload of fun frolicking in the snow!
Page with video: The table tennis watching dog

See the dog that will do anything not to miss a second of the table tennis action...!

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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