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Schools attempt weather news record

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:00 GMT

Pupils from hundreds of schools across the country are trying to create a new record for the the world's largest interactive weather report.

Call for “amphibian-friendly” roads

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00 GMT

In a bid to protect common toads from being killed by traffic during their spring migration, wildlife campaigners are calling for more “amphibian-friendly” roads.

TV host finishes Channel crossing

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 9:00 GMT

Television presenter Christine Bleakley has completed her water-ski challenge across the English Channel in a time of around one hour and 40 minutes.

Laundrette boss signs record deal

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:25 GMT

A London laundrette owner who was spotted as a backup singer and harpist for Robbie Williams has signed a record deal worth £1.25 million.

TV host to operate car on coffee

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:20 GMT

TV host Jem Stansfield is set to go on a 210-mile road trip in a car that will run on espressos.

Crouch tops funniest sportsman list

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:00 GMT

England and Spurs footballer Peter Crouch has been voted at the funniest man in British sport.

Michelle Obama donates ball gown

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:16 GMT

Michelle Obama has donated the gown that she wore to the 2009 inaugural ball to the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History, keeping with the tradition.

Hadrian's Wall set to be illuminated

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:909 GMT

Historic monument Hadrian’s Wall is set to be illuminated from coast to coast by over 1,000 volunteers from across the world.

Couple quit smoking to get married

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 15:11 GMT

A couple who saved £1,600 by quitting their 70-a-day smoking habit are set to tie the knot next month, in Chesterfield.

Man leaves sporting bets to charity

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:33 GMT

A series of sporting bets placed by an Oxford man before his death could raise more than £300,000 for a charity.

London premiere for Love Never Dies

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:22 GMT

Andrew Lloyd Webber's sequel to The Phantom Of The Opera - Love Never Dies - is due to be premiered at London's Adelphi Theatre.

Shambles in York 'most picturesque'

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 14:45 GMT

An old shopping street in York, with buildings dating back to the 15th century, has been crowned Britain’s most picturesque in the Google Street View Awards.

Yorkshire pudding EU protection bid

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 13:18 GMT

Plans are under way to get Yorkshire pudding the same protected status as Champagne and Parma ham to stop producers from outside the country capitalising on the famous name.

Cycling celebrities hit £1m target

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 13:11 GMT

The celebrity team who cycled from John O'Groats to Land's End are celebrating after having smashed their £1 million fund-raising target.

Rapper Stryder gives finance lesson

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 13:20 GMT

Students at a London school have received lessons in personal finance from rapper Tinchy Stryder.

Corrie stage show to mark anniversary

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 13:12 GMT

The past 50 years of Coronation Street is going to be made into a new stage show to mark the hit ITV soap's golden anniversary.

Golden girl Amy gets warm welcome

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 11:24 GMT

The city of Bath has given a warm welcome to Amy Williams as she returned home with a Winter Olympics gold medal.

Giant pumpkin sail for charity

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 11:19 GMT

A "big veg" gardener is ready to set sail in a giant pumpkin to raise money for injured soldiers.

Research on science in kitchen

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 11:13 GMT

Scientists and well-known chefs have come together to find the perfect dish in an attempt to learn why some foods taste delicious while others are terrible.

Wheelchair club gets new premises

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 13:37 GMT

An Ipswich wheelchair football club will celebrate its relaunch with a game at its revamped premises.