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The BBC's John Motson is Britain's most famous football commentator. His career has lasted over thirty years and is now considered a British institution, as well as the "voice of football." "Motty" is famous for wearing a sheepskin coat during his TV commentaries and is famous for his odd...

The Daleks, Dr Who's biggest enemy, were back on British screens last night. They have returned to the world's longest-running sci-fi series to make Earth a part of their new Empire. Davros, the leader of the Daleks and the most evil being in the Universe, also returned in last night's...

RUGBY LEAGUE England destroyed France in a World Cup warm-up game. The match, at the Stade Ernest Wallon in Toulouse, was played in 80 degree heat, perfect conditions for England to practise in for when they play their opening game of the 2008 Rugby League World Cup against Papua New Guinea in...

A British historian has demanded that the French give the Bayeux tapestry back to the British.... It's our tapestry - give it back It's ours, you sew and sews ... the 'British' version of the Bayeux Tapestry By ALEX WEST 25th June 2008 The Sun A TOP historian called on the...

Prince Harry was mobbed by adoring members of the public again today whilst attending the Royal Norfolk Show. The usual crowds of teenage girls, children and other members of the public all gathered to greet the prince at the show in Costessey, Norfolk. The show is one of the highlights of...

A British soldier has witnessed THIRTEEN UFO's flying over Tern Hill barracks near Market Drayton, Shropshire. The Corporal, of the 1st Battalion of the Irish Regiment, described the UFOs as "rotating cubes"..... Soldier spots 13 UFOs above barracks By Urmee Khan 25/06/2008 The...

Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, in south west England, is Britain's largest gorge. It is often referred to as Britain's equivalent of the Grand canyon, though on a much smaller scale. The gorge is also famous for being the place where Cheddar Cheese is made, and where Britain's earliest complete...

Britain is finally starting to take action with with its former colony Zimbabwe (no-one else seems to be doing so). The Queen has stripped Mugabe of his knighthood over his disregard for democracy. This follows Britain banning the Zimbabwe cricket team playing in England in May next year...

Nell Gwyn is the most famous royal mistress in British history. She was one of the many mistresses of King Charles II, who reigned from 1660-1685. She was originally a fruit-seller, selling oranges in the pit of the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane. She made it into the big time when she met...

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is expected to announce a ban on the Zimbabwe cricket team coming to England to play a one day series in May next year. Zimbabwe, which gained independence from Britain in 1980, will probably be banned from Britain until it follows the rule of international...

Last week, the Irish voted "NO!" to the EU Constitution. But the EU, which has shown itself to be anti-democratic, probably won't take much notice... Democracy in Europe Jun 19th 2008 From The Economist print edition How Europe's leaders respond when voters give the wrong answer...

The Territorial Army (TA), the reserve force of the British Army made up of part-time soldiers, celebrated its 100th birthday yesterday in a special event held at Horseguards Parade in London yesterday. The TA was created in 1908 by the Secretary of State for War, Richard Haldane. The TA...

The British have accused the French of arrogance and blackmail in the wake of the Irish voting "NO" to the EU Constitution. The French President seems to be angry that the people of the Republic of Ireland have rejected the Lisbon Treaty in a national referendum - if only ONE EU state votes...

The Queen - a huge horseracing fan - showed her delight yesterday as her horse, Free Agent, won the Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot. It was her first success at Royal Ascot since 1999.... Free Agent is Queen's first Royal Ascot winner since 1999 By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter...

RUGBY UNION The all-dominating England Saxons inevitably beat Scotland "A" in Chicago to win the Churchill Cup....again. The Scots were destroyed by the English just as they were at the Battle of Flodden in 1513. England Saxons are unbeaten in this tournament for the last two years and...

People from all over the country - England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales - and people from abroad all gathered at Stonehenge in Wiltshire in the early hours of yesterday morning to welcome in the longest day of the year. 30,000 were at the prehistoric site, the largest crowd since 2003. But -...

Wimbledon, the world's oldest tennis tournament, gets under way tomorrow in Wimbledon, south west London. It is the world's premier ternnis tournament, and the only Grand Slam tennis tournament played on grass. Let's take a look at the impressive new centre court... The wider view...

The 8th Duke of Wellington, a descendant of the 1st Duke of Wellington who defeated the French at Waterloo in 1815, is leading a campaign to save the farmhouse which was pivotal during the battle. Duke of Wellington joins fight to save Battle of Waterloo farmhouse By Stephen Adams, Arts...

World War II Nazi Milivoj Asner, 95, has been seen mingling amongst Euro 2008 football fans in Austria. Asner is wanted by Croatia for war crimes but, shamefully, Austria refuses to extradite (just as Germany, sickeningly, refuses to extradite a WWII Nazi who is wanted in Denmark). Asner...

Portugal will beat Germany in the Euro2008 Quarter Finals - according to Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer. Prior to the start of Euro 2008, Germany had never won ANY game at all in the European Championships since they beat the Czech Republic in the Final of Euro 1996. In Euro 2000 and Euro...