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Diana's 'back up' wedding dress auctioned
A gown commissioned by Diana as an identical match for her lavish bridal gown and was made by the same designer, David Emanuel has...

UK strike: Two million workers walk out
Up to two million public sector workers in Britain have gone on strike over...

England's Hawk Conservancy Trust
This charitable trust, in the south of England, is home to eagles, owls, hawks, vultures and pretty much any other bird of prey you can imagine.

England: Day of the (big) birds
Jim Eagles visits a sanctuary for birds of prey in the south of England.

'It was a soap opera' - Guy Ritchie dishes on Madonna marriage
He’s rarely spoken about his failed marriage to Madonna, but director Guy Ritchie now flips the lid on life with his former Material Girl.

Wedding law forces change to cruise ships' registered port
Cunard is moving into the wedding business itself by allowing couples to marry at sea on board its liners.

Scotland: The Shetland connection
Susan Buckland visits the remote and rugged Shetland Islands and connects with the birthplace of her great-great-grandmother.

Kiwi hitman's life on the run
He fled New Zealand 12 years ago to dodge drugs charges, now he's been found guilty of a brutal knife attack in Scotland.

Britain's first student-run hotel to offer four-star service
Students from the age of 18 will have the chance to gain a degree while working in a fully operational hotel.

Durham, England
Durham, in England's northeast, celebrated 25 years of being on the Unesco World Heritage list in 2011. Click through our gallery for some ideas about what to see if you visit the area.

Durham: You're never too old to party
Durham is celebrating 25 years on the Unesco World Heritage list. Sarah Barrell offers some sightseeing ideas.

Belfast, Northern Ireland
The beating heart of Northern Ireland continues to unshackle itself from 30 years of sectarian strife, healing and improving with time.

Belfast: Little trouble
Belfast's grand and historical City Hall. Belfast's bloody past is not all that intrigues Peter Calder.