Marathon death sparks £200,000 for charity
More than £200,000 ($323,000) has been raised for the charity of a runner who died during last weekend's London Marathon.
Claire Squires, a 30-year-old hairdresser from North Kilworth, central Englan
Wimbledon's early victims to get 26 percent pay rise
Wimbledon's early victims will be comforted by a significant increase in prize money this year after organisers on Tuesday announced a 26 percent pay rise for first-round losers.
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Channel 4 to telecast a tale on Queen Victoria's last love
Britain's Channel 4 is all set to telecast a documentary Queen Victoria's Last Love, on the queen's infatuation with a tall, handsome Indian servant who was sent to her as a "gift" and how it nearly d
Soon, Hi-tech car may guide older drivers
British engineers are developing a new hi-tech car meant for elderlies which they say can guide the driver in identifying the safest routes.
Sarkozy in need of miracle: British press
Britain's Monday papers said only a miracle would keep Nicolas Sarkozy as French president but the far-right's 'stunning' gains in Sunday's vote had tarnished leftist Francois Hollande's likely win.
‘Office boredom makes men flirt’
Office boredom rather than sparks of passion drives men to flirt with female colleagues, says a Surrey University study based on a survey of 200 people.
‘Romantic relations driven by women’
In a romantic relationship, it’s the woman who takes the lead by relentlessly pursuing her man with phone calls and text messages, a new study has found.
Title race takes twist as Manchester United blow lead
The Premier League title race took another dramatic twist on Sunday when leaders Manchester United blew a two-goal lead to draw 4-4 with Everton and Manchester City beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 to
Vodafone says agrees takeover of Cable & Wireless
British mobile phone giant Vodafone on Monday said it had struck a deal to buy telecoms firm Cable & Wireless Worldwide for more than £1.0 billion.
"Vodafone ... and Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc ar
Robin Van Persie named PFA player of year
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie was named the English Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) player of the year on Sunday after scoring 27 league goals to revive his club's season.
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