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Aliens and adultery: The life of HG Wells

Updated 5:59pm Thursday 21st August 2008

Often lauded as the father of science fiction, best-selling author HG Wells was as prolific with women as he was with his pen.


Battersea to host global snowboard contest

Updated 12:20pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

Snowboarders from all over the world will descend on Battersea for Britain’s first ever World Snowboard competition, to be broadcast on Channel 4.

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English Heritage backs Jolly Boatman plans

Updated 4:40pm Thursday 21st August 2008

Plans to redevelop a controversial site close to Hampton Court Palace moved a step closer this week when the organisation which protects the country’s historic environment backed the plans.

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Main: Dons are buzzing

Updated 10:25am Tuesday 19th August 2008

AFC Wimbledon hotshot Jon Main has revealed the Dons camp is on a high after they made it three wins out of three in the Blue Square South at the weekend.

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Black box holds clue to air tragedy

The tail of the Spanair jet that crashed at Madrid airport

Updated 10:43pm Thursday 21st August 2008

The "black box" flight data recorder will hold a clue to the likely cause of the devastating Madrid air crash which claimed more than 150 lives, UK air experts said.


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