#Mail Online Search publisher Mail Online News RSS feed * MailOnline - news, sport, celebrity, science and health stories * Home * News * U.S. * Sport * TV&Showbiz * Femail * Health * Science * Money * RightMinds * Coffee Break * Travel * Columnists * News Home * Arts * Headlines * Pictures * Most read * News Board * Login Find a Job M&S Wine Our Papers Feedback Monday, Jan 21 2013 6PM 1°C 9PM 0°C 5-Day Forecast Unstoppable rise of American English: Study shows young Britons copying US writing style By Laura Clark, Education Correspondent PUBLISHED: 00:11 GMT, 29 May 2012 | UPDATED: 14:03 GMT, 29 May 2012 * Comments (561) * Share * + + + The future of written English will owe more to Hollywood films than Dickens or Shakespeare, if the findings of a study into children's writing are anything to go by. The analysis of 74,000 short stories found that their written work was littered with Americanisms, exclamation marks and references to celebrities. Researchers who looked at the entries to a national competition found they were increasingly using American words such as garbage, trash can, sidewalk, candy, sneakers, soda, cranky and flashlight. Americanisms: Children's work was littered with words such as garbage, trash can and sidewalk Americanisms: Children's work was littered with words such as garbage, trash can and sidewalk (picture posed by models) The stories, written by pupils aged seven to 13, show how fairy cakes are referred to as cupcakes and a dinner jacket has become a tuxedo. `Smart' is now often used for `clever' and `cranky' for `irritable'. Celebrity culture also has a powerful influence on children's work, with Simon Cowell and Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi among the famous names cropping up repeatedly. More... * Big Elephants Can't Always Use Small Exits... but they CAN help you spell 'because' But pupils are let down by basic spelling, punctuation and grammar, according to the study by Oxford University Press, which looked at the entries to BBC Radio 2's `500 Words' competition. Children stumbled over simple spellings such as `does' and `clothes' and struggled to use the past tense correctly, often saying `rised' instead of `rose' or `thinked' instead of `thought'. Researchers also found that punctuation was underused, especially semi-colons and speech marks. Some did not know how to use capital letters. Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi Simon Cowell Famous: The names of Lionel Messi (left) and Simon Cowell (right) crop up often in children's writing Popular US fiction such as the Twilight vampire novels and films is thought to be fuelling the increasing use of American vocabulary and spelling Popular US fiction such as the Twilight vampire novels and films is thought to be fuelling the increasing use of American vocabulary and spelling However, exclamation marks were overused. Researchers found 35,171 examples in total, with some young writers using five at a time. The study of more than 31million words will be compared with future research to see how written language evolves. Popular US fiction such as the Twilight vampire novels and films is thought to be fuelling the increasing use of American vocabulary and spelling. Modern technology was also influential. Out of almost 300 references to `blackberry', nearly half referred to mobile phones. Characters frequently `googled' for information or used `apps'. But the researchers found a wealth of imaginative and inventive ideas. Fears that texting was corrupting children's written work were unfounded, they said, with youngsters only using text speak when they were referring to a text message. Samantha Armstrong, of the OUP children's dictionaries division, said: `Perhaps we are catching a glimpse of the language of the future.' Chris Evans, whose radio show runs the competition, said the results were `fascinating', adding: `Who'd have thought that Messi and Jeremy Clarkson would be some of the most used celebrity names?' SPELLING IN BBC '500 WORDS' COMPETITION AMERICAN WORD OCCURRENCES BRITISH WORD OCCURRENCES Candy (1,879) Sweets (2,448) Cupcake (486) Fairy cake (46) Flashlight (99) Torch (2,736) Garbage truck (9) Dustbin lorry (5) Tuxedo (74) Dinner suit (1) Sneakers (38) Trainers (555) Trash can (38) Dustbin (290) Sidewalk (26) Pavement (924) MOST READ NEWS * Previous * 1 * 2 * 3 * 4 * Next * Tragic: A woman in her 20s has been found dead after walking home after a night out in Deal (file picture) Dental nurse, 25, froze to death without shoes or coat... * The mother who dared to tell the truth about immigration on the BBC The mother who dared to tell the truth about immigration on... * Mikel Ruffinelli Bootylicious... meet the 420lb mother of four with the... * Shark 'The shark nearly took my leg off in a split second':... * Iranian execution Hanged for 'waging war against God': Iran publicly executes... * Michael Winner and his new wife Geraldine Lynton-Edwards Film director, national treasure (and no mean restaurant... * Getting braver: The cat begins to enjoy itself and swipe at the snow Adorable video captures excitement of cat as it sees snow... * Flanked by snowfields a train makes its way towards York near Tadcaster, North Yorkshire Big freeze will last at least 4 more days: Chaos on roads,... * Tribute: Flowers have been left close to the home where a toddler's body was discovered this morning Mother, 40, in court charged with murder after toddler, 2,... * Riley Turner Four-year-old boy who was stabbed to death beside his twin... * Twenty children had a lucky escape this morning when their school bus skidded off an icy road - and plunged down a 50ft embankment in a quiet Welsh village. 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Fears that texting was corrupting childrens written work were unfounded, they said, with youngsters only using text speak when they were referring to a text message." The real problem is the spelling system (American English or English English) which is archaic and not fit for purpose. It is part of the problem and contributes to the huge illiteracy rates in the English speaking world. - NJH , London UK, 30/5/2012 21:19 Click to rate Rating 2 Report abuse American English beats the hell out of German, doesn't it? - Mark , Florida, 30/5/2012 15:15 Click to rate Rating 3 Report abuse some people are referring the to "UK" or "Britain" as one country. There are 4 different countries within - it's like saying Canada, America and Mexico are one country! - Fed Up, England, 29/5/2012. Fed up, England are you f&%king stupid. Canada, The United States and Mexico are one country!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Their countries not continents. Are you confusing countries and continents. Do you not know the difference between a country and a continent. Do you not know what's a country and what's a continent. The U.S. is a country. In the U.S. there are states. Canada is a country. In canada there are providences. Mexico is a country and in mexico there are states.- Alex Salazar, Moreno Valley, CA, There is no need to swear is there, and YOU have got it wrong. I had to read over what you said to make sure you were not really that stupid but you clearly are. Also, it's `they're` countries not `their` countries and how many times can you mention country and continent in one short passage? - Billy , Goat Tough, 30/5/2012 09:56 Click to rate Rating 3 Report abuse Hey,we won the war(s): 1781.1812,1918,1945, why shouldn't y'all adopt THE modern language? - R.D.McDowell, Pungoteague VA USA, Oh dear. 1781 Is that the war where you were getting soundly beaten until the French/Dutch/Spanish came on won victory? 1812 The war where you invaded British North America (Canada) where promptly sent back with your tail between your legs, had your territory invaded and your Capital burned? 1918 You were the most junior of junior partners. Below Italy and Japan. An irrelevance. 1945 If any one nation can claim victory that would be the soviets, not you. Try reading? Your comments: - STP , Manchester, 30/5/2012 09:01 Click to rate Rating 1 Report abuse I like how some people are referring the to "UK" or "Britain" as one country. There are 4 different countries within - it's like saying Canada, America and Mexico are one country! - Fed Up, England, 29/5/2012 13:23. Fed up, England are you f&%king stupid. Canada, The United States and Mexico are one country!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Their countries not continents. Are you confusing countries and continents. Do you not know the difference between a country and a continent. Do you not know what's a country and what's a continent. The U.S. is a country. In the U.S. there are states. Canada is a country. In canada there are providences. Mexico is a country and in mexico there are states. - Alex Salazar, Moreno Valley, CA, 30/5/2012 04:31___ a little too much Mezcal I think .. read the comment again (clue: "it's like saying") - Nick , Chatham, Kent, 30/5/2012 08:23 Click to rate Rating 1 Report abuse It's all so much Shaw. If I knock you up here, you'll need nappies in nine months. Wanna be like the French with a ministry to protect the language from incursions and wind up following German rules (compound words) for blue jeans or Walkman? Stiff upper and all that. Get a kick out of Hindi films where English and American words are sprinkled throughout - Hindish? With global communication in realtime, language and culture are more mutable than ever. I need the closed caption for Scots more than any other speakers, though. For a people who can't decide whether pudding is the dessert course or blood soaked breadstuffs, getting your tighties in a wad over candy and trash cans seems like something for the Ministry of Silly Talks. - pat , penna, 30/5/2012 07:23 Click to rate Rating 2 Report abuse Advent of WWW: example of 'Punctuated Equlibrium' triggering evolution/revolution - Libertarian , USA, 30/5/2012 06:42 Click to rate Rating (0) Report abuse I love these reactionary screeds on language, replete with howling outrage from the commentariat over the fact that "garbage truck" is replacing "dustbin lorry" in the common parlance. Really, I should think you Brits have much more pressing problems to contend with these days. - Lara , California, USA, 30/5/2012 06:38 Click to rate Rating 6 Report abuse Brits think these are abominations of the english language? Listen to some urban dwellers talk in their "ebonics"....Ax (ask) is one that immediately comes to mind. - Brent , Kent, Ohio. 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Barefoot Selena Gomez sings Timberlake's classic break-up song... two months after ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber performs it * And it seems the heavily pregnant first-time mother has some ambitious plans for the birth of her child. That's ambitious! Heavily pregnant Amber Rose reads up on home births as she prepares to welcome her first child Spotted clutching booklet * Going Arctic! Olivia Palermo stays warm and fashionable in furry coat and designer boots in chilly New York Going Arctic! Olivia Palermo stays warm and fashionable in furry coat and designer boots in chilly New York She's not in St Barts anymore * 'Get comfortable!' Jillian Michaels totes her daughter Lukensia on her back... during family day at Malibu Farmers Market 'Get comfortable!' Jillian Michaels totes her daughter Lukensia on her back as they enjoy a family day out at the farmer's market * You're next! Ariel Winter takes her niece Skylar to birthday party...and gets a temporary tattoo Ariel Winter takes her niece Skylar to party... and joins in the fun as she gets a temporary tattoo Children's birthday party in Hollywood * Marcia Cross treats her daughter Savannah to a carousel ride on their day out at the beach Acrobat in training! Marcia Cross teaches daughter Savannah to swing as they tackle the rings on day out at the beach * On a health kick! Whitney Port goes make-up free and casual in comfy joggers... on juice run in Los Angeles On a health kick! Make-up free Whitney Port is casual in comfy joggers as she heads on juice run PIcked up two cartons to refresh herself * Stepping out for a morning walk in the snow, the happy mother-to-be hid her growing bump under her roomy jacket. Keeping baby warm! Kristen Bell wraps her bump up in a parka as she promotes Lifeguard at Sundance Opted for comfort on morning stroll in Utah * Prince of polo: Prince Harry is famous for his love of the equine sport, as is his father, Prince Charles, and brother, the Duke of Cambridge RICHARD KAY: It's snow-go for Harry's pal's polo bash Klosters' Snow Polo tournament has been cancelled due to unpaid bills and bad weather * Who's the star now? Ellen Pompeo showers daughter Stella with fun day at the mall... and husband Chris Ivery tags along too Who's the star now? Ellen Pompeo showers daughter Stella with fun day at the mall Husband Chris Ivery joined them at Westfield Shopping Centre * 'I was causing people to get into physical fights, crying, leaving': Kim Kardashian admits to creating drama during filming of new reality show 'I was causing people to get into physical fights, crying, leaving': Kim Kardashian admits creating drama Filming for new reality show * 'Without trust you have nothing': Tamara Ecclestone reveals the qualities of her ideal man as she shows off her lavish Bel Air home in glam mag shoot 'Without trust you have nothing': Tamara Ecclestone reveals the qualities of her ideal man Chatted as she showed off lavish Bel Air home * The London Critics' Circle Film Awards held at The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street Belle of the ball! Emily Blunt steals the show in figure-hugging black dress at London Critics' Circle Film Awards Actress looked chic at The May Fair hotel * She's ready to rock and roll! Heidi Klum vamps it up in leather trousers and blood red lipstick... for a trip to the grocery store She's ready to rock and roll! Heidi Klum vamps it up in leather trousers and blood red lipstick... for a trip to the grocery store Mirroring boyfriend * Honest: Helena Bonham Carter, one of the star's of Les Miserables, has admitted that singing is not her forte. 'I'm not a great singer' admits Les Miserables star Helena Bonham Carter as film's soundtrack hits top spot First film cast recording to top chart since Evita * LIZ JONES FASHION THERAPY As plus-size sales sour, our columnist meets the models making a big impact on the high street These girls are properly, unashamedly big: LIZ JONES meets the models making an impact on the high street All run plus-size blogs * How 'glutton' Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall lost weight - fast: Chef dramatically cuts calories two days a week How 'glutton' Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall lost weight - fast: Chef dramatically cuts calories two days a week Feels 'lean and sharp' * Solid gold: Kat Graham flaunts her tummy in gleaming bra-top after debuting Wanna Say music video Solid gold! Kat Graham flaunts her taut tummy in gleaming bra-top for Wanna Say music video debut She gave the sun a warm welcome in LA * Ben Affleck, took his daughters Violet and Seraphina out for breakfast this morning at the Country Mart Are those for Jennifer? Ben Affleck takes home flowers after his wife misses family outing with daughters That's a nice thought * The actress was spotted with sons Alexander (Sasha), five, and Samuel (Kai), four, in Los Angeles California and her good-looking husband Liev Schreiber followed closely behind. No wonder she left Sundance early! Naomi Watts is welcomed home by a shirtless Liev Schreiber and their sons Spotted out with the family in LA * Honey, they've shrunk the handbag! Giant bags are out, teeny tiny totes are in - but can you really cram your entire life into one? Honey, they've shrunk the handbag! Giant bags are out, teeny tiny totes are in - but can you really cram your entire life into one? If Alexa Chung can do it... * If the shoe fits! Amy Adams treats her little princess Aviana to some fancy footwear If the shoe fits! Amy Adams treats her princess Aviana to some fancy footwear The ittle girl wore her new shoes right out of the store * Family fun day! Lindsay Price and fiancé Curtis Stone take their son and dog for a walk Family fun day! Lindsay Price and fiancé Curtis Stone tote their son in a sling as they take their dog for a walk Spotted out in Los Angeles * How a wild cat clawed his way into my heart How a wild cat clawed his way into my heart: JILLY COOPER remembers her 'beloved wanderer' Author initially thought Feral was a panther * Thank goodness for date night! Grinning Kelsey Grammer takes wife Kayte to basketball game No wonder he's smiling! Grinning Kelsey Grammer takes wife Kayte out on date night... to a basketball game How did he persuade her it was a good idea? * Two and a half times the fun! Jon Cryer and wife Lisa treat daughter Daisy to a balloon on a day out at the Farmer's Market Two and a half times the fun! Jon Cryer and wife Lisa treat daughter Daisy to a balloon Trio were at Farmer's Market in the Studio City area of Los Angeles * Paris Hilton inside the Rudsak area at Miami Lounge at Sundance on Saturday She loves a freebie! Paris Hilton tries on an array of furry hats at Sundance gift lounge as she braves the freezing weather That's how to keep warm * Crime fiction doyenne Patricia Cornwell is at the centre of an epic legal battle against her accountants that contains 'more skulduggery than she could ever fit into one of her books' The Crime Queen and the Case of the Missing £25million: Patricia Cornwell's court battle is gripping America Tom Leonard examines the case * Four more years: Michelle Obama kisses Barack as the couple attend a celebration for their supporters in D.C. on Sunday night The kiss that says we did it again: First Lady Michelle embraces Barack as President thanks donors at glittering reception on eve of inauguration * JANET STREET-PORTER: Why do women fall for pointless feminine hygiene products? They only make us anxious about our bodies Why do women fall for pointless feminine hygiene products? They only make us anxious about our bodies, writes JANET STREET-PORTER * leona lewis She's got the curve factor: Leona Lewis showcases her fuller figure as she performs in chic pencil skirt Form-fitting black dress on German show * It's official! Real Housewives star Adrienne Maloof, 51, confirms her romance with Rod Stewart's bad boy son Sean, 32, as couple put on PDA It's official! Real Housewives star Adrienne Maloof, 51, confirms her romance with Rod Stewart's bad boy son Sean, 32, as couple put on PDA * 'We're good': Taylor Swift reveals that Michael J. Fox has apologised after saying he wouldn't want his son to date her 'We're good': Taylor Swift reveals that Michael J. Fox has apologised after saying he wouldn't want his son to date her You can't blame him... * Ian Ziering and Jason Priestley do lunch in West Hollywood together It's no Peach Pit! Beverly Hills 90210 stars Jason Priestley and Ian Ziering reunite for lunch at upscale eatery Still buddies after 22 years * Careful with those curves! Sofia Vergara goes for early morning workout Careful with those curves! Make-up free Sofia Vergara readies herself for an early morning workout Looked in a serious mood * Denise Welch is ditching booze and upping her bedroom activity in a bid to lose weight before her wedding to Lincoln Townley 'Forget the gym! I'm doing sexercise': Denise Welch to shed the pounds in saucy bedroom sessions with toyboy fiance Too much information? * Nancy Dell'Olio Taking a plunge too far: Nancy Dell'Olio hits a bum note in her overly-revealing jumpsuit as she dances the night away at Annabel's Another Nancy classic * Rod Stewart Singer Rod Stewart confesses that roadie took his driving test and gained licence under false pretences Revelation in his autobiography * Amanda Holden Didn't they check the weather forecast? Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon brave snow in flesh-baring outfits for Britain's Got Talent auditions * 'I am not, nor am I getting engaged or married!': Cheryl Cole slams rumours Tre Holloway is about to propose 'I am not, nor am I getting engaged or married!' Cheryl Cole slams rumours Tre Holloway is about to propose What will Ashley say? * Helen Flanagan 'Things are extremely strained': Helen Flanagan left fighting to save her relationship with Scott Sinclair as he struggles with taunts from his teammates * Backless dresses are...back! Taylor Swift and Anne Hathaway are getting theirs out, so give yours a 'facial' with these products Backless dresses are... back! Taylor Swift and Anne Hathaway are getting theirs out, so give yours a 'facial' Is it the most neglected part of your body? * jennifer metcalfe Jennifer Metcalfe heals her broken heart... by kissing Geordie reality star Greg Lake Sylvain dumped her after falling for Samia Ghadie * It's a boy! The Mentalist star Amanda Righetti gives birth to her first child It's a boy! The Mentalist star Amanda Righetti gives birth to her first child Named him Knox Addison * BILLIE FAIERS Won't be able to eat much cake in that outfit! TOWIE's Billie Faiers flashes her tanned tum in super-tight ensemble as she marks 23rd Celebrated in style * Sheridan Smith She scrubs up well: Sheridan Smith takes centre stage on the red carpet in sophisticated dress Appearing at German premiere of Quartet * Looks can be deceiving! Eva Mendes dresses in a floaty floral frock... but still manages to shows off her sexy curves Looks can be deceiving! Eva Mendes dresses in a floaty floral frock... but still manages to show off her sexy curves Can pull off anything * Tara Reid leaves Mr. Chows restaurant a looking a little worse for wear with scuffed Christian Louboutin shoes in Beverly Hills, California Finally camera red-y! Tara Reid makes a rare covered up appearance in modest maroon outfit for dinner Sspotted outside Mr Chow's in Beverly Hills * 'As a Christian I want to date without sex. Is that possible?:' FEMAIL's sexpert Rowan Pelling says outline your beliefs early on 'As a Christian I want to date without sex. Is that possible?' ROWAN PELLING advises setting out beliefs from early on in relationship * Newlyweds Katie Price and Kieran Hayler jet back to London... as it emerges model 'made new husband sign watertight pre-nup' Newlyweds Katie Price and Kieran Hayler jet back to London... as it emerges model 'made new husband sign watertight pre-nup' Snow didn't stop them * So fans of the genre will be excited to learn America¿s Next Top Model judge Kelly Cutrone has branded Real Housewife Camille Grammer 'disgusting' and 'a skanky stripper.' 'She's a skanky stripper' America's Next Top Model judge Kelly Cutrone slates 'disgusting' reality rival Camille Grammer The gloves are off * Success: Kelly looks pleased to have found a taxi and climbs in to get away from the snow Winter Wonder Woman: Kelly Brook wraps up in stylish faux fur coat as she heads out in heavy snowfall Teamed look with warm hat * Oops! Britney Spears shows some side boob action in pink halter dress... as she narrowly misses wardrobe malfunction Oops... she did it again! Bra-less Britney Spears reveals side cleavage in pink halter dress She's had her slip-ups in the past * Caught out: Mel was caught in a funny position at the petrol station with her husband Stephen Belafonte Fill her up baby! Mel B is caught in a compromising position at the petrol station with husband Stephen Belafonte She won't thank him * No Raw Deal! Arnold Schwarzenegger treats son Christopher to lunch in Beverly Hills No Raw Deal! Arnold Schwarzenegger treats son Christopher to lunch in Beverly Hills The Last Stand star looked excited to be spending time together * Anthony Ogogo wore a pair of skimpy trunks which left little to the imagination for diving show Splash! on Saturday night He wouldn't get away with that in the ring! Olympic boxer Anthony Ogogo leaves little to the imagination in tiny Splash! trunks Calm down girls * Real Housewives star Alexia Echevarria 'sues insurance broker for $2million' over son's medical bills following tragic car crash Real Housewives star Alexia Echevarria 'sues insurance broker for $2million' over son's medical bills Follows catastrophic car accident in 2011 * Manti Te'o has had only one interview since the news broke that his girlfriend was a hoax Katie Couric scores first sit-down interview with Manti Te'o since scandal about his 'fake dead girlfriend' Due to discuss the alleged hoax * Defying her age! Trim Linda Barker, 51, shows off youthful figure in purple bikini as she makes it through to semi-finals on Splash! Defying her age! Trim Linda Barker, 51, shows off youthful figure in purple bikini as she makes it through to semi-finals on Splash! Wowed fans of the show * Chelsy Davy, pictured right, and boyfriend Matthew Mills, pictured left, enjoyed a break in South Africa this month She must be well and truly over Prince Harry: Chelsy canoodles with son of ex-Minister in South African Holidaying with Matthew Mills, Tessa Jowell's son * Elton John Last of the big spenders! Elton John 'paid £20,000' to surrogate mother for giving birth to second son Elijah Baby brother for Zachary * New ink? Lady Gaga visits famed West Hollywood tattoo parlour Shamrock Social Club and wears green to get into the spirit New ink? Lady Gaga visits famed West Hollywood tattoo parlour Shamrock Social Club and wears green to get into the spirit Certainly fit in * Shane's World! Liz Hurley watches her Aussie beau take part in a charity poker tournament Like butter wouldn't melt: Liz Hurley shrugs off f-word controversy as she looks pretty in florals at fiance Shane's charity fundraiser At Melbourne's Casino * Anna Paquin headed out for a stroll with her baby twins in California on Saturday Taking parenthood in their stride: Anna Paquin and husband Stephen Moyer enjoy leisurely stroll with their baby twins Enjoyed California sun * Katy Perry Star spangled babe: Katy Perry wows in American themed outfit as she headlines the Kids' Inaugural Concert Big Obama supporter * Dressed to impress: (l-r) The inauguration ball dresses of Eleanor Roosevelt, Marnie Eisenhower and Laura Bush Inauguration ballgowns through the years: From traditional to glitzy, a look back at the dresses chosen by America's First Ladies What will Michelle wear? * Lydia Bright looked stylish in a glamorous red gown as she celebrated her 22nd birthday in London on Saturday night An Essex princess: Lydia Bright looks glamorous in sweeping red gown while celebrating her 22nd Looked like she was going to an awards! * Maria Fowler showed off her impressively toned abs during a night out with friends while wearing a skimpy outfit which would look at home in the gym Heading to the gym? Maria Fowler shows off killer abs and seemingly wears workout gear during night out with friends Not her usual party outfit * Amy Poehler takes her sons Archie and Abel to a birthday party in Beverly Hills, CA Well, it's hardly the Golden Globes! Amy Poehler is back to parenting duties as she dresses down for children's party Break from the glamour * Gary Lineker leaves Twitter Gary Lineker deletes Twitter account for 'personal reasons' The Match Of The Day presenter sent out his last tweet, then deleted his account on Friday * Showing off her dirty dancing! Heidi Montag gives her husband Spencer a lap dance in tiny pink skirt on Celebrity Big Brother Showing off her dirty dancing! Heidi Montag gives her husband Spencer a lap dance in tiny pink skirt on Celebrity Big Brother * 'Did you cast these women from the SAS?': Spencer left in shock as girls beat the boys in torment task on Celebrity Big Broth 'Did you cast these women from the SAS?': Spencer left in shock as girls beat the boys in torment task on Celebrity Big Brother Tough luck, boys! * rita and cara From runway to nightclub: Rita Ora defies jet lag as she joins BFF Cara Delevingne for night out Recently posed together in sultry shoot * Photos of a scar on the back of Jeremy Piven's head point to a hair transplant Has hair-raising ordeal saved Mr Selfridge from the bald truth? Jeremy Piven 'has £9,000 transplant' ITV show's star suffered hair loss since early 20s * Matthew McConaughey Isn't he looking better! Matthew McConaughey starts to put on weight again after shedding nearly four stone for his new role Plays AIDS victim * gwyneth American Eagle! Gwyneth Paltrow shows off her new tattoo as she flies out of LAX (But it's only temporary) * Today's headlines * Most Read * 'Pretty complex job': Prince Harry says he mostly worked on escorting Chinooks on daring evacuation raids Take a life to save a life: Prince Harry reveals life on the front line in Afghanistan and says Prince... * Harry Vegas My father tells me to act more like a prince, admits Harry but he remains unrepentant about nude Las Vegas... * Princes Harry and William Royal sibling rivalry: Harry reveals he's jealous of his brother flying and being able to go home to his... * harry xbox I'm not academic but I thrash the guys at Fifa: Harry's Camp Bastion downtime * Drenching: In a fight that lasts almost a minute, a boy is forced to hide behind a pillar while water goes onto him and his friends Careful who you throw snowballs at! Firemen take revenge on teenagers by giving them a drenching with power... * In Amenas Who was the white jihadi? Algerian forces find 'two Canadians and at least one Frenchman' among bodies of... * Prime Minister David Cameron used a statement in the Commons to warned Britain had to 'tackle this poisonous thinking at home and abroad' Britain offers more military support in battle against 'terrorist scourge' of Al Qaeda as Cameron invokes... * Denmark's Board of Equal Treatment effectively ruled last month that price differences between men's and women's haircuts were illegal Denmark rules that both men and women's haircuts must cost the SAME PRICE * Bodybuilder Dale Burns was Tasered four times in less than a minute by police as they struggled to arrest him Drug-crazed bodybuilder died after being Tasered four times in less than a minute by police trying to arrest... * Icy grip: The UK is being hit with even more heavy snow today as a plough tries to clear snow from the A66 dual carriageway after it was closed between County Durham and Cumbria this morning Winter freeze claims 11th victim as postman suffers heart attack trying to dig his van out of snowdrift * Kelly Kociela leaving Bristol Magistrates Court after biting a teacher while trying to pick her children up from school Drunk mother banned from school grounds after biting teacher while picking up her children * Callous: The driver got out of his car and laughed at the victim before speeding off again 'He left my son in the road to die': Hit-and-run driver who broke teenage motorcyclist's back swore at... * Emma Butterfield (pictured on her wedding day) died 11 weeks after giving birth to her seventh child Mother dies from brain haemorrhage after giving birth to her SEVENTH child at age of 27 * Two thirds of people feel more comfortable navigating to a new location with a satnav to find their way rather than a road map Four out of five young drivers can't read a map as we become more reliant on satnavs * Riley Turner Four-year-old boy who was stabbed to death beside his twin brother pictured clutching a toy tiger as a baby... * The survey will be a welcome boost to Mr Cameron on the eve of his speech when he is expected to promise voters a say on continuing to remain part of the EU More people now want to STAY in Europe than leave says shock poll as PM reveals his big EU speech will be on... * Tribute: Flowers have been left close to the home where a toddler's body was discovered this morning Mother, 40, in court charged with murder after toddler, 2, is found dead at home * Director of public prosecutions Keir Starmer will promise to 'ramp up' the number of cases against individuals suspected of tax evasion Middle class tax crackdown as prosecutors vow to take FIVE times more evaders to court * A mother and daughter were injured in a shooting in Chelsea Crescent, Cricklewood Schoolgirl, 11, and her mother are shot and injured as gunman opens fire on house in residential street * A mother and her two daughters starved a Staffordshire bull terrier, pictured, until it was so hungry it started to eat its own bed. Pictured is the caged room where the dog was kept and the bed made of plastic which has been bitten into Mother and daughters starved Staffordshire bull terrier until it was so hungry it ate its own bed * Entrepreneur Karl Baxter, 36, has been left with with 10,000 unsellable DVDs about cyclist Lance Armstrong You plonker! Del Boy-style entrepreneur set to lose £30,000 after buying thousands of DVDs about disgraced... * Organisers have since cancelled the event, which was raising money for an under threat elderly day home, because they cannot afford the 'ludicrous' fee on top of a £120 hall booking fee Pensioners' social fundraiser for elderly care home cancelled after council tells them to pay £100 for... * Legend: Film director Michael Winner has died aged 77 after a long battle with liver disease Film director, national treasure (and no mean restaurant critic) Michael Winner dies aged 77 * 'Soft justice': Criminals are being let-off with multiple 'slaps on the wrist' instead of being arrested and charged with crimes such as burglary Burglar let off with CAUTION for raiding 113 homes as scale of soft justice reprimands is revealed * Tragic: Jack Wooding was killed after a climbing accident in Scotland. He suffered severe head injuries after falling more than 300ft Family pays tribute to 'fearless' Oxford University graduate, 29, killed in climbing accident on Scottish... * Iranian execution Hanged for 'waging war against God': Iran publicly executes two men after they posted YouTube clip of... * Scientists have found that couples who sleep well better together in tasks and encouraged each other. But sleep deprivation leads them taking each other for granted Why a good night's sleep could save your marriage - by making you less selfish * In trouble: The construction workers had been crab fishing in Australia when their small tin boat overturned while they were in the country¿s remote Northern Territory Dutch tourists hide in a tree for 22 HOURS in Australia after fishing boat capsizes in crocodile-infested... * The brother of Gemma McCluskie, who was killed in March 2012, is expected claimed his sister pulled a knife on him on the day she died Jury shown CCTV footage 'of brother of murdered EastEnders actress dragging suitcase containing her body to... * Sergey Brin Tech mogul Sergey Brin spotted wearing Google Glasses on New York Subway (but what is a man worth... * Kian is hoping to start playing football again after he finishes cancer treatment Mother saves son's life after Googling revealed he could have a BRAIN TUMOUR not simply 'migraines' * Exposure: Experts believe exposing children to less second-hand smoke could reduce asthma attacks Child hospital admissions for asthma slump after smoking ban * Adam Williams lost four stone after hypnotherapy cured him of his cake obsession Hypnotherapy cured me of my Asda cake obsession: Supermarket worker loses four stone after curbing birthday... * People rely on body language to read emotions far more than they realise, say researchers Don't read my lips! Why body language could be the key to discovering your partner's mood * Highgate spider The rare giant spiders discovered lurking amid the decaying coffins of Highgate cemetery * Barrier to work: Some 25 per cent of parents blamed high childcare costs for not going back to work A quarter of unemployed parents say they don't go for jobs because of rising childcare costs * Thousands of elated supporters have already streamed into the nation's sunlit capital ahead of the festivities, just hours after Obama was sworn into office in a low key ceremony on Sunday. 'We, the people... let us answer the call of history': Obama urges Americans to come together in his second... * Charges: A police van arrives at a court i Delhi carrying the five men accused of attacking a 23-year-old woman on a bus 'We can't get a fair trial in Delhi,' claims defendant in gang rape case as 'fast track' trial begins... and... * Protest: There has been a groundswell of protest in India since a student was gang raped on a bus and left to die, with mass demonstrations for women's rights, tougher rape laws and calls for sex attackers to be hanged Girl, 15, dies after family of boy who 'raped her' set her on FIRE to stop her going to police * Labour's Denis Macshane quit the Commons in November after a damning report by the standards watchdog recommended he be suspended for a year Scotland Yard reopens probe into expenses of ex-Labour MP Denis Macshane over claims he faked invoices * Talented: Composer Benjamin Britten suffered from syphilis according to a new biography to be released next month Composer Benjamin Britten 'had syphilis and it contributed to his death', claims new biography * Hannah with baby Noah: She was given a drip-feed egg solution, which may have stabilised her immune system Couple have longed-for son following five failed cycles of IVF - all thanks to a drip containing EGG YOLK * Bombarded: Broadcaster Andrew Marr has thanked viewers for their 'truly wonderful' messages of goodwill following his stroke 'Thank you for bombarding me with goodwill': Andrew Marr continues to recover in hospital after suffering... * Louise Cotton's new Dartmouth home is covered in shells inside and out Ultimate seaside home is covered with MILLIONS of shells stuck to walls and ceilings in every room * Voice of the people: Rachel Bull spoke out on the BBC's Question Time The mother who dared to tell the truth about immigration on the BBC: Here, the granddaughter of a Polish... * shark.jpg 'The shark nearly took my leg off in a split second': British holidaymaker jumps into sea in Australia to... * Dinnertime: Parents who engage over mealtimes can help their children to stay healthy Spending just three minutes extra at the dinner table can keep youngsters thin * Diversity: But very few non-white officers are on course to become chief constables Next generation of police chiefs to be 'stubbornly white' as training course sees lack of ethnic minority... * The Murasoi caught by Tokyo Electric Power which had over 2,500 times the legal limit of radiation for seafood due to Fukushima fallout The Fukushima fish so contaminated by radiation it is over 2,500 times the legal limit for human... * Here's hoping: Camelot say the bonuses are dependent upon them reaching 'challenging targets' Jackpot for lottery bosses as £5m is set aside for THEIR bonus pot after cost of ticket doubles * MORE HEADLINES * Dental nurse, 25, 'froze to death without shoes or coat outside sister's house after heading round following a night out and finding she wasn't at home' * The mother who dared to tell the truth about immigration on the BBC: Here, the granddaughter of a Polish airman explains why she HAD to speak up * Bootylicious... meet the 420lb mother of four with the widest hips in the world who measures a staggering 8ft in circumference * 'The shark nearly took my leg off in a split second': British holidaymaker jumps into sea in Australia to drag thrashing beast away from children by its tail * Hanged for 'waging war against God': Iran publicly executes two men after they posted YouTube clip of themselves committing an armed robbery * Film director, national treasure (and no mean restaurant critic) Michael Winner dies aged 77 * Four-year-old boy who was stabbed to death beside his twin brother pictured clutching a toy tiger as a baby as man, 32, is questioned on suspicion of murder * Adorable video captures excitement of cat as it sees snow for the very first time * Mother, 40, in court charged with murder after toddler, 2, is found dead at home * Big freeze will last at least 4 more days: Chaos on roads, rail and runways to get worse as snow returns * Winter freeze claims 11th victim as postman suffers heart attack trying to dig his van out of snowdrift * BBC Cowboy Trap presenter Clive Holland sacked for 'inappropriate' behaviour towards woman he met on show * GQ in race row over Sexiest Women List which includes 'Hottest Indian Chick', 'Hottest Chinese Chick' and 'Hottest Pregnant Sri Lankan' * How 'glutton' Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall lost weight - fast: Chef dramatically cuts calories two days a week * Mother and daughters starved Staffordshire bull terrier until it was so hungry it ate its own bed * A real-life Downton dilemma: Baron with eight daughters but no sons faces his title passing to a distant cousin * New owner must like trains: Four-bedroom home goes on the market - complete with its own railway VIADUCT * Careful who you throw snowballs at! Firemen take revenge on teenagers by giving them a drenching with power hose * Illegal immigrants pay £1,500 to be smuggled OUT of Britain: Fears gangs are helping foreign criminals flee the country * Mother dies from brain haemorrhage after giving birth to her SEVENTH child at age of 27 * MOST READ IN DETAIL EDITOR'S SIX OF THE BEST * MELANIE PHILLIPS: Until we learn to be as single-minded as the fanatics - at home and abroad - we're ALL hostages * ANDREW PIERCE: Why is Mr Cameron so in thrall to blunderer Sir Jeremy Heywood? * Blame the flaky politicians for Heathrow's snow horror, writes PETER MCKAY * What do you call a burnt Tesco burger? Black Beauty! Our meat scandal gags will leave you 'horse' with laughter * Monty Python and the Holy Sale: Cleese sells off props and photos to fund multi-million-pound divorce * Are you fatter (or thinner) than you thought? 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