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Wales charges for carrier bags

Shoppers in Wales will soon be charged 5p for a plastic carrier bag.
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Page with video: Player's Family May Go To Euros Despite Fears

The father of uncapped England player Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has indicated his family could still travel to the Euro 2012 football tournament despite fears of racial abuse in Ukraine.
Page with video: Hunt's Ex-Special Adviser: I Was Told To Quit

Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt's former special adviser has told the Leveson Inquiry he was told to resign after damaging emails revealing the close relationship between his department and the Murdo
Home Dismantled To Free '50 Stone' Teenager

A teenager thought to weigh more than 50 stone had to have part of her home dismantled because she was too big to get out of the house.
Page with video: US: Man Held Over Missing 'Milk Carton' Boy

A man has told New York police that he suffocated a six-year-old boy who disappeared 33 years ago.

Page with video: Beyonce Feeling "Nervous" Ahead Of Live Comeback Show In Atlantic City Tonight - Video

The 'Countdown' star has released a behind the scenes look at the preparations for her US Memorial Day Weekend gigs.
Page with video: Flo Rida Reveals 'Whistle' Music Video Behind The Scenes Footage

The 'Good Feeling' rapper has given fans a look at the making of his latest music video from 'Wild Ones'.
Jessie J Adds New Dates To 'Nice To Meet You' 2013 UK Arena Tour

The 'Domino' star confirms plans to increase her jaunt next year with extra shows in Manchester and London.
Ed Sheeran And Maroon 5 To Perform On Live Final Of The Voice UK

The 'Lego House' star will take to the stage alongside the American outfit on next week's show.

Gaga 'Won't Tone Down Shows' For Asian Tour

Lady Gaga's manager has denied suggestions the singer will tone down her act to allow her to perform in some countries on her Asian tour.
Page with video: Eurovision Contest: Spain 'Told Not To Win'

As Engelbert Humperdinck aims for a UK victory at the Eurovision song contest this weekend, one country is actually hoping it does NOT win.
End Of Road For Izzard's Marathon Challenge

Eddie Izzard has been forced to abandon his attempt to run a marathon every day for 27 days due to "medical complications".

England In Control Of Second Test Against West Indies

England dominated the opening session on day one of the second test against West Indies at Trent Bridge.
Murray To Play Tatsuma Ito At French Open

Andy Murray will play Japan's world number 69 Tatsuma Ito in the opening round of the French Open.
Page with video: Guardiola: I Am Open To Job Offers

Barcelona's outgoing manager Pep Guardiola has said he will listen to job offers as he gets ready for his last game in charge of the club.
John Ruddy To Miss Euro 2012

England goalkeeper John Ruddy has been ruled out of Euro 2012 after breaking a finger in training.

Fugitive Penguin P-P-Picked Up After Zoo Dash

A penguin that escaped from a Japanese zoo has been recaptured after 82 days on the run.
Head In The iClouds: 'Phone Thief' Shares Pics

A woman has alleged that a man who stole her smartphone gave his own game away after he accidentally shared photos with her that he had taken after the crime.
Auction Of 'Ronald Reagan's Blood' Called Off

An auction house has called off the sale of a vial of blood said to be from Ronald Reagan after the late US president's foundation and his family expressed outrage.
Fury Over UK Auction Of 'Ronald Reagan's Blood'

The charitable foundation of late US president Ronald Reagan has condemned a British auction house for selling a vial that purportedly contains his blood.