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The publishers of the world-famous comic strip Dennis the Menace have taken control of a "Beano" website from a Norfolk businessman.
Dundee-based DC Thomson and Company Ltd, which first published The Beano nearly 80 years ago, took action against Stephen Fisher from Ellingham.
The domain name "thebeano.co.uk" had been registered in Mr Fisher's name.
But internet watchdog Nominet said it was an "abusive registration" and ruled he hand it over to the publishers.
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Dundee-based DC Thomson and Company Ltd, which first published The Beano nearly 80 years ago, took action against Stephen Fisher from Ellingham.
The domain name "thebeano.co.uk" had been registered in Mr Fisher's name.
But internet watchdog Nominet said it was an "abusive registration" and ruled he hand it over to the publishers.
Complete story on bbc
