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    Burger Queen: Elizabeth II has her own McDonald's restaurant

    The Queen has bought her own drive-thru McDonald's in Berkshire. The Crown Estate bought it for £92 million.... One's lovin' it ... how the Queen might look serving up Big Macs Her Maj is a burger Queen By JAMIE PYATT 28 Jun 2008 The Sun THE Queen has her own...
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    EU punishes fruitseller - for selling fruit 1 millimetre too small

    A British trader has fallen foul of one of the EU's many petty, nonsensical and bureaucratic laws: his kiwi fruits are too small. The British public don't use Metric measurements but the EU eurocrats do and they say he is forbidden for selling those kiwi fruits as they are 1 millimetre - yes, 1...
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    The Red Arrows put the "Cor!" into the Big Apple

    The British military were back on the Eastern Seaboard of the United States this week..... not, unfortunately, to try and reclaim the area for Britain, but as a symbol of goodwill. The RAF's Red Arrows acrobatic team performed over New York City as a symbol of the friendship between Britain...
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    Taliban chief who killed Cpl Sarah is taken out by laser-guided missiles

    Corporal Sarah Bryant became Britain's first female casualty in Iraq when she was hit by the Taliban. She was killed along with five male colleagues. The British have now got revenge for, by killing the man who led the attack..... Britain's revenge: Taliban chief who killed Cpl Sarah is...
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    As football commentator John Motson prepares to retire, here are some Mottyisms

    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...
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    Dr Who: The Daleks, and Davros, are back and want Earth as part of their Empire

    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...
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    Rugby League: England destroy France in World Cup warm-up game

    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...
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    British tell the French: Give us the Bayeux Tapestry. It's ours.

    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...
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    Prince Harry is mobbed by adoring fans as he attends Royal Norfolk Show

    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...
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    British soldier spots 13 UFOs over barracks

    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...
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    The terrifying moment a tightrope walker lost his footing over a 500ft gorge

    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...
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    The Queen strips Mugabe of his knighthood for failing to uphold democracy

    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...
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    Royal mistress Nell Gwyn's expenses would shame our MPs but she was worth every penny

    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...
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    Britain bans Zimbabwe cricket team from playing in England next year

    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...
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    EU and democracy: How EU leaders respond when voters give "wrong" answer

    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...
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    The Territorial Army celebrates its 100th birthday

    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...
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    British accuse the French of blackmail over EU Treaty

    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...
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    The Queen shows her delight as her horse wins at Royal Ascot

    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...
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    Rugby Union: England Saxons beat Scotland "A" to win Churchil Cup again

    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...
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    30,000 gather at Stonehenge to welcome in Summer Solstice

    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 -...