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Pensioner's treasure at the bottom of her bag
An English pensioner who almost sold off an unwanted brooch for £10 has seen the item fetch more than £36,000 at auction.
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Paul Thomas: Trivial story with no sex and no intrigue
Three good, non-sinister reasons why young foreign tourists would want to hasten their departure
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Paul Holmes: You just wouldn't read about it
The Murdochs' protestations to MPs this week defied credibility.
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George Michael's first crush revealed
George Michael has revealed his first crush was Debbie Harry.
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England: Fine home for a bear of little brain
Ashdown Forest is one of Britain's many literary haunts, writes Robert McCrum.
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Bryan Gould: The day I lunched with Rupert Murdoch
Press baron's real danger lies in his blatant influence on politicians and global economic policies, writes Bryan Gould
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'I am interested in bad behaviour'
Booker Prize winner Alan Hollinghurst is not noted for his prolific output, so a new novel is always a great event. And his latest could be his best yet.
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<i>Jim Eagles:</i> A cheap flight that was cheerful
I've just used one of the European budget airlines for the first time, and found it very good.
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Cheryl Cole reunites with ex-husband
Cheryl Cole reunited with her ex-husband Ashley Cole at her birthday bash on Friday night.
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Rhys Meyers' suspected suicide attempt
Jonathan Rhys Meyers was hospitalised after a suspected suicide attempt on Tuesday.
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Janet Jackson's duet with deceased brother Michael
Janet Jackson will perform a virtual duet with her deceased brother Michael in London this week.
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Cultural capitals forge ties that bind
New Zealand musicians have secured a special place on the programme for the City of London Festival.
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Facelift? Not me, says Warne
A slimmer and smoother sports star denies rumours he's had cosmetic surgery.
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Fiction Addiction: Five hot new books
So many books, so little time. Selecting books for Fiction Addiction is a delicious but sometimes difficult task, so this month we sought help by asking you what makes a good book club read.