- 'Sustainable' joint campus opens
- Clinic 'can boost IVF success rate'
- Cyclists in cancer charity ride
- Contamination found at nuclear site
- £24,000 fine for Legionnaires' case
- Olympic security test at Hampden
- Gun murder conviction appeal fails
- Scots 'devo-max' option highlighted
- Frew accused breaks down in dock
- House move costs up 69% over decade
- Two hurt in police car accident
- 'Scots should decide on referendum'
- Trump wants windfarm public inquiry
- Former Labour MP Eadie dies aged 91
- Pair hunted after armed bank raid
- Toddler death inquiry announced
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- Woman in court over assault claims
Entertainment
Husband of TV star thanks medics who saved her life
The husband of TV star Amanda Holden has spoken of his gratitude to medical staff who brought the Britain’s Got Talent judge back from the brink.
Alan Davies in Fringe show
Alan Davies will be one of the big names at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, performing stand-up in the UK for the first time in over a decade.
Python reunion for new movie
Terry Jones is aiming to reunite the surviving Monty Python team for his latest movie.
‘Snickers’ tweets by stars probed by ad watchdog
Tweets by model Katie Price and footballer Rio Ferdinand are being investigated by the advertising watchdog after they posted pictures of them posing with a Snickers chocolate bar.
Drama award for Gillan
SCOTS actress Karen Gillan, who plays Doctor Who’s assistant, scooped Best Female Drama Performance at the 2012 National Television Awards last night.
Oscar nominations: Martin Scorsese’s Hugo up for 11 Academy Awards
Martin Scorsese’s family epic Hugo leads the pack at this year’s Academy Awards with eleven nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director.
Interview: James D’Arcy, actor
She’s the Queen of Pop and probably the most famous woman on the planet. But what’s Madonna like as a film director? James D’Arcy, who plays Edward VIII in her debut film, W.E., out today, gives Siobhan Synnot the inside story
Who needs the Priory? Wrestle your demons on screen
When heavyweight silent comedy star Roscoe ‘Fatty’ Arbuckle was implicated in the death of actress Virginia Rappe at a party in 1921, his court acquittal couldn’t save his career. His films were banned and he became a Hollywood pariah.
Bafta nominations: Lynne Ramsay and Tilda Swinton among the contenders
Scottish film-maker Lynne Ramsay and actress Tilda Swinton are among the British names in contention for awards at this year’s Baftas.
Mum is watching over me, says Peaches Geldof
Peaches Geldof said she feels Paula Yates is watching over her after she revealed her baby is due on her late mother’s birthday.
Shoplifting TV chef says media went over the top
Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson said he would rather have gone to prison than endure the public fall-out following his arrest for shoplifting.
2 commentsCancer scare for Heather Mills
Heather Mills has revealed she had a cancer scare before Christmas after doctors discovered a tumour at the top of her amputated leg.
Jessie J’s Domino knocks spots off the rest in charts
Jessie J has knocked Flo Rida off the top of the charts with her single Domino.
Joy for man who did not behave badly
Actor Neil Morrissey has accepted substantial undisclosed damages over a claim that he was banned from a French bar over “le binge drinking”.
Last year it was Mexico, now Clarkson and co’s ‘disgusting’ show upsets India
Indian diplomats have complained to the BBC about a “disgusting” episode of Top Gear filmed in the country.
5 commentsScots star in running for double Brits glory, despite not releasing an album
RISING Scots star Emeli Sande is in the running to taste double Brit Awards glory – despite not even having released an album yet.
Interview: Sir Anthony Hopkins, actor and musician
It might come as surprise that Anthony Hopkins is a keen musician, but he’s been playing piano all his life and next week releases a CD of his compositions, writes Ken Walton
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Inteview: Jeremy Irvine, actor
Before he was cast as the hero in War Horse, Jeremy Irvine had only acted professionally once – and that was playing a tree. Siobhan Synnot meets director Steven Spielberg’s latest protégé
Grant claims on hacking phone ‘untrue’
Hugh Grant made false claims that the Mail on Sunday hacked his phone on the basis of “thin” evidence, a lawyer for the paper’s publishers said yesterday.
1 commentHidden past of date show star
TELEVISION bosses have demanded a “review” of how contestants are chosen for ITV1 dating show Take Me Out after it emerged its latest star had worked as a £50-an-hour male escort.
How does Jay-Z’s Glory compare to other pop songs by new parents?
IT’S MOST likely not a testimony to the nanny-hiring resources of Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter that Glory, the obligatory musical tribute to he and Beyoncé Knowles’ new daughter Blue Ivy, appeared online less than 48 hours after the child arrived on Saturday night.
Corbett collapses while celebrating CBE
RONNIE Corbett collapsed while celebrating his New Year Honour, the comedian’s wife has revealed.
Love is the cure to end Aids says Sir Elton
Sir Elton John has signed a deal to publish “the very personal story” of how Aids affected his life.
1 commentKate sheds a tear as War Horse meets with the approval of the film critics
The Duchess of Cambridge was moved to tears by the First World War epic War Horse at its premiere, according to the film’s director Steven Spielberg.
Actress ‘empowered’ by naked Sherlock role
The actress who played a whip-wielding dominatrix in Sherlock has described her role in the BBC1 drama as “empowering” and said she chose to get “completely naked” to film the controversial scenes.
1 commentBlack Sabbath vow to continue after guitarist Iommi given cancer diagnosis
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi is to undergo treatment for cancer after being diagnosed with lymphoma.
1 commentActor’s relief after sex claim dropped
CORONATION Street star Michael Le Vell said he is “delighted” to have been “completely exonerated” after he was cleared of child sex allegations following a police investigation.
Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson caught shoplifting at supermarket
HE BECAME a household name whipping up culinary masterpieces for the cameras. But it was humble pie that celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson was forced to swallow after it emerged he had been caught on camera swiping cheese and wine from a supermarket.
007’s wheels and gadgets go on display
Some of the famous cars featured in James Bond films will be on display for nearly all of 2012.
Interview: Michael Fassbender, actor
Star of Hunger and Shame, Michael Fassbender tells Stephen Applebaum how he escaped the day job by playing trapped anti-heroes consumed by their burning passions
2 commentsInterview: Charlize Theron, actress
CHARLIZE THERON is not an actress afraid of showing the camera and the public the truth – warts and all – no matter if it disturbs us, challenges us or amuses us.
Fans choose West Wing star as favourite premier
The West Wing’s US President Josiah Bartlett has been voted the fictional head of state people would most like to see take over from David Cameron to run Britain.
2 commentsJoanna is just the ticket to end live animal trade
Actress Joanna Lumley has launched a campaign to end long-distance animal transportation as animal welfare campaigners revealed an increase in the number of live animals being exported.
5 commentsPhotographer who captured Marilyn dies
Pioneering photojournalist Eve Arnold, best known for her intimate shots of Marilyn Monroe, has died at the age of 99.
Reality TV act denies rape charges
A FORMER I’m A Celebrity contestant will stand trial after pleading not guilty to raping two women.
Big Brother’s latest guests revealed
Frankie Cocozza will appear in the new series of Celebrity Big Brother just weeks after being kicked off The X Factor.
Interview: JC Chandor, film director
There are no clear-cut bad guys in a new film about the financial crash of 2008. JC Chandor, the director, tells Stephen Applebaum it wasn’t as simple as that
Adele set to reclaim top UK album spot
POP singer Adele is tipped to top the album charts again this week.
Blue Peter star Skelton gets polar cycle under way
DAREDEVIL Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton has finally begun her charity polar adventure after bad weather delayed the start.
Bafta honour for US film director Scorsese
Film director Martin Scorsese will be honoured at this year’s Bafta awards ceremony.
Chesney Hawkes crashes out of Dancing On Ice
SINGER Chesney Hawkes has pulled out of Dancing On Ice after injuring his leg in training and has been replaced by 2005 X Factor flop Chico.
Interview: Greg McHugh, actor and creator of Gary Tank Commander
He may have made his name playing naïve objects of ridicule, but Greg McHugh is having the last laugh, discovers Jay Richardson
1 commentX Factor finalist dies of cancer
A SCOTTISH X Factor finalist who had been due to perform with Susan Boyle has died of cancer.
Corrie star cleared of child sex claims
ACTOR Michael Le Vell has been cleared of child sex allegations.
Downton Abbey and Doctor Who fight it out for top drama gong at TV awards
Period hit Downton Abbey will take on Doctor Who for the title of top drama at the National Television Awards.
Movie sequels ruled the roost in 2011, and this year is shaping up for a repeat performance
IF YOU think you’ve seen it all before while munching your popcorn in the dark, you probably have.
Wogan: I was target for bomb
VETERAN BBC presenter Sir Terry Wogan has revealed he had a parcel bomb sent to him during Northern Ireland’s Troubles.
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Pint-sized Ronnie Corbett is handed big honour
COMEDY legend Ronnie Corbett is set to receive an award from the Queen in the New Year Honours list.
3 comments- Scottish independence: Backlash warning as English identity rises
- Scottish independence: Momentous day as Salmond outlines referendum vision
- Scottish independence referendum: Fresh trouble for Alex Salmond over adviser’s damning e-mails
- Warning from woman left brain damaged after binge accident
- Scottish independence referendum: One question, ten words, you choose
- Scottish independence: Momentous day as Salmond outlines referendum vision
- Scottish independence: Posing a simple question proves far from easy
- Scottish independence: Backlash warning as English identity rises
- Scottish independence referendum: One question, ten words, you choose
- Scottish independence referendum: Fresh trouble for Alex Salmond over adviser’s damning e-mails
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