Shaun Ryder has written a frank and fascinating autobiography about his hell-raising days and subsequent reformation, says Suzanne Harrington

U2 frontman Bono contacted UK band Joy Division after their singer died to tell them U2 would take their place.

Former Black Grape and Happy Mondays singer Shaun Ryder is currently planning a solo tour, but hasn’t ruled out working with either of his old bands again.

Al Wilson, a soul singer and songwriter who had a number of 1970s hits, including 'Show and Tell' has died at the age of 68.

Daniel Day-Lewis took the best actor prize at the Baftas tonight but Britain’s leading ladies were left empty-handed as a little-known French actress stole the limelight.

Manchester music mogul Tony Wilson died in hospital tonight.

The life of tragic Joy Division singer Ian Curtis will finally be brought to the big screen in a film called Touching From A Distance, after family members refused to give their permission to a separate project last year.

A British man who escaped the terror attacks in Morocco tonight told of the “chaos” after a string of suicide bombs killed at least 40 people.

It's been a fantastic 18 months for New Order. Not only did they return to the charts after a lengthy break with a critically and commercially successful album, but they’ve also been immortalised on film, sampled by Kylie and played some of the most well-received gigs of their career.

The enjoyable 24 Hour Party People follows the story of Tony Wilson, the man who spearheaded names like Joy Division (later to become New Order), groups which are still held as influences to today’s musicians.

Comedian and actor Steve Coogan tonight came face to face with the inspiration for his latest film, 24 Hour Party People.