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    Immigraton set to swell Britain's population to 81 million

    Due to immigration and a high birth rate - currently at its highest since 1981 - Britain's population could swell to 81 million by 2074, leaving it with possibly the biggest population in Western Europe... Immigration set to increase Britain's population by a third By JAMES SLACK 22nd...
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    Let your heir down lads! Princes William and Harry party with England's heroes

    England rugby heroes partied in a Paris bar with Princes William and Harry hours after their defeat against South Africa in the World Cup Final. The princes were at the Stade de France in Paris to cheer on the England boys. Despite their defeat in the Final to the Springboks, the England lads...
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    Brave England defeated by South Africa in the World Cup Final

    England were defeated by South Africa in the World Cup Final, though the whole country should be immensely proud of what they achieved. After winning the World Cup in 2003, England have gone through a period of transition, with older players retiring and the new generation of talent for the...
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    Elizabeth: The Golden Age

    "Elizabeth: The Golden Age" is a new British movie to be released on 2nd November. Based on a true story, it is an exploration of the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and the adventurer Sir Walter Raleigh. Using amazing special effects, the film also shows the defeat of the Spanish Armada...
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    Queen gives ex-Soviet spy a James Bond honour

    Ex-Soviet spy given James Bond honour By Natalie Paris and agencies 18/10/2007 Daily Mail Oleg Gordievsky is made a Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) at Buckingham Palace by Her Majesty. A former Russian spy has been granted the same honour...
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    Dallaglio: Send us victorious

    England's fiercely patriotic Lawrence Dallaglio has asked all England fans watching Saturday night's World Cup Final on TV to sing the national anthem - "God Save The Queen" - at the same time as the team does. England also have a new celebrity fan - country singer Kenny Rogers...
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    Historic day for aviation as Vulcan bomber returns to the skies after 14 years

    A Vulcan bomber took to the skies today for the first time since 1993. The British aircraft was used by the RAF and saw action in the Falklands War in 1982.... Historic day for aviation as Vulcan bomber returns to the skies after 14 years 18th October 2007 Daily Mail The Vulcan bomber -...
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    Martin Amis: Islamic states are less evolved

    British author Martin Amis has described Islamists as 'anti-Semites, psychotic misogynists and homophobes.' Martin Amis launches fresh attack on Muslim faith saying Islamic states are 'less evolved' By LAURA CLARK and TAHIRA YAQOOB 18th October 2007 Daily Mail The author Martin Amis...
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    Russia all but knock England out of Euro 2008

    The England rugby team are be doing well after reaching the World Cup Final for the second time in succession, but the England football team aren't. Having won their previous 5 games in the Euro 2008 qualifiers 3-0, England have slumped to a defeat to Russia on a plastic pitch in Moscow to leave...
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    A guide to eating in the 18th Century

    A guide to eating in the time of King George III has been uncovered in Derbyshire... Guide to eating in the 18th century 17/10/2007 The Telegraph Click to read “Eating quick or slow is characteristic of the vulgar. The first infers poverty, while the last infers that you dislike your...
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    Doctor Crippen may have been innocent, say DNA experts

    British doctor, Dr Crippen, was hanged on 23rd November 1910 in Pentonville Gaol, London, for murdering his wife. He has gone down in history as the first alleged criminal to be captured with the aid of wireless communication. His wife's dismembered body was found underneath his house. But...
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    The England rugby team's scrummy mummies in mini baby boom

    The England rugby team's scrummy mummies in mini baby boom By BETH HALE 17th October 2007 Daily Mail As a general rule, expectant mothers are advised to avoid stressful situations. So when England's rugby team take on South Africa on Saturday there will be one group of women in...
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    'Racist' Brits are hypocrites for cheering Hamilton, blasts Spanish racing supremo

    Spain's top motor racing official has blasted "racist" Brits for being hypocritical for supporting Britain's black Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, who could become World Champion on Sunday in just his debut season. In fact, the Spaniard is being hypocritical as it was Spanish fans who made...
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    What the "Crowngate" affair says about the BBC

    A royal mess Oct 11th 2007 From The Economist print edition What the “Crowngate” affair says about the BBC IT ALL started when RDF Media, a production company, sexed up a documentary it had made for the BBC called “A Year with the Queen” in order to sell it to foreign television firms at...
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    Everybody is scared of the English rugby beast

    After a long time of not playing good rugby - including at the start of the World Cup where they were thrashed 36-0 by South Africa - England are finally, at the perfect moment, playing like the World Champions that they are. Has the English rugby beast, which won 15 out of 16 friendly games in...
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    Inside the tortured mind of our hero Jonny Wilkinson

    2007 RUGBY WORLD CUP FINAL - ENGLAND VS SOUTH AFRICA Rugby World Cup: Inside the tortured mind of our hero Jonny Wilkinson By RICHARD PENDLEBURY 15th October 2007 Daily Mail Focus of a perfectionist: England fly half Jonny Wilkinson in his trademark pose as he prepares to take a kick...
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    Racing a cheetah, Bryan Habana, the man England must stop to win the Rugby World Cup

    2007 RUGBY WORLD CUP FINAL - SOUTH AFRICA VS ENGLAND Meet South Africa's Bryan Habana (named after former England soccer star Bryan Robson), who is regarded as the fastest rugby player on the planet. He can run 100 metres in 11 seconds and England need to tame him on Saturday when the two...
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    Rolling Stones' tour breaks attendance record

    Of the many great British supergroups formed in the 1960s era of Swinging London, The Rolling Stones are one of them that has been around continuously without ever breaking apart (Black Sabbath are the same) whereas others have quit and reformed many times over the years - such as Led Zeppelin...
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    Led Zeppelin prepare for November gig

    Led Zeppelin are to perform at the O2 Arena (formerly the Millennium Dome) in London in November. Formed in the 1960s, the supergroup are now using modern technology to sell their music.... Led Zeppelin to fo online By ONLINE REPORTER The Sun Led Zeppelin's "Mothership", released on 12th...
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    Meet Tetley, the little piggy the size of a cup of tea

    Tetley the pig is so small he is the size of a cup oftea. He is named after the Tetley Tea Company, the largest tea company in Britain Meet Tetley, the little piggy the size of a cup of tea 15th October 2007 Daily Mail With his paws spread wide and taking a step up on to a cup of tea...