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Shakespeare autograph to go on show new
A priceless William Shakespeare signature is to go on display at an exhibition.
Baby crocodiles make public debut new
Three tiny baby crocodiles which are only 11 inches long have made their public debut at a zoo.
Johnson works on silver jubilee rap new
Boris Johnson has admitted he wrote a rap on the Queen's silver jubilee.
Arrest warrant for 'dead' rapper
Lack of a death certificate or burial site and sparse obituary information has led to talk in hip-hop circles that rapper Tim Dog, who owes thousands of dollars to women he was convicted of swindling, faked his own death.
Richard III was in 'untidy' grave
The remains of King Richard III, which were discovered under a city car park, were found in a hastily dug, untidy grave, researchers have revealed.
'Indoor beach' among oddest claims
A holiday home insurer has revealed some of its strangest ever claims, including a swan crashing through the roof and guests creating an "indoor beach".
War Horse puppet on Wembley turf
Joey the giant puppet from West End hit show War Horse is to tread the turf at Wembley by putting in an appearance before the Uefa Champions League Final this weekend.
M&S hails new sweet green tomato
Marks and Spencer is selling what it claims is the first ripe and sweet green tomato on the high street in a trial with a Lancashire farmer.
Flag of Europe replaced at Holyrood
The Flag of Europe outside the Scottish Parliament has been replaced after it was spotted flying with just 11 stars.
Man, 80, oldest to climb Everest
Eighty-year-old Japanese mountaineer Yuichiro Miura has become the oldest man to reach the top of Mount Everest.
'Hairy moment' for 400lb tiger Ty
It's not unusual for a cat to get a hairball, but a 400lb tiger needed help from vets when he could not cough up a football-sized fur lump by himself.
Crews rescue boy wedged in chimney
A teenager had to be rescued by the fire service after falling down a chimney.
Rubber duck becomes a dog's dinner
A mobile phone, a rubber duck and a £20 note have all ended up inside dogs' stomachs, according to a new survey.
Cross-dressing spy 'embarrassed' UK
Spies might be supposed to be masters of disguise, but a British intelligence officer caused embarrassment to his political masters through his penchant for dressing up, according to official papers made public on Thursday.
One sentence story writer honoured
An author who pens stories the length of a sentence has scooped this year's Man Booker International Prize.
Sugary syrup effects 'like drug'
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.
Review: The Hangover Part III
Comedy with big following means blockbuster
Good guy Zach Galifianakis
Hangover star takes 87-year-old to premiere
Cannes femmes: Shayk and Ambrosio on red carpet
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
Zoo worker injured in tiger attack new
A zoo worker has been seriously injured in a tiger attack at an animal park, police said.
Shakespeare autograph to go on show new
A priceless William Shakespeare signature is to go on display at an exhibition.
Belfast care home fall 'had role' in pensioner death new
Injuries caused when a pensioner fell from a lifting hoist at a Belfast care home contributed to his death, a coroner said today.
Latest Sport
Fernandes admits QPR mistakes new
QPR chairman Tony Fernandes has given a blunt assessment of his time at the helm of the club, admitting his mistakes contributed to the club's recent relegation.
Foden wants redemption new
Ben Foden has lurched from one disappointment to the next this season - but all that will be forgotten if he can help Northampton defeat arch-rivals Leicester to win their first Aviva Premiership title.
Flood keen to remove 'bitter taste' new
Leicester fly-half Toby Flood is desperate to get rid of the "bitter taste" of back-to-back Aviva Premiership final defeats against Northampton.
Latest Showbiz
Fresh Prince stars reunite at show new
Will Smith was reunited with two of his Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air co-stars as his eldest son Trey made his DJing debut in London.
Cotillard learns language for film new
Marion Cotillard has revealed she learned Polish for her role in new film The Immigrant.
1D champion at Social Star Awards new
One Direction scooped four gongs at the first ever Social Star Awards, while Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were also recognised.
