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The Royal Observatory Greenwich want you to get snapping

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Once again, the Royal Observatory Greenwich is asking people of all ages from all over the world... more


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Monday, 6 Feb 2012

Peter Andre presents awards

Pop star and children’s author Peter Andre handed out story writing awards to London school... more


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Friday, 3 Feb 2012

Could you be a short-story writer?

Here's a chance to be a short-story writer! more


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Friday, 3 Feb 2012


Gardener digs up hand-shaped carrot

A gardener from Essex had a shock when she dug up a carrot shaped exactly like a hand! more


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Friday, 3 Feb 2012

16-year-old invents new app

16-year-old Nick D’Aloisio has invented an app that was picked up as an App of the Week on ... more


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Thursday, 2 Feb 2012

New ride chops dummies arms off at Thorpe Park

Thorpe Park theme park in Chertsey is gearing up to launch its thrilling new ride Swarm in March... more


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Thursday, 2 Feb 2012


The King has been dead for 60 years

EXACTLY 60 years ago this week, King George VI died and his daughter, Princess Elizabeth, instant... more


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Thursday, 2 Feb 2012

Should we fix or sell Big Ben?

British lawmakers met on Monday to discuss renovating the Houses of Parliament and how to stop Bi... more


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Wednesday, 1 Feb 2012

Sainsbury’s rename tiger bread…giraffe bread

Sainsbury’s supermarket has officially changed the name of its tiger bread to giraffe bre... more


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Wednesday, 1 Feb 2012


Snow predicted across the UK

The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings across the UK, with snow and icy conditions e... more


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Tuesday, 31 Jan 2012

Farmers must take care of countryside

Farmers should take better care of our countryside, according to a poll by the Campaign to Protec... more


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Tuesday, 31 Jan 2012

85-acre area of woodland to be replanted

An 85-acre area of woodland in Berkshire is to be replanted by volunteers.  more


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Tuesday, 31 Jan 2012


Would you wear a spider silk scarf?

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The golden scarf below is extremely rare – it is made entirely of spiders’ silk! more


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Tuesday, 31 Jan 2012

School pupils given hair dye colour charts

Pupils at a school in Essex have been given a colour chart to show them which colours they can dy... more


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Monday, 30 Jan 2012

Do young offenders need more help?

Do young offenders need more help?

YOUNG people who are released from police custody need more help and support, according to ... more


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Monday, 30 Jan 2012