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15th, February 2011 TV & Radio 3

It's OK To Laugh At Slurring Serene Branson

Remember that “hilarious” story about Grammys TV reporter Serene Branson having a suspected stroke on air..? More »

15th, February 2011 Strange But True

Headless Body Died Of Natural Causes, Say Tulsa Police

The headless body found in a Tulsa home died of natural causes. Well, so say the police... More »

15th, February 2011 Reviews

The Independent's i Newspaper Just Loves Celebrities

The TV advert loftily boasts that the paper features no news of celebrities. Let's see if there is truth in advertising... More »

14th, February 2011 Strange But True 2

St Valentine's Day: Aquarists Marry Underwater At London Acquatrium (Photos)

Unless he was marrying the turtle…? Melanie Phillips was right! More »

14th, February 2011 Music

Katy Perry Owes It All To Georgina Baille

Georgina Baille is the sprit of the Grammys... More »

14th, February 2011 Key Posts

Colombian Cocaine Smugglers Use 100ft-Long Submarine: Photos

You are about to see photos of a submarine used by drugs smugglers in Colombia... More »

14th, February 2011 Music

Justin Bieber Fans Attack Esperanza Spalding

When Esperanza Spalding won the prize for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards, Justin Bieber fans ripped off their pull ups and tossed them at the screen... More »

14th, February 2011 Politicians

On Libya's Day Of Rage Gaddafi Will Hide Behind Israel

Muammar Gaddafi gears up for the protests modeled on event sin Tunisia and Egypt by trying to deflect any protest away from himself... More »

14th, February 2011 Celebrities

Peter Andre's Sole Custody Of The Kidzz: Katie Price Warms

Katie Price warms the pyjamas; Princess is burnt; Peter wants the kidzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz More »

14th, February 2011 Technology

Liverpool Discovers: Public Art Binds The City

The Runner catches the eye in Liverpool’s A Trail of Discovery public art exhibition. Photos... More »

14th, February 2011 Strange But True 1

Manchester Race Of The Day: Steve Aldridge And His Mother Vivien Monk

Steve Aldridge and his mother Vivien Monk make their way around Manchester City centre on their mobility scooters with their humourous signs... More »

14th, February 2011 Reviews 2

Sun Says Serene Branson's Suspected Stroke At Grammys Is 'Hilarious'

The Sun’s “staff reporter” thinks it “hilarious” that CBS news reporter Serene Branson may have suffered a stroke during a live TV broadcast at the Grammy Awards last night... More »

14th, February 2011 Reviews 1

Nikitta Grender: Carl Whant Charged With Child Destruction

Carl Whant is at Caerphilly Magistrates' Court. He's been charged with murder and child destruction... More »

14th, February 2011 TV & Radio

The Greatest Boxing Ring Entrance Ever: Usman Ahmed

Here’s Uzzy: He flies like a carrier bag in the breeze and stings like antiseptic cream in a graze… More »

14th, February 2011 Politicians

Thilo Sarrazin Speaks At The LSE: A Hot-Bed Of Anti-Semitism?

Thilo Sarrazin is the German who says Muslims are dunces and Jews all share a gene. He's at the LSE, where anti-Semitism is rife... More »

14th, February 2011 Politicians 2

Indian Minister Reads Portuguese Foreign Minister's Speech: This Is The Future Of Democracy

This is how all diplomacy should be conducted. You toss the speeches into the air, everyone pulls one out and thus takes turns at being the bad guy or the good guy.... More »

14th, February 2011 Strange But True 5

St Valentine's Day: My Wife Is A Rock

St. Valentine's Day: the right person for you is out there... More »

14th, February 2011 Strange But True

Malaysian Leader Says St Valentine's Day Is Non Muslim

Muslims must know that St Valentine's Day is a trap that will force you into sex with a loved one... More »

13th, February 2011 Politicians

Egypt Sticks Up Two Fingers To Tony Blair And Peace

Tony Blair goes on the BBC's Andrew Marr show. He wants us to know that we must avoid "hysteria" about the Muslim Brotherhood... More »

13th, February 2011 Film

Baftas 2011: Winners And Helena Bonham-Carter's Rain In Photos

Helena Bonham-Carter takes the metal face for the Best Supporting Actress... More »

13th, February 2011 Reviews 4

Wikileaks: Julian Assange Takes Credit For Egypt Revolution

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is right and his site did trigger revolution in Tunisia and Egypt, is he responsible for any deaths...? More »

13th, February 2011 In Pictures

World Cup Photos: 1966

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13th, February 2011 In Pictures

Eric Bristow: In Photos

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13th, February 2011 Flashback

Royal Weddings In Photos: A Pictorial History Of British Royals Marrying

There but for the Grace of god... More »

13th, February 2011 Strange But True

Education, Educashun, Educaitin

We don't need no Educaitin... More »