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Otter
First otter reaches Farne Islands
An otter has survived a "perilous" three-mile sea crossing to the Farne Islands for the first time, the National Trust says.

John Sergeant Sack Strictly judges - minister
Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy says the judges of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing should go.

Reconstruction of face of Copernicus Polish tests 'confirm Copernicus'
Polish researchers say they have solved an ancient mystery and identified the remains of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.

Beaver Beavers arrive for spring release
Four Norwegian beaver families arrive in the UK as part of an historic plan to reintroduce the mammals to Scotland.

Britons' toilet pastimes revealed
Reading, chatting and texting are among the favourite activities of Britons on the toilet, a survey suggests.

Rats return to Pied Piper's town
The Pied Piper's services might be needed again in Hamelin, northern Germany, as the town's famous rats have returned.

Dam-side kayakers condemned
A group of kayakers are filmed as they slide 300ft down a dam spillway in Wales but have been condemned by a water company.

'Bang' row settled out of court
The team behind Manchester's troubled B of the Bang sculpture pays the city council £1.7m in an out-of-court settlement.

Crisis squeezes Croat Christmas
Father Christmas can cross Croatia off his list, after the prime minister banned state firms from having parties and giving presents, due to the credit crunch.

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Beaming American smile US v UK teeth
Why is there a transatlantic dental divide?
The remains of the two reptiles 'Gator gobbler
Python explodes after swallowing 6ft alligator
Christina Aguilera Style crime?
Can fake tan ever be seen as sophisticated?
bike parking sign On the rack
How to park your bike without causing offence
Earth Flat-earthers
The people who still don't believe that the earth's round
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Kisses, fountains
How are events best marked by a modern memorial?
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