Channel Guide
Arts & Culture
JK Rowling world's best-paid author
Britain's JK Rowling is the world's highest-paid author, according to Forbes magazine's annual rich list.
Business & Commerce
Report warns of deeper slowdown amid global credit crisis
The global economic slowdown is likely to get even worse as the financial turmoil continues, a new report has concluded.
Education & Academia
Another record year for A-levels
Students achieved record results in their A-levels again this year, figures from the Joint Council for Qualifications show.
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Style, Fashion & Beauty
Kate's back on top of the fashion world
Kate Moss is back on top of the fashion world after being named Britain's best-dressed woman.
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Food & Drink
Celebrity restaurants top foodies' bible
Restaurants owned by TV chefs have come out on top in the 2009 edition of the coveted Good Food Guide.
Fun & Games
British poker playing is on a roll
The chips are anything but down for British poker as research shows that nearly a quarter of British adults have played poker in the last year alone.
Leisure & Hobbies
Tombstoning: A stunt too far?
The craze of 'tombstoning' provides one of the best adrenaline rushes one can get, albeit with the added danger of serious injury...and death.
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Science & Nature
Rare frog find gives herpetologist hope
A rare female frog has been seen for the first time in 20 years during an expedition to Central America by British scientists.
Shopping
Shopping sprees in New York
There's never a better time to embark on a shopping spree in the Big Apple than in the summer.
People & Society
Olympics 'worsening China human rights'
The human rights situation in China has worsened in the run-up to the country hosting this year's Olympic Games, a report has warned.
Travel
The Venetian Experience
Venice has always been a popular tourist destination: the 999Network offers a few tips about the city for the visitor contemplating a trip.
Betting & Gaming
British builder cements future with lotto win
A self-employed builder now has the firm foundations for a successful future, after banking a £3m share of last Saturday's Lotto Double Rollover jackpot.
Politics
Obama, McCain step up personal attacks
The race for the White House has turned nasty after the two presidential candidates exchanged a bitter war of words.
Weather & Environment
No end to our awful August
Hopes of a respite from the awful August weather in the UK have been dashed by weather forecasters.
Careers & Jobs
Working from home reduces stress
Working from home reduces stress in office workers but leads to fears about career progression, research suggests.
Property & Real Estate
UK property sales have hit 30-year low
The dramatic slump in the British housing market continued last month, new figures show.
Motor & Autos
Tata pays $2.3bn for Jaguar
Ford Motor Company has confirmed it has sold its luxury car brands Jaguar and Land Rover to Indian car giant Tata Motors.
Technology
Media & Entertainment
Half of Glastonbury 2009 tickets sold
Half the tickets for Somerset's 2009 Glastonbury music festival have been snapped up, organisers have said.
Home & Garden
Colin and Justin's hot tips for autumn
In the fickle world of fashion, the big buzz at this time of year is 'transitional thinking', which in other words means connecting one season to the next - without (hopefully!) breaking the bank.
Sport
Armstrong to come out of retirement
US cycling legend Lance Armstrong has sensationally announced that he is coming out of retirement to try to win another Tour de France in 2009.
Health & Fitness
Med diet protects against diabetes
A Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, fruit, vegetables, nuts and fish could help protect against Type 2 diabetes, a study finds.
Money & Finance
Stop Smoking and Start Saving
New research reveals that the average British smoker spends over £120,000 funding their habit in a lifetime.
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Beverly Hills Chihuahua is top dog at box office
Canine family flick Beverly Hills Chihuahua has topped the US box office on its weekend debut, initial figures show.
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Lady Thatcher voted greatest Tory hero
Margaret Thatcher has been named the greatest Conservative hero of all time, in a poll of party activists and MPs.
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Sex and the City tops UK DVD sales
The film version of Sex and the City is the fastest selling DVD of the year so far, official figures show.