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How the Ashes can be won and lost
With three tests remaining in the Ashes series what can both sides do to get their hands on the precious urn?

The fertility specialist who does things his own way
Mohamed Taranissi, the so-called 'bad boy of the fertility world' is still Britain's most successful IVF specialist.

The Ashes: Warne comeback on the cards?
With the Australian cricket team hitting a new low, is spin king Shane Warne about to come out of retirement and return to test cricket?

No escaping long arm of the law
A speeding driver has been ticketed by the same policeman on both sides of the world.

Let me give you some advice ...
The proliferation of household focused magazines has brought housekeeping professionalism to the fore.

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.

Rugby: Giteau to lead Barbarians
Australia's Matt Giteau will lead the Barbarians from first five-eighth against South Africa at Twickenham on Sunday.

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.

Words fit for a king
The little-known tale of an Australian 'quack' who helped save the British throne from embarrassment is soon to be released.

Daughter discussed risks of terrorism
The family of the NZ woman killed in the London terror attacks had discussed the risk of bombings with her.

'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.

Plain parents less likely to have girls - study
Good-looking couples are more likely to have daughters than plainer parents, according to a study.

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.

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.

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.

Two weddings a world apart
Kiwi bride-to-be Anna Pilkington jokes that Kate Middleton and Prince William have copied her.

Jelly good show
Time to get a wobble on, that old childhood favourite is enjoying a renaissance.

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.

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.