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Alone together: Camilla Chafer with her son Max, who is now 11

'I'm glad I was a teenage mother'

When Camilla Chafer became pregnant while studying for A-levels, it could have spelt the end of all her ambitions. But 11 years on, she believes it was the making of her

Why your workout isn't working

Still not getting any thinner? Research shows the link between exercise and weight loss is not nearly as simple as most of us think.

'I'm glad I was a teenage mother'

Inside Life & Style

Killer robots, or helpful household gadgets? new

Eric Horvitz illustrates the potential dilemmas of living with robots by telling the story of how he once got stuck in an elevator at Stanford Hospital with a droid the size of a washing machine.

This week's top fashion web sales: Christmas gifts for everyone

Almost all major sample sale sites have added special Christmas sections to their offer now, with some of them -- such as Rue La La -- even posting selections of 'fool-proof' gifts for 'him' and 'her.' As for discounted designer fashion, this week holds sales by Rodarte, Thakoon, and Valentino.

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Our pick of the property market

Supply shortage helps boost house prices new

House prices rose for the fifth month in a row during November as the market continued to be boosted by a shortage of homes for sale, figures showed today.

Wine-tasting club is the toast of top independent girls' school

Out-of-school sessions designed to educate teens and curb binge drinking

Fake drugs trade on the rise: EU

The trade in counterfeit medicines in the European Union has exceeded the body's worst fears, the European industry commissioner said on Monday.

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Pet of the week: The micro pig

Who are these little porkers?They're micro pigs, and no, your eyes do not deceive you – they really are quite wee. Unlike pigs that are bred for bangers, micro pigs are kept as loving, adorable pets who are actively encouraged to stay small, typically reaching a height of about 16 inches. We can safely say that this is one little piggy that won't be going to market.

China auto sales and output go over 12 million units

China's auto output and sales exceeded a record 12 million units each in the first 11 months of the year, state media said Monday, cementing the Asian giant's status as the world's largest car market.