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Sugary syrup effects 'like drug' new
A sugary syrup widely used in processed foods like biscuits can cause behavioural changes similar to the effects of cocaine, according to new research.
Image shows 'ideal woman celebrity'
This is how the ideal female celebrity would look, according to a new survey.
Cow handbag design offal-y daring
As fashion designs go, some might say it is just offal.
Puppy swallows whole lolly stick
A puppy survived after swallowing a four-and-a-half-inch lolly stick, vets have said.
New mayor crashes car into shop
The new mayor of an area of Suffolk is recovering after driving his car into a branch of Tesco Express.
Octogenarians race in Everest duel
An 80-year-old Japanese extreme skier who just missed becoming the oldest man to reach the summit of Mount Everest five years ago is back on the mountain to make another attempt at the title.
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
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.
Facebook too old, say teens
Twitter booming as social media destination
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Latest News
Fraser challenged on absent reports new
A top civil servant has been challenged over absent reports and minutes from meetings of a financial lobby group with access to the highest level of Government.
Whale rescued from lobster pots new
A whale has been rescued after becoming entangled in lobster pots.
Olympians enjoy royal garden party new
The Queen has hosted the first Buckingham Palace garden party of the summer for Olympians, Paralympians and London 2012 officials.
Latest Sport
Ten-year ban for rider Ahern new
Group One-winning jockey Eddie Ahern has been disqualified for a total of 10 years following the conclusion of a British Horseracing Authority corruption hearing.
Viztoria primed for Classic tilt new
Eddie Lynam reports Viztoria on course for the Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Sunday.
Havana shoots for Guineas gold new
Jamie Spencer is likely to adopt different tactics on Havana Gold in Saturday's Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh.
Latest Showbiz
Jennifer Aniston in Friends reunion skit
Jennifer Aniston reunited with Matthew Perry and Courteney Cox to promote her upcoming appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Kim Kardashian's 'musical' baby shower invites
Kim Kardashian has sent out baby shower invites inside music boxes, featuring a spinning ballerina who looks just like her.
Keira Knightley had 'happy' honeymoon
Keira Knightley’s new musician husband James Righton doesn’t think married life will affect his band.
