Courtney Love banned from posh London hotel

Rocker Courtney Love has been banned from a five-star London hotel after she caused thousands of pounds worth of damage during her last visit.

The former Hole singer wants to book into Claridges in Mayfair for her next trip to the British capital, but hotel management have refused to have her back.

Love started a fire in her $3,000 (€2,150)-a-night suite after smoking a cigarette during her last stay and the room had to be completely redecorated.

A source told British newspaper the Daily Mirror: "She's desperate to stay at Claridges again, but when her people tried to get her a suite it was a no go. Even the best known fixers in the business can't get her in there."