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Coronation Street cleans up at British Soap Awards
- Coronation Street has won eight prizes at the British Soap Awards, compared with just one for its rival EastEnders.
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What next for the UK in Eurovision?
- The annual Eurovision Song Contest has taken place in Malmo, Sweden, and the UK has once again failed to get anywhere near the top of the leaderboard.
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John Lennon's guitar sells for $408,000
- A guitar played by John Lennon and George Harrison in The Beatles has sold for $408,000 (£269,000) at auction.
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Bonnie Tyler: 'I did my best at Eurovision'
- Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has said she "did the best that I could do" at the Eurovision Song Contest after her UK entry came 19th out of 26 countries.
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Stephen Frears: New Ali film 'isn't about Muhammad Ali'
- British director Stephen Frears is flying the flag for British feature films at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
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Sweden hosts Eurovision as Bonnie Tyler makes debut
- The Swedish city of Malmo is gearing up to host the Eurovision Song Contest final with 26 countries set to perform for millions of TV viewers.
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Propaganda: Lies and distortion
- Propaganda has a bad name. It is what repressive regimes use to glorify their leaders, motivate their citizens and demonise their enemies. It is about lies and distortion, manipulation and misrepresentation.
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American The Office clocks out
- The American version of The Office closed up shop after nine years and more than 200 episodes. Its sunny optimism reflected the country that adopted it.
Five things prisoners' books show about life in prison
- Vicky Pryce, the economist convicted of taking speeding points for disgraced cabinet minister Chris Huhne, is writing a book inspired by her time behind bars. What can people glean about life inside from books written by prisoners?
Eurovision winners: Where are they now?
- There have been 57 Eurovision winners to date but what has become of those acts that hit the dizzy heights of Euro fame?
Button Moon creator Ian Allen wins court copyright fight
- The creator of children's TV show Button Moon has won a damages claim against a businessman he said copied his designs on T-shirts and mugs.
Award-winning A Doll's House to transfer to West End
- The Young Vic's critically acclaimed production of A Doll's House is to transfer to London's West End, with Hattie Morahan reprising her award-winning performance as Ibsen's Nora.
George Michael injured in M1 crash
- Singer George Michael has been airlifted to hospital with a head injury following a crash on the M1.
Coronation Street's Michael Le Vell denies child sex charges
- Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell has pleaded not guilty to 19 sexual offences against a child.
Cannes film festival suffers $1m jewellery theft
- More than $1m (£650,000; 777,000 euros) worth of jewels have been stolen from a hotel in Cannes, French police say.
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Coronation Street cleans up at British Soap Awards
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Attempted murder arrest after Stockport 'argument' stabbing
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed in the early hours of Saturday in Stockport.... -
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Warrington teenager death: Three drug supply arrests
Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs after a 16-year-old girl died in Warrington.... -
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Stockport hydro-electric screws on River Goyt opened
Two giant Archimedes screws installed to generate renewable energy from the River Goyt in Stockport have been officially opened.... -
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Prisoner charged with 13 offences
A prisoner who was missing for two months has been charged with 13 offences including indecent exposure and causing grievous bodily harm.... -
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Warrington teenager death: 'Illegal substance' inquiry
A teenager has died after reportedly suffering breathing difficulties at a house in central Warrington.... -
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School reforms: Unions to stage protest rally in Cardiff
Hundreds are expected at a Cardiff rally later on Saturday before planned strike action over school changes.... -
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Andrew Moran extradition from Spain delayed
The extradition of one of Britain's most wanted fugitives has been delayed by an investigation into separate charges by Spanish police.... -
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'King of Marbella' John Disley jailed over bank fraud
A conman dubbed the "King of Marbella" and his three accomplices have been jailed over a £675,000 bank fraud.... -
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Concert honours choirmaster victim Frances Andrade
Friends of a violin teacher found dead at home after giving evidence against a couple who sexually abused her are playing a concert in her h...
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Riverside Museum is European Museum of the Year
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Caernarfon plane crash leaves one person dead and two injured
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Coronation Street cleans up at British Soap Awards
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Clegg leadership plot claims 'ridiculous' says Danny Alexander
Claims that Deputy PM Nick Clegg could face a Lib Dem leadership challenge from Vince Cable are "ridiculous", Lib Dem minister Dan... -
Coronation Street cleans up at British Soap Awards
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Rahul Dravid 'devastated' over India cricket team arrests
Legendary Indian batsman Rahul Dravid has spoken of his anguish after three players from the team he captains in the Indian Premier league w...



