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Paris Hilton banned from two resorts
Paris Hilton has been banned from two resorts on the Las Vegas Strip and her boyfriend has been sacked as a nightclub partner following their arrests in a vehicle that police said smelled of cannabis. ... Full story
Polly Peck tycoon to face UK court
Fugitive tycoon Asil Nadir has flown back to the UK after nearly two decades on the run. ... Full story
Pakistani flood appeal raises £29m
Donations from the British public to help flood victims in Pakistan reached £29 million today, the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) said. ... Full story
Record results spell university place shortages
One in 12 A-level exams scored an A* today as concerns continued to be raised that hundreds of thousands of students could miss out on a university place. ... Full story
Winter fuel cuts 'could cost lives'
Slashing the winter fuel allowance could cost pensioners' lives, the Prime Minister has been warned. ... Full story
Andrew Marr to interview Tony Blair
The BBC has secured the first major political interview with Tony Blair since the year he stood down as Prime Minister. ... Full story
Katie Price rubbished baby rumours
Katie Price has hit out at claims she's expecting another baby. ... Full story
Talks to avert strikes taking place
Crucial talks aimed at averting the threat of strikes by airport workers which could cause travel chaos for holidaymakers before the end of the school break got under way today. ... Full story
Government targets mixed-sex wards
The Government is set to announce that it is to end the "indignity" of mixed-sex hospital wards, it was reported. ... Full story
Stephen Fry plans Twitter-inspired show
Comedian Stephen Fry will perform an unscripted one-man show in London inspired by his 1.5 million Twitter fans. ... Full story
Labour allowed 'culture of excess'
The former government has been accused of letting a "culture of excess" flourish after spending details were published. ... Full story
Robbie Williams now "happiest man alive"
Pop singer Robbie Williams has described himself the "happiest man alive" after his weekend wedding to American actress Ayda Field whom he called the "most beautiful girl in the world". ... Full story
PM promises benefit cheat crackdown
The Prime Minister has pledged to introduce an "uncompromising" clamp down on benefit cheats in the autumn. ... Full story
Speed camera cuts risk lives: Chief Contable Mick Giannasi warns.
Lives will be put at risk as a result of Government cuts to speed cameras, Britain's top traffic police officer has warned. ... Full story
Naomi Campbell gives evidence in trial
Supermodel Naomi Campbell was accused of being not "entirely truthful" today after telling the war crimes trial of Charles Taylor how she was woken in the night and given a pouch containing "small, dirty-looking stones" following a charity dinner. ... Full story
Radio offers lifeline to Pakistan as crisis worsens
In response to the devastating floods in northern Pakistan, lifeline radio programmes are to start in the most severely affected areas through the BBC Urdu service. ... Full story
‘My five-year-old hero saved my life’
A FIVE-year-old Llanelli boy has been hailed a hero for helping save his mother’s life. ... Full story
Stars out in force for Expendables
Hundreds of fans gathered to see Hollywood's A-list gather on the red carpet in Los Angeles for the premiere of The Expendables. ... Full story
David Cameron defends Pakistan comments
The Prime Minister claims his comments about Pakistan-based terrorism will not affect the UK's "strong relationship" with the country ahead of the president's visit. ... Full story
Family wins catchment spying case
A family has won a groundbreaking case against a local authority which spied on them to see if they really lived in a school catchment area. ... Full story
New retirement proposals criticised
Proposals to scrap the default retirement age (DRA) of 65 have been criticised by business groups amid claims that it could increase employment tribunal cases. ... Full story
BP posts record losses over slick
A bill of 32.2 billion US dollars (£20.8 billion) has been set aside by oil giant BP to deal with the catastrophic slick in the Gulf of Mexico. ... Full story
Troops' safety 'risked by leak'
The safety of British troops could have been put in jeopardy by the leaking of tens of thousands of secret files concerning the Afghanistan war, military and intelligence experts have warned. ... Full story
No prosecution over protester death
The death of Ian Tomlinson will not lead to a prosecution of the riot officer who was filmed knocking him to the ground. ... Full story
Actress Lohan jailed for 90 days
Hollywood actress and former child star Lindsay Lohan has finally begun her 90-day prison sentence after violating the terms of her probation. ... Full story
Big Society 'is not cuts deception'
The Tory agenda for a so-called Big Society is not a secret means to slash public services, Prime Minister David Cameron has insisted. ... Full story
Robbie Williams reunites with Take That
Fans of Take That rejoiced on Thursday as the band confirmed they had reunited with Robbie Williams for a new album. ... Full story
PM plays down Facebook refusal
Facebook's refusal to remove a page which pays tribute to gunman Raoul Moat is being played down by Downing Street. ... Full story
Helmand commander remains defiant
The commander of British forces in Helmand Province has insisted that the murders of three UK troops by a renegade Afghan soldier would not knock the mission off course. ... Full story
Cannabis 'can reduce nerve pain'
New research has found that smoking cannabis from a pipe can help reduce chronic neuropathic pain caused by injury or surgery, as well as decrease anxiety and depression. ... Full story
Entertainment News
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Michael Douglas upbeat about cancer chances
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Elton John tops Radio 2 chart celebrating 100 singles to have sold over one million in UK
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Later ... With Jools Holland celebrates 250 programmes
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Susan Boyle to sing for the Pope
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The Bill final show this month
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Robbie Williams to marry girlfriend
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Daniel Craig casts in "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" remake
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A new Moon arrives in Albert Square
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New season on Radio 5 Live and Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
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Orlando Bloom marries model Miranda Kerr
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Jonathan Ross welcomes David Beckham to his final Friday night show
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Jonathan Ross welcomes Robin Williams and Elle Macpherson to his Friday night show
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Jonathan Ross welcomes Kylie Minogue to his Friday night show
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Jonathan Ross welcomes the stars of Glee, Al Green and Tom Hardy to his Friday night show
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Angelina Jolie line up for Cleopatra role?
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BBC confirms television and online coverage of Glastonbury 2010
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More brilliant dance talent joins Strictly line-up
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Jo Joyner and Lisa Millett head cast in three-part comedy drama
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Konnie Hug joins The Xtra Factor
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Corrie fans get web ending choice
Radio News
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An amazing line-up of guest presenters has been announced to takeover Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show next month.
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Radio 1 teams up with The Mobile Data Association to give listeners free picture messaging day
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BBC commemorates Elvis Presley's 75th birthday
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Metallica make it into Zane Lowe's "Masterpieces 2009"
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Prince Charles & Duchess of Cornwall to attend BBC Radio Food & Farming Awards
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It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas on Radio Solent
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Gary Numan and Heaven 17 duet with Little Boots and La Roux for 6 Music
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EastEnders: E20 and Radio 1 join forces for theme tune re-mix competition
TV News
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Fearne Cotton and Zane Lowe take to the road this October for Radio 1's Student Tour
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This Morning new series back next week
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New breakfast show Daybreak starts next week
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Next series of Doctor Who to be split transmission
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Landmark BBC Four film to explore impact of teenage murders across Britain
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Big Brother winner Josie walks out
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Radio 5 Live's Richard Bacon broadcasts live from Edinburgh Festival
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Michelle Collins Guest Stars in the first episode of the 25th series of Casualty
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Jamie Cullum and Clint Eastwood in conversation on Radio 2
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Panorama Death In The Med
