How We See The World

Why DO men look so daft on holiday? by AMANDA PLATELL - More by this author » Last updated at 23:50pm on 30th August 2007 Comments You can tell by the pictures of the couple kissing on holiday that Chris Tarrant's new squeeze is only it in it for kicks. No woman who truly cared for a man would let him out in public dressed like that. So many millions of pounds, Chris; so little style. Just because you're in Capri doesn't mean you have to wear Capri pants - especially with calves like that. What is it about otherwise sensible and intelligent, middle-aged Englishmen that the moment they step into a warm climate they lose all sense of self-awareness an…

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Ramsay turns his foul mouth on the Americans while back home his culinary star is waning Last updated at 18:20pm on 28th August 2007 Comments (2) Losing flavour: Gordon Ramsay, seen with wife Tana, retained only one of the three awards he has won annually since 2000 Gordon Ramsay is at the centre of a controversy for calling America the "most pathetic nation." The foul-mouthed food expert has sparked a row by breaking his silence on a lawsuit accusing the perfectionist chef of faking scenes in a New York restaurant for the upcoming season of his TV reality show there. "I would never-ever-ever dream of setting anything up," Ramsay told the Americ…

So Charles was right - you should talk to plants, scientists discover By DAVID DERBYSHIRE - More by this author » Last updated at 19:46pm on 29th August 2007 Comments Asked about his habits in the garden, Prince Charles replied: "I just come and talk to the plants, really - very important to talk to them, they respond." But it seems Charles, who first mentioned his activities in a muchderided 1986 television interview, might have been on to something after all. A study suggests talking to plants could encourage them to grow. Scroll down for more Prince Charles may be right to have chats with plants, scientists say Researchers exposed rice p…

Ohuruogu claims World Championship gold for Great Britain after returning from 'drug' ban Last updated at 15:50pm on 29th August 2007 Comments A victorious Christine Ohuruogu after her victory Great Britain claimed gold and silver in the women's 400 metres at the World Championships in Osaka today with Christine Ohuruogu taking first place just weeks after completing a 12-month ban for missing three drugs tests. Ohuruogu, 23, finished in 49.61 seconds, just ahead of fellow Briton Nicola Sanders, 25, as both runners overhauled Jamaica's Novlene Williams on the home straight. The 23-year-old stormed to gold in the Nagai Stadium today in a personal-bes…

Spiderman suit will help climbers scale buildings equipment free DAVID DERBYSHIRE - More by this author » Last updated at 00:01am on 29th August 2007 Comments Scientists believe they have unravelled the secret of Spider-Man's superpowers. A team in Italy have come up with a formula for a suit they say would allow the wearer to scale a wall or hang upside down just like the comic book hero. Their invention - still at the drawing-board stage - is based on the natural technology that enables spiders and gecko lizards to cling to concrete, metal or glass. Scroll down for more A new suit could help climbers navigate buildings like spiderman It wo…

Study: US preparing 'massive' military attack against Iran Larisa Alexandrovna and Muriel Kane Published: Tuesday August 28, 2007 The United States has the capacity for and may be prepared to launch without warning a massive assault on Iranian uranium enrichment facilities, as well as government buildings and infrastructure, using long-range bombers and missiles, according to a new analysis. The paper, "Considering a war with Iran: A discussion paper on WMD in the Middle East" – written by well-respected British scholar and arms expert Dr. Dan Plesch, Director of the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy of the School of Oriental and African Stud…

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Sorry, but life now begins at 55 By STEVE DOUGHTY - More by this author » Last updated at 09:13am on 27th August 2007 Comments (3) With dependent kids hanging around longer, life now begins at 55 If you're 39, there's some bad news. Life doesn't begin at 40. In fact, there's every chance you'll have to be at least 55 before enjoying the fruits of your labours. A survey has found that before that age, many parents are likely to be sinking a large share of their income into supporting children and paying the mortgage. The suggestion that financial burdens and responsibilities remain until close to our sixties will be a fresh blow for the …

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Harry Potter fans have been left upset by news that the wizard sport Quidditch won't be in the next film. There's just too much in the 800-page book of the Order of the Phoenix film to squeeze into the film, so bosses had to drop Quidditch. Producers of the film say if they put everything from the book in the film it would be seven hours long. The move means we won't see Ron Weasley in goal for Gryffindor, or hear the crowd chanting "Weasley is our king". A spokesperson for Warner Brothers, who make the Potter films, said that there's no way to get eveything in the books into the film. They added that the film has to take the story forward, and the films…

Takeaway dishes get traffic light warnings Last updated at 21:59pm on 26th August 2007 Comments Restaurants and takeaways selling curries, Chinese meals, pizzas, and fish and chips are to carry traffic light health labels on their menus. A chicken tikka masala, with its high calorie, fat and salt content, might carry a red logo, while a healthier version of the dish - without the creamy sauce - would score a green. The scheme, which is being backed by the Government, follows research revealing many takeaway dishes contain more calories, salt and fat than the average adult should eat in a day. In Liverpool, researchers found a Chinese meal of beef and g…

Record number of Britons leaving the UK for a life abroad Last updated at 14:26pm on 22nd August 2007 Comments (5) Record numbers of Britons are leaving the UK A record number of Brits are packing their bags and escaping soaring house prices, wet weather and the perception of rising crime for a new life abroad, according to new figures. The Office of National Statistics showed 385,000 people migrated from the country in the year to July 2006. This is the highest figure since official counting methods were introduced in 1991 The most popular destination for migrants is Australia, with South Africa proving to be another favourite. Re…

As if invites weren't enough, happy couples now croon about love on 'wedding' websites Last updated at 21:56pm on 25th August 2007 Comments OLGA AND NEIL Popping the question: Olga said 'yes' on the helipad of Dubai's seven-star Burj Al Arab hotel. Neil gave her a Graff diamond ring as a violinist played in the background. The happy day: At Lanzerac Manor and Winery in South Africa. Activities beforehand will include paragliding, flying fighter jets, shark diving and a safari. Scroll down for more Honeymoon: Presidential Suite at Lanzerac Manor. Love at first sight? They met on the 'Cape Town club circuit'. He says: 'Olga's an amazingl…

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US won't tell Britons why they're banned from travelling to America By JASON LEWIS - More by this author » Last updated at 23:12pm on 25th August 2007 Comments Britons denied access to the US will no longer be informed why British holidaymakers and businessmen banned from travelling to America under anti-terror laws will no longer have any right to know why they have been turned away. The US Department of Homeland Security, set up following the September 11 attacks, last week applied for a blanket ban on disclosing the information it holds on Britons and other EU citizens. Last month, Britain agreed to send the secretive US department all detail…

School spies: Parents to view their child's lessons via webcam By JONATHON OLIVER - More by this author » Last updated at 22:41pm on 25th August 2007 Comments Gordon Brown is to abolish the annual school report and allow parents to spy on lessons through the internet. Currently, families are entitled to receive only very basic information about their children's academic performance. But from next year, secondary schools will be told to post timetables, test results, attendance records and detailed comments on each individual child via new computer networks accessible to parents. It means parents will no longer have to wait until the end of the school …

How this hot dog's owner spent £1,000 turning him into the coolest cat on the beach By RHODRI PHILLIPS - More by this author » Last updated at 21:52pm on 25th August 2007 Comments It's been such a difficult summer to dress for - teeming down one minute, blowing a gale the next, and then - occasionally - an all-too-fleeting blast of sun. Yet, with a designer outfit for every eventuality, Ed has managed to take it all in his stride - despite being a terrier. Five-year-old Ed's impressive wardrobe of gear is worth more than £1,000. Scroll down for more Sea dog: Proud Harriet hugs Ed as he wears his £30 lifejacket It includes a fetching £30 …

Channel 4 axes Celebrity Big Brother in wake of Shilpa race row Last updated at 14:28pm on 24th August 2007 Comments (8) Channel 4 is axing next year's series of Celebrity Big Brother, it announced today. The move, which comes after the race row that engulfed the previous series, is part of a programme of "creative renewal", according to the broadcaster. The highly successful series, which attracts huge ratings, is expected to return in 2009. Scroll down for more This year's Celebrity Big Brother was embroiled in controversy after several contestants including Jade Goody (left), were accused of racist bullying towards Bollywood actress Shilpa She…

An end to loutish behaviour could be as simple as ABC - Acceptable Behaviour Contracts By JAMES SLACK - More by this author » Last updated at 22:41pm on 23rd August 2007 Comments (17) Yobs could evade punishment by signing ABCs, or acceptable behaviour contracts Police are being urged to let more vandals, joyriders and teenage drunks escape punishment if they agree to sign a good behaviour "contract". The Acceptable Behaviour Contracts are handed out instead of spot fines or criminal penalties. Thugs and other offenders have to abide by promises which could include "I will not set fire to things", or "I will not damage property". Breaki…

Woman tells 999 operator: 'Help, I'm scared of spiders' Last updated at 13:18pm on 23rd August 2007 Comments (2) The poll of 999 timewasters was topped by a woman who called to ask them to dispose of a spider A woman scared of spiders who rang 999 to get police to take the creature out of her home has topped a poll of ridiculous emergency calls. The list of daft emergency calls has been released by Essex Police to mark the 70th anniversary of the 999 system. A staggering one in 10 emergency calls are either hoaxes or not about emergency situations. At tenth spot in the embarrassing poll is callers who rang 999 asking for the number of Cri…

Six million face Bank Holiday travel chaos Last updated at 17:40pm on 22nd August 2007 Comments (1) Traffic jams and other travel delays are likely for those braving a get-away this Bank Holiday weekend More than six million people are expected to face road, rail and air delays this weekend during the annual August Bank Holiday exodus that begins on Thursday. Almost 14 million Britons are expected to join the rush to get away but almost half of them anticipate lengthy hold-ups. The prediction comes as the Highways Agency warns of congestion caused by cones at 39 sets of roadworks and traffic information service Trafficmaster names the wors…

Beckham brand set to expand with new chain of nightclubs By KATIE NICHOLL - More by this author » Last updated at 21:26pm on 14th July 2007 Comments Settled in Los Angeles for only a matter of days, David and Victoria Beckham are already hatching a business venture to conquer America. They are planning to establish a chain of elite nightclubs across the States and around the world. 'They will be modelled on London's Soho House but more dynamic and exclusive – places for A-listers to mingle,' a source close to the couple said. Read more... Hectic summer in store for Penny as she plans for Rod's daughters' annual LA trip Click here for all the latest …