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A strange brew of a man: The MP for Meath who believed he was a teapot

Robert Hume tells of the eccentric MP for Athboy, Co. Meath – born 300 years ago this month – who thought he was a teapot, and was afraid his spout might break off.

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‘Serial killer’ drugged four men he met online

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Inquest concludes Peaches died 'shortly after taking heroin'

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Barlow reunites trio for X Factor finals

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Sex trafficker used witchcraft to smuggle children

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Arterton: I had to learn to be posh

Prize-winning poet Thom Gunn dies

Thom Gunn, a prize-winning British-born poet who explored contemporary California counterculture in a variety of poetic forms, has died, his partner said today.

Wed, 28 Apr, 2004

One million watch Party at the Palace

London's metropolitan police say the crowds watching the Party in the Palace were estimated to be well over a million people.

Tue, 04 Jun, 2002

Ex-teacher cleared of 18 sex charges

A former approved school choirmaster has been acquitted of 18 charges of committing sexual offences against boys over a 10-year period.

Wed, 01 Aug, 2001