Asda to sell salwar kameez under new Asian clothing rangeSeptember 14th, 2009 LONDON - Supermarket giant Asda is set to launch an Asian clothing range, which will include the traditional Indian garments. The store chain would sell garments such as salwar kameez suits and khurta tunics under the George range.
Brit hooker mistakenly lures Scotland Yard' head to brothelAugust 31st, 2009 LONDON - A Brit hooker reportedly lured a man to a brothel to rob him, only to later find out that he was the head of the Met Police's Vice Squad. Det Insp Kevin Hyland, 45, was in the street at 6.30am removing prostitutes' calling cards from phone boxes, when the 35-year-old woman approached him.
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.
20 pct Brit primary school kids fail English examAugust 5th, 2009 LONDON - A new survey has revealed that 20 per cent of Brit primary school kids have failed in their English exam this year, with SATs results falling for the first time since testing began. It was also revealed that about 115,000 pupils will move up to secondary education next month, at least two years behind their classmates.
Brit family asked to remove trampoline over 'break-in' fearsJuly 1st, 2009 LONDON - A Brit family was asked to remove the trampoline in their shared garden over safety fears. Matthew Nice, 36, said that he was asked by his housing association to remove the 3ft wide toy in case burglars used it to jump through his neighbours' windows.
Brit mum finds dead mouse in tikka masala jarJune 18th, 2009 LONDON - While preparing Asda curry sauce for her children, Cate Barrett, a British mom, found dead mouse in the tikka masala jar. Following the discovery, nursery worker Cate, of St Austell, Cornwall, called out her boyfriend, Nigel Northey who hurried to the kitchen.
Indians third highest online spenders in Asia Pacific: VISAJune 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Undeterred by the slowdown, Indians continued to spend online in the last quarter of 2008 to emerge as the third highest spenders on the Internet in the Asia Pacific region, a report released Thursday by electronic payments giant VISA said. The report said Indian online shoppers increased their purchases by 42 percent, or by about $1,000 per shopper to $3,450, compared to the $2,420 spent in the previous quarter.
Brit women cops ordered not to wear wired bras on dutyMay 8th, 2009 LONDON - Brit women cops have been ordered not to wear wired bras on duty, as such undergarments might prove to be dangerous in case the officers get shot. A Home Office memo has cautioned that metal objects worn under protective armour can be driven into the body when an officer is hit.
Recession-hit Brit mums making huge sacrifices to feed kidsApril 19th, 2009 LONDON - The ongoing recession has taken toll on Brit mothers who are sacrificing their lavish lifestyles to feed their kids. An Asda poll of 1,000 mothers has found that a staggering 77 percent are struggling to put meals on the table.
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.
Shamed Brit MP to be questioned over Commons sex rompMarch 25th, 2009 LONDON - Brit MP Nigel Griffiths, who had cheated on his wife by romping in the Commons on Remembrance Day, will be facing a probe by Westminster's watchdog. Emails complaining about the Edinburgh South MP's conduct have been received by Standards Commissioner John Lyon's office, reports The Sun.
Brit man vows to live for a year without telling a lieMarch 21st, 2009 LONDON - While an average person tells four lies a day, a Brit man has vowed to live for a year without fibbing. Cathal Morrow, from London, has pledged not to lie for a year.
Kings of Leon members fight after Brit awardsFebruary 21st, 2009 LONDON - US rock band Kings of Leon was involved in a backstage brawl after the Brit awards. Lead singer Caleb Followill and his cousin Matthew Followill ended up fighting, thesun.co.uk reports.
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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