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Madeleine McCann: Police 'looking at eight important new leads'

Bamburgh Castle: Guardian of England's north

Dana Johannsen visits a living piece of Northumberland history that vanquishes all traces of castle fatigue.

When green becomes mainstream in business

Business and the environment can be worlds apart. But in London, Anthony Doesburg discovers an organisation dedicated to cutting carbon emissions - while boosting the bottom line.

Soccer: Spaniard Sanchez has settled well in Welly

John Roughan: Doing the right thing by Maori

Five top cities for a white Christmas

Even if you've already blown this year's budget, you might wish to consider visiting one of these twinkling cities next Christmas.

Don't miss: Titanic Exhibition

<i>Titanic and Liverpool: The Untold Story</i> opens at Merseyside Maritime Museum in time for the 100th anniversary of the sinking.

Gwynne Dyer: Polling shows Putin out of favour

UK strike: Two million workers walk out

Up to two million public sector workers in Britain have gone on strike over...

Cricket: Martin to stick with what works

England's Hawk Conservancy Trust

This charitable trust, in the south of England, is home to eagles, owls, hawks, vultures and pretty much any other bird of prey you can imagine.

England: Day of the (big) birds

Jim Eagles visits a sanctuary for birds of prey in the south of England.

'It was a soap opera' - Guy Ritchie dishes on Madonna marriage

He’s rarely spoken about his failed marriage to Madonna, but director Guy Ritchie now flips the lid on life with his former Material Girl.

Farewell to wild man of cinema Ken Russell

Arrest after woman's racist rant on London tram (+ video)

Prince William in new rescue for missing crew