Record-breaker McArthur honoured
Ellen MacArthur will be appointed a Dame by the Queen after smashing the record for the fastest person to sail solo non-stop around the world. The 28-year-old arrived in Falmouth after breaking Francis Joyon's previous record. Thousands were lining the docks of the Cornish port to welcome MacArthur home after her record journey - lasting 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes and 33 seconds - finally finished. Rollover image: B&Q on her epic homecoming at Falmouth. www.teamellen.com

HRH Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles to Marry
Britain's heir-to-the throne Prince Charles is to marry his longtime lover Camilla Parker Bowles, Clarence House office announced 10th February , 2005. Mrs Parker Bowles will take the title HRH Duchess of Cornwall after the civil ceremony at Windsor Castle on the 8th April 2005. When the Prince of Wales, 56, becomes king, 57-year-old Camilla will not be known as Queen Camilla but as the Princess Consort.

Fox Hunting Becomes Illegal
A horseman from the oldest hunt in the country, the Bilsdale Hunt, leads the hounds on the last day of legal hunting. The hunt, near Thirsk, dates back to 1658. The hunting ban comes into force on 18th February 2005, after the Hunting Bill was forced through Parliament. After hoursand hours of debate British Members of Parliament have voted for a total ban on hunting with dogs, they voted 362 to 154 to ban fox-hunting with dogs.

Watch this Drop Shot
An artificial court had been especially laid on the helipad of the Burj Al Arab hotel, the sail-shaped profile of which dominates the skyline. At least Andre Agassi and Roger Federer could boast they were on top of their game, the players faced each other across a net strung 700ft above Dubai's Jumeirah beach. It was neither a moment for faint hearts nor an overexaggerated lob. Absolute crazy. The ball was out!