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Scene & Heard: Fun culture quiz

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QUIRKY WORLD ... Peter Rabbit coining it for 150th anniversary

ENGLAND: Beatrix Potter’s mischievous Peter Rabbit is to become the first children’s literary character to appear on a UK coin.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2016

Quirky World: Black Country pub crawlers hoping to hit the 300,000 mile pint

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Sat, 02 Jan, 2016

Celeb’s teddy bears snapped for exhibition

Bono and Miriam O’Callaghan were among those who had soft toys photographed for an exhibition, writes Richard Fitzpatrick

Thu, 18 Sep, 2014

Celebs get preview of Chelsea Flower Show

Queen Elizabeth and celebrities got the first look at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, before the world famous gardening show opens its doors to the public.

Tue, 20 May, 2014

Owner puts private lake up for sale on eBay

A lake which inspired William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter is up for sale on eBay.

Fri, 18 Oct, 2013

Zellwegger signs up for horror flick

Renee Zellwegger has reportedly signed up to star in a new Hollywood horror thriller.

Wed, 19 Apr, 2006

Zellweger to play Beatrix Potter

Actress Renee Zellweger will reportedly play Beatrix Potter in a new movie about the children's author's life.

Fri, 30 Sep, 2005

Beatrix Potter collection valued at £250,000

A visitor to the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow was left stunned when told a collection of Beatrix Potter artwork he had was worth £250,000 (€361491), a book expert revealed today.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2003

Veronica Guerin star Blanchett takes on new role

The Australian actress Cate Blanchett, star of a new film about the life of Veronica Guerin, will next star as the children’s author Beatrix Potter in Miss Potter.

Tue, 20 May, 2003