Peter Worthington has had an amazing life. And his obituary, which he wrote himself, certainly has an arresting opening line.
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Vitamin C can kill drug-resistant TB
22 May 2013 - 10:58amVitamin C can kill multidrug-resistant TB in the lab, scientists reveal.
Electricity bills to increase by 18%
22 May 2013 - 10:49amPower NI announces that electricity bills for households and small businesses are to increase by 18% from July.
Record price for Harry Potter book
22 May 2013 - 10:47amA rare first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone with annotations and drawings by JK Rowling sells for a record £150,000.
Dettori delay over 'medical issues'
22 May 2013 - 10:36amFrench racing authorities await a response from jockey Frankie Dettori relating to "medical issues" before renewing his licence.
HMRC to miss tax credit fraud target
22 May 2013 - 10:32amThe UK tax authority's failure to hit a target of reducing tax credit fraud and error has "cost the taxpayer dear", a committee of MPs says.
Is the English language conquering France?
22 May 2013 - 10:30amIs the English language conquering France?
Japan approves child abduction pact
22 May 2013 - 10:29amJapan's parliament votes to adopt an international treaty on cross-border child custody disputes, after years of pressure from the West.
Fifty-five beaches meet new rules
22 May 2013 - 10:29amFifty five beaches in England meet tough new EU standards on water quality to achieve Blue Flag awards.
Watson set for French Open return
22 May 2013 - 10:26amBritish number two Heather Watson plans to return to action at the French Open after being out with glandular fever.
Stockholm suburbs gripped by riots
22 May 2013 - 10:18amRioters light fires and stone emergency services in the suburbs of the Swedish capital Stockholm for the third night running after a police shooting death.
Bad weather hits retail sales again
22 May 2013 - 10:06amUK retail sales in April were 1.3% lower than in March as bad weather continued to dent spending, official figures show.
VIDEO: Why do mothers-to-be need iodine?
22 May 2013 - 10:05amDr Sarah Bath explains why the nutrient iodine is important during pregnancy and how dairy products and fish can aid its intake.
How good are Lawro's predictions?
22 May 2013 - 10:02amHow good are Lawro's football predictions?
Boy killed in crash with crane named
22 May 2013 - 10:01amAn eight-year-old boy killed after his bicycle was involved in a collision with a mobile crane in Aberdeen is named as Kyle Allan.
Carlton Cole to leave West Ham
22 May 2013 - 9:49amStriker Carlton Cole will leave West Ham United this summer after the club decided not to renew his contract.
AUDIO: Attenborough: We're destroying things
22 May 2013 - 9:45amDavid Attenborough examines news that a "stocktake" of UK nature suggests 60% of animal and plant species have declined in the past 50 years - and one in 10 could end up disappearing.
VIDEO: "I just tried to be the best dad"
22 May 2013 - 9:37amThe bruised and bloodied family that were pictured walking away from wreckage following the Oklahoma tornado, have been speaking about their experience.
Viewpoints: Higher fees and value-for-money degrees
22 May 2013 - 9:29amAre university courses worth the money students have to spend?
Lloyds and RBS 'won't be further nationalised'
22 May 2013 - 9:20amWhy the taxpayer won't be buying more bank shares
In pictures: Monster tornado hits Oklahoma
22 May 2013 - 9:16amGigantic tornado rips through Oklahoma City
