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Acclaimed island-based artist steers clear of choppy waters with major exhibitions

An acclaimed island-based artist who sold most of his collection in a bid to beat the recession is set to stage major exhibitions of new work.

Of dormouse and men and Roman delicacies

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Bedene brushed aside by confident Djokovic

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‘Real top brass of Western capitalism’ gather

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Collins wants shot at ‘coward’ Jones

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Phone-hacking whistleblower Hoare found dead, police force in turmoil

Artist auctions full collection in effort to beat recession

AN internationally acclaimed artistwho has spent more than a decade painting on an idyllic island retreat has decided to auction his entire studio collection in an effort to beat the recession.

Fri, 22 Apr, 2011

Former Police Ombudsman to chair NUI Maynooth authority

The North's former Police Ombudsman Nuala O‘Loan is to oversee development of NUI Maynooth, it was revealed today.

Wed, 15 Dec, 2010

Beckham gets bulldog for Christmas

Victoria Beckham bought husband David a bulldog for Christmas.

Mon, 28 Dec, 2009

50 Cent reveals security spend

50 Cent spends $20,000 (€13,490) a week on security to protect himself, he has revealed.

Thu, 05 Nov, 2009

Cowell's mum stunned by raunchy birthday shows

Simon Cowell’s mother was left stunned at his 50th birthday party by the raunchy stage shows put on for the guests.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2009

Stars come out for Cowell's black-tie birthday bash

A roll call of celebrities attended a lavish 50th birthday party for TV and music mogul Simon Cowell.

Sun, 04 Oct, 2009

Harry Potter set reopens after accident

Work has resumed on the latest Harry Potter movie a week after Daniel Radcliffe's's stunt double was seriously injured in an onset accident.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2009

Police quiz Beckham staff over eBay sale

A police investigation was under way today after items allegedly stolen from David and Victoria Beckham apparently appeared for sale on eBay.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2008

'Sick' Winehouse pulls out of performance

Singer Amy Winehouse was forced to scrap a recent concert after reportedly falling ill.

Mon, 17 Mar, 2008

International paedophile ring broken up

Police have smashed a global internet paedophile ring with more than 700 suspects worldwide, a British law enforcement agency said today.

Mon, 18 Jun, 2007

Cruise and Kidman ruined Eyes Wide Shut - Kubrick interview

Director Stanley Kubrick thought his last movie Eyes Wide Shut was a "piece of s**t" that was ruined by interference from its stars Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, according to actor R Lee Ermey.

Thu, 05 Oct, 2006

Blasts tear through British oil depot

A series of explosions tore through a UK oil depot early today sending flames and smoke shooting hundreds of feet into the sky.

Sun, 11 Dec, 2005

Harry Potter bosses want to quit filiming in Britain

Movie bosses plan to quit Britain and shoot future Harry Potter films in Eastern Europe in a bid to cut costs.

Mon, 28 Mar, 2005

Fathers' rights group storms Big Brother compound

A group of fathers’ rights protesters were arrested today after entering the Celebrity Big Brother compound.

Fri, 14 Jan, 2005

Beckham christening authority questioned by local church

Pregnant pop singer Victoria Beckham and husband David's christening ceremony for their young sons has been slammed by British church leaders as a sham.

Mon, 27 Dec, 2004

Depp beds down in 'Bedouin tent'

Johnny Depp has turned his movie trailer on the set of new movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory into a $450,000 (€363,000) "Bedouin tent".

Thu, 08 Jul, 2004

Helicopter and plane 'crash in mid-air'

A helicopter and a light aircraft have crashed after apparently being involved in a mid-air collision, police said today.

Tue, 06 Jul, 2004

Conjoined twins die in hospital

Natasha and Courtney Smith, the conjoined twins born nearly three weeks ago, died in hospital today, doctors treating them said.

Fri, 17 May, 2002