From surprise comebacks to celebrity spats and unfortunate deaths, pop stars were never far from the headlines in 2017, writes Ed Power.

It's been banned from being shown on TV before 9pm.

WE have lost the election, admitted Taoiseach Bertie Ahern yesterday before candidly adding: "I have lost over 20% of my council seats."

Snowboarder Kelly Clark won America's first gold medal of the Winter Olympics with a high-flying performance on the halfpipe.