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Culbone, Somerset
The tiny hamlet of Culbone in Exmoor National Park, Somerset, is said to be the place where Samuel Taylor Coleridge found the inspiration for his poetic masterpiece Kubla Khan.

Some babies already obese in the womb
British scientists have found the first direct link between the weight of a mother-to-be and that of her child.

Elizabeth Taylor's diamonds go on display
Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor's fans are being given a chance to see her extraordinary collection of jewellery, art and fashion.

Wedding bells for Pippa?
Friends close to the couple say the romance is so serious that Pippa may well be the next Middleton sibling to walk down the aisle.

Gucci's demands disrupt London Fashion Week
Gucci has been accused of throwing London Fashion Week into disarray by requesting models fly to Milan early for fittings.

David Beckham to launch line in long johns
The British soccer star has claimed that he loves to wear the unfashionable underwear and has decided to start his own range.

Famed director marries after 50-year courtship
Michael Winner, 75, says he enjoyed his decades of philandering but has decided to calm down.

Heidi Klum's legs worth millions
German supermodel Heidi Klum's legs have been insured for US$2 million (NZ$2.4m).

Congratulations Ma'am, have some trees
A major new woodland will be planted to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee next year.

'Need a miracle' - $2b rogue trader tells Facebook
Neighbours of suspected UBS rogue trader Kweku Adoboli had noticed that lately he was working much longer hours than usual ...

How could another rogue trader happen?
How could Kweku Adoboli have lost his bank $2 billion after all the previous trading scandals?