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Roman cemetery found under car park
Car parks in Leicester are fast becoming the hottest place in town for archaeologists.
Tiny robot RoboBee starts flights
A winged robot the size of a housefly has taken its first controlled flight.
Ex-hostage amused by WI pirate boob
A former hostage has spoken of the moment he walked into a Women's Institute meeting to give a talk on international piracy and found the group dressed as pirates.
Westwood designs new Virgin uniform
Dame Vivienne Westwood has designed a new uniform for Virgin Atlantic staff to help them look "more glamorous".
Briton amazed by Lincoln roots
A former civil servant has said he was "exhilarated" to learn he is the cousin of US president Abraham Lincoln.
Lottery winners tidy hospice garden
Green-fingered lottery winners have picked up their trowels and watering cans to help transform a garden at a children's hospice.
Report looks at plane's near miss
A passenger plane was involved in a near miss with an unidentified object in the skies above Glasgow, according to a report.
PM 'less polite' than Brown at PMQs
David Cameron has been less polite than Gordon Brown when responding to backbench MPs at Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), new university research claims.
Station has 14 passengers in a year
Some main line train stations are operating with fewer than 30 passengers - not just in an hour or a day but in a whole year.
Video: IBM creates tiny molecular movie
US scientists have taken the idea of a short film down to molecular levels.
Manics plan schedule around rugby
Manic Street Preachers have fixed up a series of shows Down Under to allow them to watch rugby between their gigs.
Walkers warned over cliff collapse
This is all that remains of a coastal path after a 100 metre stretch of cliff dramatically collapsed into the sea.
Global 'happiness index' now online
A Footsie-style "happiness index" that measures the mood of the world on any given day can now be accessed by anyone online.
Does antimatter fall up, not down?
Scientists have embarked on one of the strangest experiments ever - to see whether atoms of exotic antimatter fall up instead of down.
Upside-down jellyfish breed at zoo
A smack of upside-down jellyfish has arrived at Bristol Zoo.
Bond-style app could help UK spies
British spies could be offered a James Bond-style smartphone app after a UK company devised what it believes to be the world's first totally secure messaging service.
Rescued puppies picture of health
These playful dogs are a picture of health after a rough start in the hands of an unscrupulous breeder.
Rock band sponsors kids' rugby team
A children's rugby team can boast the loudest shirt in sport - after getting sponsored by rock legends Def Leppard.
Chain removed from puppy's stomach
Buster the Staffordshire Bull terrier puppy needed emergency surgery after swallowing a two-foot long metal lead, his owners have said.
Pheasant surprise as bird survives
A pheasant which was hit by a car and got stuck inside the vehicle's front grille for more than five hours has been released back into the wild.
Madeleine McCann: New suspects identified by UK police
North West 200: Live pictures plus race schedule
In Pictures: Balmoral Show
Nice-but-dull Kate's annoying baby bump pose
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
County Down stately home badly damaged in fire new
One of Northern Ireland's grandest stately homes has been badly damaged in a fire.
'Casual' police website wins fans new
A Facebook page which uses jokey language and describes criminals as "numpties" and "Billy Burglar" has gained a popular following from the public.
Pope discusses crisis with Merkel new
German chancellor Angela Merkel, mindful of the importance of Christian voters in September elections, has met with Pope Francis during a quick trip to Rome which focused on helping victims of Europe's economic crisis and emphasising the continent's Christian roots.
Latest Sport
Sexton intrigued by O'Gara move new
Jonathan Sexton has been taken by surprise to hear that long-time rival Ronan O'Gara will be his coach at Racing Metro.
McDowell earns Colsaerts revenge new
Graeme McDowell finally got the better of Nicolas Colsaerts in the Volvo World Match Play Championship, despite a remarkable escape from an unsavoury hazard by the defending champion.
Aussies suffer injuries in NSW clash new
Six Australia hopefuls including veteran flanker George Smith and hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau suffered injuries as the Waratahs came from behind to post a thrilling 28-22 victory over the Brumbies in a brutal Super 15 local derby at ANZ Stadium in Sydney.
Latest Showbiz
Kristen Stewart ‘wants normal life with Pattinson’
Kristen Stewart is apparently dreaming about the "normal family life" she wants with Robert Pattinson.
Monica Bellucci shares insecurities
Monica Bellucci thinks her star sign is one of the reasons she battles feelings of insecurity.
Benedict Cumberbatch never expected success
Benedict Cumberbatch still quite can't believe the success he's having in Hollywood.
