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Tuesday 19 February 2013Last updated 1 minute ago

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Oscar Pistorius: I thought Reeva was in bed when I fired shots

First full account: Pistorius explains how he came to shoot Reeva Steenkamp, claiming that he mistook her for an intruder.

Doreen Lawrence: white groups face racism

White minority groups are suffering a form of racism in Britain but it is rarely even spoken about, according to Doreen Lawrence.

House explosion man texted: 'Goodbye. Boom'.

Man who blew up house killing two-year-old texted ex-girlfriend: "Told you next time you leave, house goes up with me."

Shed of the Year 2013

In pictures: weird, wacky and wonderful entrants for the annual Shed of the Year competition.

'Mantel's comments on 'thin' Kate are creepy'

Why Mantel is in the wrong: Author should know better than to take pot shots at the Duchess of Cambridge.

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'Mantel wasn't attacking the Duchess of Cambridge'

Why Mantel is in the right: Comments were an attack on the media, not the Duchess.

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Duchess shows off baby bump for first time

Duchess of Cambridge attends her first official engagement of the year.

SARS-like disease claims Briton's life

British man dies from mysterious SARS-like disease, becoming sixth fatality from the illness worldwide.

Unemployed mother-of-11 is keeping horse at taxpayers' expense

Unemployed mother-of-11 for whom a council is building a six-bedroom "eco mansion” is keeping her own horse despite being on benefits.

Labour neglected energy crisis 'for a decade'

Energy policy has been neglected for a decade under Labour and is now in "crisis", Tim Yeo has claimed.

Right to light: little man 'left unprotected'

Man whose landmark case led Coalition to consider repealing law protecting householder’s “right to light” criticises move.

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Bear Grylls copycat? Australians lash out at British teen who went missing

Residents in Australian outback lash out at British teen who went missing for three days, suggesting he was a Bear Grylls copycat.

Bank pay curbs threaten Britain's financial stability

CBI warns plans to curb bonuses would drastically dilute shareholder power over boards.

Andrew Bailey appointed head of new banking regulator

Andrew Bailey made chief executive of Prudential Regulatory Authority and will be deputy governor of Bank of England.

The best and worst selling cars in January

Ofgem boss: Keeping Britain's lights on will come at a price

Anyone who doubts Government’s energy reforms are necessary should take note of the events of a few weeks ago.

Gold faces 'global supply crunch'

Gold faces a "supply crunch" that could help propel the price to $2,000, a leading gold investor has said.

Arsenal goalkeeper sees no reason Germans, 15 points clear in the Bundesliga, should be seen as favourites when sides meet.

Goal-line technology for 2014 World Cup

FIFA confirm goal-line technology will be in place for 2014 World Cup and invites tenders to provide system.

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Hamilton reveals details of risks he took doping

Tyler Hamilton tells court in trial of Eufemiano Fuentes he was once reinfused with own blood by ex-cyclist with no medical training.

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Holocaust survivor: interview with Helga Weiss

Books

Helga Weiss was transported to Terezín concentration camp at the age of 12. She tells Nicholas Shakespeare how she came to write – and draw – the most moving child’s-eye testimony since the diary of Anne Frank.

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Brit Awards

Olly Murs or Plan B? Rolling Stones or Mumford? Thomas H Green investigates who should, and who will, win at tomorrow night's Brits.

The Toscars: the funny Oscars

Film

While Hollywood anticipates the Oscars on Sunday, some LA residents send up the awards with the Toscars.

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Sound City: Dave Grohl's tender tribute to classic rock

Film

Dave Grohl's debut documentary shows he's a dab hand at film-making as well as music, says Catherine Gee.

4 out of 5 stars

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The Full Monty, review

Theatre

The Full Monty has been reborn as an uproariously entertaining Eighties-set play in Sheffield, finds Dominic Cavendish.

4 out of 5 stars

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Hilary Mantel wasn't attacking the Duchess of Cambridge

Books

The Booker-winning novelist's mischievous comments on Kate Middleton should be read in context.

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The Big Picture

See this week's best entries in our travel photography competition, or send us your photos for the chance to win a £300 camera.

BA to offer 'no-frills' fares

British Airways is to offer cheaper fares to passengers who travel without checked luggage.

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Tropical Islands Resort

Visitors lounge at the South Sea beach at the Tropical Islands indoor resort  in Krausnick, Germany

A beach inside a huge former Soviet airship hangar in Germany.

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Siberian snowboarders in bikinis

The Russian ski resort of Sheregesh is promoting itself with a video of scantily-clad snowboarders taking to the slopes.

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Japan's Naked Festival

Saidaiji Temple Naked Festival 2013

Revellers take part in one of Japan's most eccentric celebrations: the Naked Festival in Okayama.

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Redefining Europe

James Bedding peers down the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland - currently under construction.

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Holiday deals of the week

Late deals on UK cottages, hotel stays, package holidays, flights, cruises and luxury breaks.

Arsenal trophy drought

Interactive graphic: while Arsenal have gone eight years without a trophy those players who have left the club in that time have had no such trouble.

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Alan Smith: How Wilshere can hurt Bayern

Alan Smith analyses the key areas where the match will be won and lost.

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HTC One mobile phone unveiled

HTC One includes ‘ultrapixel’ camera and built-in remote control, the company has announced.

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Oat and raisin biscuits recipe

Rose Prince's column shows you the way to baking bliss. Today: oat and raisin biscuits.

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Kate's style hits

With her baby bump barely visible, Kate literally wrapped up in a MaxMara dress on a visit to Hope House in London.

'Name and shame tax avoiders'

MPs lambast the Government for not doing enough to close legal loopholes.

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'Crash for cash' scams clampdown

Insurers are finally taking steps to prevent fraud on a massive scale – and potentially save lives.

Richard Briers

Amiable comic actor who became a television favourite in the classic 1970s sitcom The Good Life

Lounge of apartment in Manhattan

Top 10 homes for fashionistas

To celebrate London Fashion Week, we've gone shopping for the best homes for fashion-lovers.

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Shed of the Year entrants

Shed of the Year entrants

Annual contest to search for the UK’s most wacky and wonderful sheds.

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Scientists create sixth sense

A brain implant developed in the US could give us a brand new sense.

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Want to get a First? Study maths

Maths students are three times more likely to earn a first-class degree than lawyers. Is it fair, asks Andrew Marszal.

Hilary Mantel's shot at Duchess of Cambridge was cheap

Mantel knew her comments would make headlines.

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