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Monday 08 July 1996 23:02 BST

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Good Day for poetic justice, as Donald Sprague failed to arrive in time at a court in Mays Landing, New Jersey, where he was due for sentencing. His crime? Car theft. His reason for lateness? His car had been stolen. A new sentencing date has been scheduled for this Friday.

Bad Day for the Princess of Wales, who has dropped to fourth place in the "Sunglasses Wearer of the Year" award after winning it in 1995. This time the poll of fashion writers awarded the title to Liz Hurley, ahead of Paula Yates and Mick Jagger. Diana was next, with Bruce Willis and Elton John close behind.

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