England's ancient cathedral cities, such as Lincoln, York, Salisbury, Durham and Winchester , cannot be equalled for sheer physical beauty. Wherever you're based, you're never more than a few miles from a ruined castle, a majestic country house, a secluded chapel or a monastery. In the southwest there are remnants of a Celtic culture that was all but eradicated elsewhere by the Romans, and everywhere you can find traces of prehistoric settlers - most famously the megalithic circles of Stonehenge and Avebury .
NRI Tory to lead London Britain News.Net A rising Tory star of Indian origin has been appointed by London's new mayor to lead on transport policy - among the most important jobs in the vast British capital.
More booze equals more brawls Britain News.Net London, : If the sales go up at the liquor store near your home, be sure that the amount of assaults on people will go up too.
British institute denies Hindu group Britain News.Net The British Film Institute Wednesday said its decision not to screen the Hollywood comedy, 'The Love Guru', has nothing to do with objections by Hindu groups.
Megan Fox caught topless on film set Britain News.Net London, : American actress Megan Fox has proved precisely why she was recently voted the sexiest woman in the world - by showing off her best assets on the set of her new movie 'Jennifer's...
Welsh UFO sightings made public BBC Secret Ministry of Defence (MoD) files detailing sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) in Wales have been made public for the first time. They are among hundreds of sightings of UFOs...
John Cleese says third divorce will be Britain News.Net London, : English comedian John Cleese is divorcing his third wife, and will be paying her a whopping 77,500 pounds a month as settlement, it has emerged.
Polar robot system vies for top tech prize Britain News.Net London, : A robot system conceptualised to guard millions of biological samples in sub-zero temperatures, will be competing for the MacRobert Award this year.
Celine Dion owns over 3000 pairs of shoes Britain News.Net London, : Obsession for something is okay as long as it stays within the limit. But singer Celine Dion's passion for shoes has gone overboard - with up to 3000 pairs of shoes.
Coldplay getting set for world tour this year Britain News.Net London, : Here's some good news for Coldplay fans - for the band will be heading off for a world tour later this year.
Shortlist for Turner Prize dominated by women Britain News.Net ... years of the Turner prize, only three women have won. But now, looks like things are changing with the announcement that three out of four artists on this year's shortlist - Bangadeshi-born Runa Islam, Goshka Macuga from Poland and the Belfast-born artist Cathy Wilkes - are women.
Einstein viewed religion as Britain News.Net London, : Albert Einstein described religion as &childish superstition& and &primitive legend,& in a letter to be auctioned in London this week.
Britney in yet another fender-bender Britain News.Net London, : Britney Spears has been involved in yet another car accident, and this time the singer rear-ended a car on Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills.
Cherie reveals Tony Blair Britain News.Net In more exclusive extracts from her memoirs, 'Speaking For Myself,' Cherie Blair has revealed that the Blairs' hearts sank when they learnt that George Bush's victory over Al Gore in 2000 had been ratified and that he was to become President of the United States.
Brit scientists get 1m pounds grant to see if robot can stir soup! Britain News.Net London, : British scientists are trying to find out if a robot can safely be employed to stir soup in a kitchen and for this they have won a grant worth 1 million pounds, it has emerged.
Freud painting sets auction record with 17.2 million pounds Britain News.Net London, : The life-size painting depicting a Jobcentre supervisor, by British artist Lucian Freud has entered record books for fetching the highest ever auction price.
New Labour principles BBC Gordon Brown is abandoning New Labour principles with a &Denis Healey era& emergency budget and &class war campaigns&, the Conservatives claim. Tory leader David Cameron accused the prime minister...
Gazza gives out rehab presents Britain News.Net London, : Former England soccer star Paul 'Gazza' Gascoigne is showering his fellow rehab patients and staff with presents.
Myanmar junta accused of Britain News.Net London, : The military regime in Myanmar has been accused of hoarding high-quality foreign aid for itself, even as people badly affected by 'Cyclone Nargis' are making do with rotten food.
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