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Thatcher still dividing emotions

Whatever you thought about Margaret Thatcher and her policies, there is no denying what a hugely influential figure she was in this country.

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Let’s go wild in our 80s

A great new programme has really summed up how we feel about our old people in this country.  

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Tattoo shows true conviction

I saw a story of true devotion this week.

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Amazing fish could become tights

A primitive fish from the bottom of the ocean, dating back around 500 million years, has been found to contain a unique type of slime.

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April starts with lots of smiles

It seems we don’t need April Fools’ jokes in the media to put a smile on our faces this year.

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Were you made an April Fool of this year?

When we were growing up my Dad always used to get us with an April Fools’ Day prank, or, at least, tried to.

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Signed Beatles album sells for £191,000

A US auction has seen a signed copy of The Beatles’ album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band sell for £191,000 ($290,500).

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Olympics opening ceremony up for a Bafta

The 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, which was watched live by more than 24 million people last July, is among Bafta nominations this year.

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Humans are disappearing

An electronic system has replaced human toll collectors on San Francisco’s famous Golden Gate Bridge.

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Flapjacks are dangerous

Triangular flapjacks have…

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