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Devon: Clued-up for Christie country trip
Kevin Pilley follows in the footsteps of the creator of genteel supersleuth Miss Marple.

Turning back time
After a tough financial year, fashion designers seek solace in the familiar with a move back to their signature styles.

Big OE back on the menu
If London and other traditional destinations for the OE-brigade are back in business, corporates here could be hit with huge attrition rates.

Britain: Ten-year-old schoolboys convicted of attempted rape
A pair of primary school boys yesterday became two of the youngest sex offenders in Britain after being found guilty of the attempted rape of an eight-year-old girl.

Prince Andrew flies home to deal with bribe scandal
Prince Andrew has flown home from his duties as British trade envoy in the wake of the scandal enveloping his ex-wife.

Sibling rivalry in bid for top UK politics job
When two brothers come to inhabit the same high-profile worlds - in politics, sport, media or music - it is hard not to wonder how they stay neutral.

What's up, Doc? Britain's favourite boot at 50
Their fans range from skinheads to fashion models - and more than 100 million pairs have been sold worldwide since they made their debut. Ralph Miller and Susie Mesure salute Dr Martens boots as they celebrate their half-century.

Campaigners vow to stop Britain's first TV ad for abortion services
The first television advert for abortion services in the UK is to be aired next week, prompting anger from anti-abortion groups.

Dame Kiri 'not interested' in Susan Boyle's success
Questioned about the the appeal of 'crossover' artists, Dame Kiri said: 'You insult me by even wanting to bring it into this conversation'.

Liz Hurley: Hugh Grant is 'my overall best friend'
Hugh Grant 'virtually has a bedroom' at the house Hurley shares with her husband Arun Nayar and son Damian, the actress told Zest magazine.

The earth isn't moving any more
Do you still have sex? I only ask because, according to a new report, just published in the journal Reproductive BioMedicine Online, it may be a dying art.

UFO-chasing hacker: Nasa security 'truly shocking'
Accused of "the biggest military hack of all time" Gary McKinnon is, according to the US, the most dangerous hacker in the world.

Supermodel Claudia Schiffer gives birth
Supermodel Claudia Schiffer has become a mother for the third time.

Awkward questions bring the love-in to an end
Coalition already stuttering as Tories query issues of Europe and vote system reform.

Family wins dispute over guardianship of 'human iPod'
Derek Paravicini has severe learning difficulties but is also an extraordinarily talented musician who can instantly remember the most complex of melodies.

UK Govt's bonfire of old policies
Civil servants across Whitehall have started the process of destroying schemes that they have spent years preparing.

Kiwi designer creates wardrobe for British first lady
Britain's new first lady Samantha Cameron was dressed by New Zealand designer Emilia Wickstead.

Buy one ruling party, get one free
This may have been a shotgun wedding, but David Cameron and Nick Clegg were determined to convince us that their parties really have fallen in love.

Cameron's sure-footed journey to the top
You don't have to be a swivel-eyed conspiracy theorist to think that David Cameron was bound to be Prime Minister one day.