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13th, April 2009 Strange But True 2

Woman Cleared Of Killing Baby Son If He Is Reincarnated

His mother made an extraordinary deal with prosecutors Monday that her guilty plea to child abuse resulting in death will be withdrawn if her 1-year-old son, Javon Thompson, comes back to life... More »

13th, April 2009 Celebrities

Jade Goody Memorial: Help Wanted

Help wanted with Jade Goody tribute egg.. More »

13th, April 2009 Madeleine McCann 19

New TV Documentary Accuses Kate And Gerry McCann

It’s “shamed Goncalo Amaral” casting “doubt on Gerry and Kate's belief that she was snatched by a paedophile"... More »

13th, April 2009 Key Posts 13

Madeleine McCann Spotted at Aston Villa Versus Everton

“But when Villa take on Everton this afternoon for the riches of European glory, they would do well to recall the faith of their founders and to abandon the amnesia of their heritage”... More »

12th, April 2009 Strange But True

Saudi Arabian Man's Marriage To 8 Year Old Girl Is Legal

In Saudi Arabia judge Sheikh Habib Habib has declared that an 8-year-old girl's marriage to a 47-year-old man is legal... More »

12th, April 2009 Celebrities 3

America's Got Talent: David Hasseloff Threatens To Headbutt Piers Morgan

"Then he threatened to headbutt him. He said it loudly and clearly and everyone heard him. David was out of control, shouting and swearing..." More »

12th, April 2009 Sports

Minnesota Timberwolves And Arsenal Takes On Al Gore

“Al Gore hadn’t invented the Internet or global warming yet,” McHale said. “If only we’d had Al Gore, we’d have known what we were doing... More »

12th, April 2009 Strange But True

The World's Funniest Crime Video

Old Mr Anroak is not keen on funny videos - but this one is a gem. It is the world's funniest crime video - watch the brick... More »

12th, April 2009 Celebrities

Jessica Simpson's Thought For Easter

Why do we let the sun SET with its beauty, then find ourselves ugly? More »

12th, April 2009 Madeleine McCann 6

Archbishop Name Checks Claudia Lawrence and Madeleine McCann

Only a loon would not think it good news that missing persons were found, preferably alive and well. But why these two? Does the Bishop write his sermon on Google News in mind? More »

12th, April 2009 Reviews 4

Husband Of Woman Charged With Child Murder Complains About Police Mugshot

"The police booking photo ... is an ”insult against our religion”... More »

12th, April 2009 Politicians

Derek Draper And McBride: "I Wasn't Lying On Purpose"

Derek Draper: "I Wasn't Lying On Purpose" More »

12th, April 2009 Celebrities 3

Jade Goody Christmas Club Party

FAMILY and friends of tragic Jade Goody are to get a second chance to say goodbye at a special Christmas memorial service... More »

12th, April 2009 Celebrities 1

Jade Goody London Dungeons Exhibit: Update

Organisers from the London Dungeons have been casting for 'corpses' for their new attraction, Surgery: Blood and Guts... More »

12th, April 2009 Celebrities 1

Jade Goody Is A Turner Prize Exhibit

Mark McGowan will re-enact the final hours of Jade Goody’s life. It’s not a parody, but a tribute... More »

12th, April 2009 Key Posts 13

Revealed: The Emails That Did For 'Brilliant' Damian McBride

"If someone asked him that in an interview I predict we'd see him shifting uncomfortably in his seat and scratching around for an answer"... More »

11th, April 2009 Celebrities 1

Jade Goody's Anthea Turner Moment

Jack then put on a brave face as he headed to the bookies to place a bet before going to a pub to watch football. More »

11th, April 2009 Key Posts 18

Polar Bear Attacks Woman In Berlin (Video)

When Anorak learnt that a polar bear had attacked a woman in Berlin, we thought of Knut stood atop the Brandenburg Gate, roaring with triumph as he stuck Lily Allen's hair on his head... More »

11th, April 2009 Strange But True

Jesus Twitters From The Cross

This year, you can travel the Stations of the Cross online and be part of a worldwide audience – via cell phone, Blackberry, iPhone, or other Internet connection... More »

11th, April 2009 Politicians

Order Order: Derek Draper's Greatest Hit

Draper completely denies. Damien McBride says stuff. Tory Bear has a video... More »

11th, April 2009 Reviews 41

Susan Boyle's Got Talent

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11th, April 2009 Strange But True 3

An Interview With SpongeBob Cyberstalker Ann Bruno

“I was walking in the door with my brand-new baby, and someone was calling for my husband.” It was a female voice, she said, and the caller hung up... More »

11th, April 2009 Strange But True

Nominative Determinism: Mr Penaisbreath

Our continuing look at "nominative determinism" - people grow into the name they are given. See the canonisation of Jade Goody... More »

11th, April 2009 Photojournalism 1

God's View Of The Inauguration Of Obama

God's View Of The Inauguration Of Obama... More »

11th, April 2009 Key Posts 17

Ian Tomlinson Is Related To Jade Goody

This script was so word-perfect that I almost expected to see PR svengali Max Clifford (who offered his services to Jade Goody's family for an estimated £200,000 fee) to be hovering in the background... More »