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'Sunshine vitamin' pills may extend lives of cancer patients
A vitamin pill available for a few pence in any local chemist's shop may have a bigger impact in extending the survival of cancer patients than drugs costing tens of thousands of pounds, says a leading cancer specialist.
Facebook tribute pages to dead student Emily defaced
Facebook tribute pages to Emily Longley were defaced with lewd photos and nasty...
Arrests over football manager parcel bombs
British police have arrested two men after parcel bombs were sent to Neil Lennon, manager of Scottish football club Celtic.
Who knows what's next for Doctor Who?
The new Dr Who is off to Nixon-era America says sidekick, Karen Gillan, but that's one of the few details about the new series she'll let slip to Scott Kara.
'Crown prince of terror' missing after bin Laden raid
Osama bin Laden's youngest son and close confidant is reportedly missing after the raid in Pakistan last week which killed his father.
Lady Gaga's British obsession
Lady Gaga has submitted a bizarre rider requesting staff speak to her London accents.
Northern Ireland: Travelling on poetic licence
A superb coastal drive is even finer with a scribe aboard, says Peter Calder.
Longley got in with 'wrong crowd'
British police have played down the role of a stalker as they investigate the death of Emily Longley, suggesting that she may have taken drugs that contributed to her death.
Dying Princess Diana image set to shock
A graphic image of a dying Princess Diana is set to be screened in a controversial documentary into her fatal crash.
Paul McCartney proposed with $650,000 rock, no prenup
Sir Paul McCartney's fiancée Nancy Shevell talks 'surprise' proposal, reveals the couple will marry 'soon'.
Mac haters rejoice!
What does an Apple geek do on arrival in London? Go to the nearest Apple Store, of course.
Govt makes it a lot easier for the rich to get NZ passports
Changes to the Government's business migration scheme will make it easier for rich foreign investors to qualify as investor migrants.
Born to be happy: Discovering the 'happiness gene'
Some people are born happy, scientists say. Researchers have identified a "happiness gene" that makes people more likely to feel satisfied with their lives. Their sunny dispostion is an accident of birth, at least in part.
Spy me a river on a London tour
Speedboat ride recreates a famous James Bond chase scene, writes Rebecca Barry Hill.
David Hasselhoff's ex 'considering' being Zsa Zsa Gabor surrogate
David Hasselhoff's ex-wife Pamela Bach is reportedly considering being a surrogate for ailing star Zsa Zsa Gabor and her husband.
Wine: Look how far we've come
The New Zealand wine industry should be proud of its achievements.
Brian Rudman: Brit fantasy to Hollywood action spin
Week of nostalgia covers antiquated monarchy, yesterday's terrorist and old political battles
Cinemas at war with studios over home screenings
British cinema chains could refuse to show major films in a showdown with two leading studios over home viewing.
Why musicians can't resist the 'king of instruments'
Weighing 150 tons, soaring 70ft into the air and featuring 9,997 pipes, the Royal Albert Hall's 19th-century pipe organ is far from contemporary music's cutting edge.