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Murderous monologues from the citizens of Making-Ends-Meet

Only 234 English setters were registered with the Kennel Club last year

English setter on the brink of extinction

The English setter, a dog breed which has survived for more than 400 years, is on the brink of extinction because of the fad for smaller dogs.

Video: Paris Hilton on why God made celebrities

Paris Hilton answers that age old question, why did God make celebrities?

Paris Hilton loses phone

Paris Hilton has lost two of her iPhones.

Paris Hilton intruder receives two-year jail sentence

An intruder who tried to break into Paris Hilton's home has been sentenced to two years in prison.

Lang Lang: The Pied Piper pianist of China

Be kind, global star urges parents, as budding musicians vie to join him

Holy Moly, scourge of celebrity culture, sells out to Endemol

Holy Moly began as an online message board with the intention of puncturing the inflated egos of celebrities. More than eight years later it has joined forces with Endemol, the company behind Big Brother. And to mark the occasion, Jamie East, the internet entrepreneur who has spent most of this century concealing his identity and answering to the name of Mr Holy Moly, has revealed himself to the public.

Paris Hilton wants royal wedding invite

Paris Hilton wants to get an invitation to the royal wedding.

Paris Hilton: I'm happy and healthy

Paris Hilton insists she has never been happier.

Diva Zappa's knits are the daughters of invention

Frank Zappa's youngest daughter, Diva, 31, has her first UK show of contemporary knitwear art and "couture canvases".

Demi Moore's Striptease is film fans' 'favourite guilty pleasure'

Demi Moore's film Striptease - awarded the title of worst movie of the year when released - was today named film fans' favourite guilty pleasure.

Paris Hilton blocked from entering Japan

Paris Hilton's spokeswoman says Japanese officials have stopped the celebrity socialite from entering the country for a promotional appearance a day after she pleaded guilty to misdemeanour charges in Las Vegas.

Paris Hilton banned from resorts after drug arrest

Paris Hilton was banned from two resorts on the Las Vegas Strip and her boyfriend dismissed as a nightclub partner following their arrests in a vehicle that police said reeked of cannabis.

Paris Hilton likely to avoid jail on cocaine bust

Paris Hilton was charged today with cocaine posession after a high-profile arrest in Las Vegas during the weekend, but the socialite is unlikely to do a second stint behind bars.

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From Tom Daley's six-pack to scantily clad volleyball players, Olympic athletes are being sold on their sex appeal. Why can't we appreciate talent, not totty?
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There are plenty of events to help you fly the flag during the Diamond Jubilee long weekend and half term
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They have every right to be exhausted after four taxing years of almost non-stop action but the chance to claim a unique treble is spurring them on
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Friday's 'slow' 100m has done nothing to dent Jamaican's supreme confidence he will triumph in London
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Being a teenager is hard enough – for those with hearing loss, it can be even more complicated
A right royal trip down the river

A right royal trip down the river

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Matilda Battersby finds out how the clock plays tricks with our minds