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Kate's perfectly proper look

I don't think Middleton can be hailed as a style icon yet - she dresses far too sensibly and maturely for such a title.

Westfield to sell half of centre's retail

Cycling: Games stars back on the track

New Zealand's road to the 2012 London Olympic begins in Adelaide this weekend at the Oceania track championships.

<i>Rebecca Barry:</i> Princess bride in for a royal headache

A few of Neil MacGregor's favourite things

The most ambitious history project of the year — the British Museum’s <i>A History of the World in 100 Objects</i> — is now a book. Boyd Tonkin talks to its creator and author and finds out that how the world looks depends on where you stand.

I do - for now

Fine lines between pleasure and pain

Israeli David Grossman tells Helen Brown how writing helps him cope with grief.

Kate would look like a 'choice' princess in Kiwi dress

This is what queen-in-waiting Kate Middleton's wedding dress would look like if top Kiwi designers had their way.

Cost of security will dominate royal wedding plans

The announcement of Prince William's wedding adds another red letter day to a UK police diary already overflowing with costly events.

All Blacks: Richie McCaw - rugby's most wanted

Five months after Irish No 8 Jamie Heaslip brazenly kneed the All Blacks captain in the back, McCaw barely recalls the incident ahead of presumably their next encounter

Ring a tribute to Prince William's late mother

Prince William gave Kate Middleton Princess Diana's engagement ring because he didn't want her to miss out on his special day.

Let Harry organise Prince William's stag do - Twitter reacts

In a sign of the times, the British Monarchy made the most of social media to break the news of Prince William and Kate Middleton's engagement

Insurance to cover firms against celebrity 'disgrace'

A growing number of companies are buying so-called 'disgrace insurance' in case their brand ambassador turns into a persona non grata.

Free beer for all if Aussie wins Ashes

Not so simple, Simon

Simon Pegg had no plans to become a movie star. In fact he had no plans at all. So just how did the geek from Gloucester catch the eye of the world's best film-makers? It's all down to 'quantum attraction', discovers Tom Lamont.

Hockey: Easier road to Olympics for NZ

The New Zealand men's and women's hockey teams' road to the 2012 London Olympics has been smoothened considerably.