Court is told UK teens accused of Columbine-inspired plot were filmed detonating explosivesSeptember 4th, 2009 UK teens accused of school plot filmed with bombsLONDON — Prosecutors say two British teens accused of plotting a Columbine-inspired attack on their school have been filmed making and detonating explosives. Jurors at Manchester Crown Court were played mobile phone footage that appeared to show 18-year-old Matthew Swift and his 16-year-old friend Ross McKnight exploding a homemade pipe bomb.
Brit cop couple to marry on 9/9/9August 26th, 2009 LONDON - Brit coppers Jacqueline Felton and Michael Aldred have revealed that they have booked the best wedding date ever - 9/9/9. The two of them have decided on tying the knot on September 9, 2009, a date which very much has to do with their work.
Brit student, 21, named 'Young Slimmer Of The Year' after losing 7stAugust 21st, 2009 LONDON - A Brit student has been named 'Young Slimmer Of The Year' after losing seven stone. Leanne Needham, 21, weighed nearly 18st at the age of 17 and suffered severe health problems.
Brit woman hangs herself on fishhooks as part of Paris shark protestJuly 3rd, 2009 LONDON - A British woman took a drastic step to stress the threat of extinction facing sharks worldwide by piercing her skin with giant fish hooks, and hanging herself from the ceiling of a boutique in Paris. Alice Newstead, an artist and animal rights activist, painted herself silver before piercing the skin of her shoulder blades with oversized shark fishing hooks on July 2, and then resting her feet in a harness, before she was hoisted up into the air, reports the Telegraph.
Teens more safety conscious than previously thought: StudyJune 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - An Internet survey has shown that teens may be a bit more safety conscious than previously thought. The survey, released by Cox Communications, and carried out by Harris Interactive, asked 655 13- to 18-year-olds about their online and cell phone behaviour, specifically addressing issues of cyberbullying and sexting.
Two thirds of Brit teens don't believe in GodJune 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Nearly two thirds of Brit teenagers say they don't believe in the existence of God, according to a new survey. The study led by Penguin books to mark this week's publication of controversial novel 'Killing God' by Kevin Brooks has shown that half of teenagers have never prayed and 16 per cent have never been to church.
Bow and arrow may have been used for hunting before modern humansJune 19th, 2009 LONDON - In a new research, a pair of scientists has suggested that weapons like spears, and a bow and arrow, go back as far back as 100,000 years ago, predating modern humans. According to a report in New Scientist, the research was done by Matthew Sisk and John Shea from Stony Brook University in New York.
Over 50pct Britons spend free time worrying about workJune 1st, 2009 LONDON - A new survey has revealed that the majority of British people spend their spare time worrying about work. The survey led by OnePoll for the National Trust showed that more than half work at home through the weekend, and two-thirds wouldn't leave without their phone.
Bristol Palin now says abstinence is a 'realistic' option for teensMay 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol, an 18-year-old unwed mother, says that abstinence is a 'realistic' option for teenagers. Bristol, who is a Teen Ambassador to The Candie's Foundation, did a turnabout on May 6 with her views on teen sex, and told ABC's "Good Morning America" that she wished she had waited to have sex.
Recession-hit Brit men ditch boxers for Y-frontsApril 26th, 2009 LONDON - The ongoing recession has certainly changed Brit men's underwear choices, for the sales of Y-fronts have increased by 35 per cent. According to retailer Debenhams, sales of Y-fronts are outperforming than that of trendy boxers and trunks.
10pct Brit families spend time together only while watching TVApril 13th, 2009 LONDON - One in ten British families get a chance to spend time together only when they are watching television, according to a new survey. In the survey conducted by Raisingkids website, along with Freesat, the subscription-free digital television service, half of the respondents thought that time spent watching TV was the best way to catch up with one another.
Brit couples have 156 arguments a yearApril 6th, 2009 LONDON - A new survey has revealed that Brit couples have, on average, 156 arguments a year. This means that they spend two full days fighting each other, reports the Sun.
Shilpa Shetty says she's hopeful of seeing Jade Goody one last timeMarch 18th, 2009 LONDON - Shilpa Shetty has her fingers crossed hoping to see her cancer-stricken Brit friend Jade Goody, after she jetted to her place to say goodbye one final time. The two had patched things up after terminally ill Jade was accused of racist bullying against the Indian actress while on Brit reality show 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
Leona Lewis snubbed by Brit awardsJanuary 20th, 2009 LONDON - New British singing sensation Leona Lewis has been snubbed by the Brit Awards. 'It's a complete travesty, Lewis has been overlooked in her own country.
Kylie Minogue to co-host Brit AwardsJanuary 18th, 2009 LONDON - Australian pop singer-songwriter and occasional actress Kylie Minogue is to co-host the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards, also known as Brit Awards. Minogue will take to the stage alongside English actors James Corden and Mathew Horne at London's Earl's Court Feb 18, reports contactmusic.com.
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