Friday 19th March, 2010
'Atonement' to get opera makeover
Britain News.NetAtonement, Ian McEwan's novel about class and love set in the Second World War, is to become an opera.
Henry reckons Messi as the best player around
Britain News.NetBarcelona striker Thierry Henry reckons that no other football player in the world can come close to matching fellow team-mate Lionel Messi on current form.
Giant pair of pliers spotted flying over West Bromwich on Google Street View!
Britain News.NetA British man has spotted an enormous pair of pliers flying over a West Bromwich residential street - on Google Street View.
Most Brit teens hack "for fun"!
Britain News.NetA new survey has found that one-fourth of British teens try to access their pals' Facebook accounts.
Book returns to South Yorkshire library 45 years after it was borrowed!
Britain News.NetLibrarians at the Dinnington Library, South Yorkshire, were surprised when a book borrowed 45 years ago was sent back in an unnamed parcel.
Andrey Arshavin launches his own agony uncle advice column!
Britain News.NetRussian footie Andrey Arshavin is now offering advice to people - he has unveiled a column on his website where fans can ask him about anything, from love to the reason for rain.
Kristen Stewart to star in her own comic book
Britain News.NetKristen Stewart is set to don a new avatar - the Twilight actress, 19, will now star in her own comic book.
Miley Cyrus feels too old for Hanna Montana role
Britain News.NetMiley Cyrus says she feels "claustrophobic" in her frilly Hanna Montana dresses because she feels too grown up to act for the kids' show.
Tai Chi martial art banned from church hall for being "unchristian"
Britain News.NetMembers of a Tai Chi class claim they have been banned from the use of a church hall because their martial art was not deemed to be unchristian.
Dannii Minogue to reveal "untold stories" in memoir
Britain News.NetAussie pop star Dannii Minogue is set to put pen to paper for a new autobiography.
Woody Allen might drop 'risky' Carla Bruni from his film
Britain News.NetAfter finally getting Carla Bruni's nod to act in his film, Woody Allen is now considering leaving the French First Lady for his next flick.
Hugh Grant indulges in food fight over Jemima Khan
Britain News.NetHugh Grant found himself at one end of a food fight with Matthew Freud, the PR executive, over ex-girlfriend Jemima Khan.
When Jordan called new hubby "Pete" on live TV!
Britain News.NetIt was a goof-up Katie Price will remember forever-she called her new husband "Pete" on live TV.
Miley Cyrus was bombarded with hate mail after gay marriage comments
Britain News.NetMiley Cyrus has revealed that she had to delete her Twitter account after she was bombarded with hate mail over her comments supporting gay marriage.
When Gerard Butler 'eloped' with Jennifer Aniston!
Britain News.NetGerard Butler has revealed that he tricked his mother by lying that he had eloped with Jennifer Aniston.
Prince Charles gets different perspective in 3D
Britain News.NetPrince Charles recently embraced the latest trend in technology - a pair of 3D spectacles.
Meet Alby, the barn owl who skateboards!
Britain News.NetA barn owl that rides a skateboard has caught the attention of shoppers in Folkestone, Kent.
Robbie Williams' cheeky dig at Mark Owen
Britain News.NetAfter 'Take That' member Mark Owen admitted his womanising and drinking habits, fellow band mate Robbie Williams said he is glad he is not the one in trouble this time.
Arsenal should pray to avoid Man United in Champions League: Luyzhny
Britain News.NetFormer Arsenal defender Oleg Luyzhny believes that the Gunners should avoid facing Premier League leader Manchester United in the Champions League quarterfinal draw.
Cricket is a man's game: Pietersen
Britain News.NetEngland batsman Kevin Pietersen has defended his team-mates' aggressive approach in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong, by claiming that cricket is a man's game.
Terry's father arrested for allegedly selling cocaine
Britain News.NetEngland and Chelsea defender John Terry's father, Ted, has been arrested for allegedly selling cocaine in a bar.
How the brain easily deciphers motion in Japanese line drawing
Britain News.NetUsing brain scans, scientists at Kyoto University, Japan, have found why line drawings to show "implicit motion", used by an 18th-century Japanese artist, work so well.
Liverpool suspends Riera for criticising Benitez
Britain News.NetLiverpool winger Albert Riera has been suspended by the club for criticising coach Rafa Benitez.
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