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Strongman breaks record by pulling a bus 70 feet ... with his hair

2009-11-12T14:43:22Z

Video: Manjit Singh has broken a world record for pulling a double-deck bus the farthest distance with his hair

Robbie Williams backs the X Factor twins 'all the way'

2009-10-21T08:00:08Z

Robbie has shocked fans by backing cocky X Factor contestants the Grimes twins to win the show.

Jim Carrey to turn on Oxford Street Christmas lights

2009-10-13T08:36:09Z

Jim Carrey, who voices Scrooge, in Disney's A Christmas Carol, will push the button for the Oxford Street's Christmas lights.

Indonesians rush to glimpse boy who tops 19lb at birth

2009-09-25T10:42:41Z

Crowds flock to an Indonesian hospital to glimpse the country's largest recorded baby - a 19.2lb boy born by Caesarean section to a diabetic mother

Man-size burger among latest Guinness Records

2009-09-17T06:21:02Z

Oasis nominated for two Q Awards

2009-09-17T14:15:18Z

Oasis have been nominated for two Q Awards after a turbulent year which saw Noel Gallagher quit and their stadium gigs slammed

Marathon swimmer promotes film with dip in Thames

2009-09-02T07:47:26Z

Marathon swimmer Martin Strel emerges from the Thames on his way to the London premiere of Big River Man, a documentary about his record breaking swim along the Amazon

Only a hurricane between sailor aged 17 and around-world record

2009-08-26T07:11:09Z

17-year-old Mike Perham faces one last challenge before he becomes the youngest person to sail solo around the globe - a hurricane named Bill

Full steam ahead to challenge land speed record

2009-08-19T06:28:16Z

Tallest dog is dead

2009-08-13T09:43:26Z

A California dog listed as the tallest in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records has been put down after bone cancer spread to his lungs. Gibson, a seven-year-old harlequin Great Dane, was 7ft1in standing on his back legs.

Sir Ranulph's triumphs and tribulations

2009-05-21T06:24:27Z

Described by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes has refused to let a double heart bypass dent his spirit of adventure

Cricket hits new heights on Everest

2009-03-24T09:06:48Z

A group of Londoners are to play the world's highest game of cricket on a plateau on Mount Everest

Tina Turner hits the turbo

2009-03-04T00:00:00Z

If Take That's comeback is the most spectacular of recent years, it's dwarfed by Tina Turner;s half-century riches-uppers-riches saga.

Wood you like to join me, Leah?

2009-02-10T13:00:07Z

Jo Wood continued her Guinness World Record attempt at going to every party and was this time joined by her daughter Leah.

300 jobs on the line as Celloglas goes to wall

2009-01-06T09:32:10Z

Credit crunch: Lamination specialist Celloglas have called in the administrators, putting 300 jobs at risk. Celloglas's finishes - mainly used on greetings cards, book covers, sales brochures, prospectuses and magazines � all hit by the downturn

Halloween activities for the family

2008-10-20T14:48:29Z

With Halloween falling on the last Friday of half-term, there are plenty of ghoulish activities to spook the family. So be afraid - be very afraid.

Record anti-terror petition will be brought to London

2008-09-11T08:04:03Z

British Muslims will be asked to sign a record-breaking petition to denounce terrorism

90,000 join walk-to-school record bid

2008-06-11T09:45:28Z

Almost 90,000 school-children aim to walk to school to set a new "walking bus" world record

Off the record

2008-05-16T10:53:04Z

A new breed of musical talent will be in record-breaking mood on the South Bank, the Brits are taking over the American charts and Dirty Pretty Things are back.

MPs set to condemn spiralling budget for 2012 Olympic Games

2008-04-16T12:45:28Z

MPs are preparing to issue a scathing condemnation of the soaring cost of the 2012 Olympics

Dotrice, 84, revives record-breaking one-man show

2008-02-27T13:09:09Z

Roy Dotrice is reviving a one-man play that won him a place in the Guinness Book of Records 40 years ago.

School's in for summer

2008-01-28T12:31:39Z

High School Musical, the blockbuster children's TV film, is coming to the London stage.

DVDs of the week

2007-11-20T00:00:00Z

John Travolta squeezes into a fat suit in Hairspray and Mark Thomas relights your political ire in the DVDs of the week.

Evans attempts comedy record at O2

2007-10-25T15:05:06Z

Lee Evans will attempt a world record when he becomes the first comedian to play the O2 arena as part of his largest ever tour next year.

Mexican artist inspired by China

2007-07-25T23:00:00Z

Mexican artist Damian Ortega's latest work is inspired by sixth century BC Chinese military treatise The Art Of War, by Sun Tzu.

World record car boot sale for charity

2007-05-22T14:53:11Z

The chance to set a new world record for the world's largest car boot sale is on offer over Bank Holiday weekend

Coconut orchestra breaks world record

2007-04-24T09:03:30Z

The world's largest coconut orchestra gathered in Trafalgar Square to record a new Guinness World Record.

Public to join Spamalot 'coconut orchestra'

2007-04-10T07:35:32Z

The creators of Monty Python musical Spamalot are bidding to set a new record for the world's largest coconut orchestra.

Madonna is music's No.1 earner

2006-09-29T07:58:46Z

Madonna is the highest-earning female singer in the world, figures have revealed. The mother-of-two, who turned 48 last month, is making some £26.6million a year.

Robbie's gone hip-hop happy

2006-09-04T23:00:00Z

A sneak preview of Robbie Williams' new album reveals that the king of pop has a new direction - and it works, says David Smyth.