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Police force to sell unused £11m HQ
A police force that spent more than £11 million on a headquarters it has never used has announced it will sell the site after it has been empty for five years.
Harry Potter edition fetches £150k new
A first edition of the first Harry Potter book, personally annotated by JK Rowling, has sold for £150,000 at auction.
Historic street signs snapped up
Some of London's most recognisable street signs, including those which have stood in Downing Street and Abbey Road, have fetched thousands of pounds at auction.
Three jailed for fake £1 coins plot
Three forgers have been jailed for what police believe is the largest ever plot to make fake pound coins in the UK, some of which may still be in circulation.
Wales needs better weather: Jones
Wales needs better weather if its tourism industry is to prosper - says the country's own First Minister.
Germany nationalises Bieber monkey
Justin Bieber's pet monkey is set to become the property of Germany.
Ferris wheel world record broken
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favourite.
Surgeons use chain to rebuild jaw
A cancer patient has thanked surgeons for saving her life by rebuilding part of her jaw using a chain similar to those used on bicycles.
Google Glasses prompt privacy fears
It is set to be the next big thing for gadget lovers everywhere - but users of Google Glass, a high-tech pair of spectacles with in-built hands-free video camera and internet access, are being given some basic advice: Take them off when visiting public conveniences.
Bond watch found at car boot sale
James Bond's geiger counter wristwatch from hit movie Thunderball has turned up at a car boot sale following years of mystery about its whereabouts.
£388m lottery winner yet to surface
A small Florida town is excitedly waiting to find out which of its citizens has won an enormous £388.6 million lottery.
Charity's anniversary name change
A charity set up by women to help on the home front during the Second World War has changed its name in a bid to persuade more men to volunteer.
Toddler taken to morgue in body bag
A toddler pulled from the wreckage of a car crash that killed five family members was sent to a morgue in a body bag in the belief he was dead.
Record jackpot in US lottery draw
A single ticket bought in Florida has matched all the numbers to win the highest Powerball lottery jackpot in history at an estimated 590.5 million US dollars (£389 million), officials said.
'Casual' police website wins fans
A Facebook page which uses jokey language and describes criminals as "numpties" and "Billy Burglar" has gained a popular following from the public.
Truck left dangling in bridge crash
A truck was left dangling over the side of a motorway bridge in Melbourne, Australia, after it flipped over and threw the driver about 65ft onto another road below, local media have reported.
Farne Islands puffin census starts
A puffin census is under way on the Farne Islands as National Trust rangers attempt to determine how many breeding pairs of the birds live on the iconic habitat.
'Obtuse' rail announcements slammed
Tourists are being confused by train conductors using obtuse language to tell passengers that they are approaching a station, a Labour MP has said.
Council may fine pigeon-feeders
Feeding a troublesome flock of pigeons roosting in a shopping precinct could see people facing fines or court action, a council has warned.
Aussie minister floored by kangaroo
An Australian politician taking his morning jog in the capital Canberra has come off second best after crossing a kangaroo.
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Latest News
Afghan interpreters can come to UK
Around 600 Afghan interpreters are to be offered the chance to settle in Britain after an apparent coalition rethink.
Electricity firm reveals 18% rise
Most typical household electricity bills in Northern Ireland will increase by £90 a year from July 1.
Payday lenders charging 1,700%
Some lenders in Northern Ireland are charging around 1,700% interest on payday loans, it has been revealed.
Latest Sport
Stoke confirm Pulis exit new
Tony Pulis' seven-year reign as Stoke manager has come to an end after he and the club agreed to part company by mutual consent.
Corbisiero looking to make his mark new
Alex Corbisiero is desperate to put an injury-ravaged season behind him and reassert his position as England's first-choice loosehead prop in the upcoming fixtures against the Barbarians and Argentina.
Lion O'Brien healing quickly
British and Irish Lions flanker Sean O'Brien could yet play for Leinster in Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 final after making rapid progress in his recovery from a knee injury.
Latest Showbiz
Apprentice teams milking the profit
Apprentice hopefuls are hoping to avoid an udder disaster as they try to cream off the biggest profit in their latest task.
'World class' rocker Bolder dies new
Bolder joined David Bowie's backing band in 1971, appearing on classic albums including Hunky Dory and Aladdin Sane. He went on to join Uriah Heep five years later and only stopped playing with the band a few months ago, due to his poor health.
Two films bring Italy to Cannes new
La dolce vita has arrived in Cannes thanks to a pair of films set in Italy exploring lives of affluent ennui.
