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Yes Scotland campaign kicks off The official campaign to persuade people in Scotland to vote for independence is kicking off. Union Jack flag and Scotland flag

Living with Alzheimer's - Rael's story Ten year-old Rael lives with her great gran who suffers from Alzheimer's, an illness that affects the brain and memory. Rael's great gran has Alzheimer's disease.

Pictures: Olympic torch relay's first week Newsround looks back at memorable moments in the first week of the Olympic torch relay. Didier Drogba, Amy Williams and Josh McEachran carrying the Olympic flame.

New Mars rover image of crater A stunning view of Mars' Endeavour Crater has been snapped by Nasa's Opportunity rover - more than eight years into its mission. Image of the Endeavour Crater on Mars taken by Nasa's Opportunity rover

England game to use goal-line technology Officials have confirmed that the Hawk-Eye system will be used at Wembley. Goal keeper looking at ball

Toddler rides toy scooter on crossroad A three year-old boy in China took his toy scooter out for a ride - and ended up on a dangerously busy crossroad during rush hour. Toddler takes a ride in rush hour

Chat: Should speaking be taught in schools? Labour MP Stephen Twigg says everyone at school should be given lessons in public speaking and job interview techniques. Children in a classroom.

Training like an Olympic rower Joe goes training with GB Olympic and triple world champion rower Zac Purchase to see how he is getting ready to go for gold at London 2012. Joe rows for gold

Stuntman flies without parachute Check out these amazing pictures of stuntman Gary Connery jumping from a helicopter without using his parachute. Gary Connery in the sky

Shock at buzzard capture plans Plans to capture wild buzzards and destroy their nests - to help protect pheasants - have angered the RSPB. Buzzard

X Factor: Auditions kick off in Liverpool Yes, it's that time again - this year's X Factor auditions have kicked off in Liverpool. The X Factor auditions in Liverpool - Tulisa

QPR's Joey Barton gets 12-match ban Queens Park Rangers captain Joey Barton has been banned from playing 12 matches by the Football Association. Joey Barton

Global push to wipe out polio The World Health Organisation is launching one final push to get rid of polio for good. Child getting a polio vaccination in Afghanistan

Pictures: Strange new species of animals Scientists across the world annouce their favourite new species that were first 'described' last year. A lmoney with a snubbed nose chews on a piece of grass.

Schools chosen to cook for Queen Kids from four schools have won a competition to cook a special Diamond Jubilee menu for The Queen. Children from Eastington Primary School celebrate their win in 'royal' fancy dress.

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