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Let me give you some advice ...
The proliferation of household focused magazines has brought housekeeping professionalism to the fore.
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True to his Brand
Controversial comedian and film star Russell Brand talks to Stephen Jewell about his latest autobiography, Shakespeare and how he was born for fame.
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Rugby: Giteau to lead Barbarians
Australia's Matt Giteau will lead the Barbarians from first five-eighth against South Africa at Twickenham on Sunday.
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She was not amused
The real life story that inspired the film, The King's Speech, is one of the most extraordinary involving the British royal family in recent years.
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'We don't have a monopoly on grief'
The parents of the lone New Zealand victim of the July 7 2005 terror attacks in London paid tribute to the Pike River miners when they addressed an inquest into the bombings.
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So, you're not a morning person...
Are you a 'lark' or an 'owl'? And is it possible to change your sleep patterns? Kate Hilpern investigates.
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Tube strike, icy weather, cripples London
A strike by London Underground workers has added to the woes of commuters in Britain, already hit by freezing weather.
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Plain parents less likely to have girls - study
Good-looking couples are more likely to have daughters than plainer parents, according to a study.
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Don't miss: London International Mime Festival
This fabulous annual festival of wordless performance spans the full mime spectrum, including live art, physical theatre, circus and puppetry.
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Britain's big chill tightens its grip
Britain is in the grip of a cold snap that has blanketed much of the island in snow and brought record low temperatures to parts of it.
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All Blacks secure fourth Grand Slam
Hosea Gear starred for the visitors as the All Blacks won their fourth Grand Slam with a 37-25 victory over Wales in Cardiff this morning.
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Jelly good show
Time to get a wobble on, that old childhood favourite is enjoying a renaissance.
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Britain gets a holiday as Wills and Kate set a wedding date
Royal watchers, romantics and well-wishers finally have a date: the royal wedding will take place on April 29 next year.
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A slim chance of success
There are moments in life when you feel the universe is telling you - as politely as possible - that you have become a Fat Bastard.
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Kate's perfectly proper look
I don't think Middleton can be hailed as a style icon yet - she dresses far too sensibly and maturely for such a title.
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Cycling: Games stars back on the track
New Zealand's road to the 2012 London Olympic begins in Adelaide this weekend at the Oceania track championships.
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A few of Neil MacGregor's favourite things
The most ambitious history project of the year — the British Museum’s A History of the World in 100 Objects — is now a book. Boyd Tonkin talks to its creator and author and finds out that how the world looks depends on where you stand.
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Netball: Ferns retain fastnet title
The Silver Ferns have retained their fastnet netball world series title with a hard-fought win over England in the final.
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Eat-and-runner gets just deserts
In London last Tuesday a Latvian, Janis Nords, was caught trying to skip out on a £1000 ($2050) bill at the St James's St restaurant L'Oranger.