Darcus Beese worked his way up at Island Records from teaboy to president. Along the way, he discovered everyone from Amy Winehouse to Hozier. Now he’s coming to Ireland for the inaugural Music Cork record industry seminar, writes Ed Power.

A total of 20 people were hurt following the attack, after a corrosive liquid was sprayed during an argument at Mangle in Dalston, east London.

The Metropolitan Police has closed an investigation into allegations of homophobic chanting at Chelsea's FA Cup win over Manchester United earlier this month.

Jamie Oliver has revealed the name of his new baby — River Rocket Oliver.

England rugby player Danny Cipriani was “shocked” to discover he was over the drink-drive limit, despite having had two espresso martinis and a glass of champagne less than an hour earlier, a court heard.

Home prices are surging in London’s outer districts as improvements to rail networks and lower prices lure Londoners further out of the expensive city centre.

Fancy visiting a far-flung destination or just popping to somewhere in Europe, but your budget doesn’t stretch to accommodation? Then maybe house swapping is for you, says Nuala Woulfe.

PEOPLE are lured from all over the world to the beauty spots and hideaway havens of West Cork and, to a lesser extent, to East Cork.

A television presenter who worked with Jill Dando has said the pair received similar kidnap and rape threats just weeks before the star was murdered.

DJ Neil Fox has “categorically” denied he is guilty of nine sex offences against six female complainants – including three who were allegedly juveniles at the time.

A former Downing Street aide to David Cameron has pleaded not guilty to child indecency offences.

A memorial bench has been unveiled in England in memory of late Bottom actor and “comic genius” Rik Mayall.

A passenger bus has been left hanging partly over the River Thames after an accident.

A jubilant Nigel Farage has insisted Ukip will be “serious players” at the British general election after the party landed major blows on the Tories and Labour in local polls there.

On-loan Newcastle forward Loic Remy will face no further action after he was arrested over rape claims.

Barry George, the man who was wrongly jailed and served eight years for Jill Dando’s murder, has spoken of his hope to see her killer face justice.

Barry George, who spent eight years in prison after being wrongly convicted of the murder of TV presenter Jill Dando, has lost his legal battle for compensation as a victim of a “miscarriage of justice”.

QPR striker Loic Remy has been bailed after he was arrested on suspicion of rape.

Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy has been arrested on suspicion of rape, sources said.

Barry George, who spent eight years in prison after being wrongly convicted of the murder of British TV presenter Jill Dando, has lost his High Court bid for compensation because he was “not innocent enough to be compensated”.

Jeweller to the stars Theo Fennell warned “disappointing” Christmas sales would hit annual results after fewer shoppers visited its stores.

UK police have launched an investigation into alleged comments made by referee Mark Clattenburg during Sunday’s Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United.

Graham Coxon says Blur's 'Parklife' album was "sarcastic".

With the Games just around the corner and tickets all but sold out, Brian Canty looks at how you can watch it on the cheap in London

Harry Styles is reportedly dating reality TV star Caggie Dunlop.

Barry George, who spent eight years in prison after being wrongly convicted of the murder of the British TV presenter Jill Dando, is to fight a test case for compensation.

John Terry has been interviewed under caution about an alleged racist slur towards Anton Ferdinand, police sources said.

The mother of Hugh Grant's baby is living in a £1.1m house bought by his cousin.

THE Metropolitan Police have launched a formal investigation into allegations John Terry racially abused Anton Ferdinand after spending a week assessing a complaint from a member of the public.

Alex Ferguson has tipped Tom Cleverley to follow Danny Welbeck into the England squad and confirmed neither player will be leaving Manchester United on loan this season.

THE man who had his conviction for the murder of Jill Dando quashed after prosecution evidence was called into question is to make a new claim for a British government payout in the wake of a compensation ruling by leading judges, his lawyer said.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish insists the club do not want to sell Fernando Torres but has admitted they are prepared for every eventuality and have considered a replacement.

Newcastle striker Andy Carroll is to fly to Sweden tomorrow to consult a specialist over his troublesome thigh injury.

Three former Anglican bishops made history today by becoming the first to be ordained as Catholic priests under a new scheme set up by the Vatican.

Alex Ferguson admitted Gary Neville should have been sent off during the first half of Manchester United’s 2-1 win at West Brom this afternoon.

HAD a good Christmas prezzie haul, dear reader? I got most of what I wanted in the first 20 minutes against Sunderland, thanks for asking: that sort of sparkling play-through-a-hangover carefree performance is exactly what St Stephen’s Day football should be about.

EVERTON manager David Moyes has compared Republic of Ireland starlet Seamus Coleman to Tottenham star Gareth Bale.

Luis Boa Morte has pledged his future to West Ham by signing a two-year contract at the Premier League club.

Scotland Yard has denied claims that scientists reviewing the murder of television presenter Jill Dando in south west London have found compelling new DNA evidence.

A teenage girl was arrested today in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old at a busy London Underground station as 12 youths appeared in court charged with his murder.

Robbie Williams is set to be reunited with Take That for a charity single to help victims of the Haiti earthquake, it was revealed today.

SPONSORSHIP for a seven-year-old boy who vowed to help survivors of the Haitian earthquake has reached more than £110,000 (€126,000).

SEPTEMBER was all about school books, bags and uniforms and trying to find digs. Children are apprehensive and excited, parents usually relieved and comfortable to be back into a routine.

A socialite who cavorted with a fellow passenger on a flight from India was so drunk she was “on the verge of being dangerous”, the captain said today.

Rafael Nadal will not defend his Wimbledon crown this year after conceding defeat in his battle against injury.

Sam Allardyce will assess the fitness of goalkeepers Paul Robinson and Jason Brown ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Fulham.

THE husband of reality television star Jade Goody threatened to stab a taxi driver who asked for the fare in advance, a court has heard.