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British and Irish 'least romantic'

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:58:48 +0000

British and Irish couples are the least romantic about Valentine's Day judging by how much they spend, according to a survey.

Cowell leads tributes to Houston

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:53:12 +0000

Tributes have been pouring in for American singer and actress Whitney Houston, who has died at the age of 48.

Holden cheered on return to BGT

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:13:32 +0000

Amanda Holden was greeted by cheering fans as she rejoined the judging panel of Britain's Got Talent after the birth of her daughter left her in a critical condition in hospital.

Carpet rolled out for Bafta awards

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:53:15 +0000

The champagne is on ice and the red carpet is being rolled out as some of the biggest names in Hollywood gather for the Bafta film awards.

End of bitter cold snap in sight

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:53:12 +0000

The end of the cold snap is in sight, with the mercury finally rising slightly after several days of record-breaking sub-zero temperatures, according to forecasters.

Singer Whitney Houston dies aged 48

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:15:44 +0000

Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48.

Call to embrace community energy

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:06:36 +0000

The Government must overhaul the "closed shop" energy market by embracing community schemes, according to a new report.

Salmond insists on no-strings poll

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:06:36 +0000

Alex Salmond has again insisted that plans for an independence referendum must have "no strings attached" from Westminster.

Anger over marriage tax breaks

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:06:35 +0000

George Osborne has infuriated Tory MPs by reportedly ruling out tax breaks for married couples in the Budget.

PM quashes Lansley speculation

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:06:35 +0000

David Cameron has sought to quash speculation over the survival of health secretary Andrew Lansley and his controversial NHS shake-up.