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Hillary Clinton to use UK visit to speak 'candidly' about US election defeat

Hillary Clinton will speak "candidly" about her US presidential election election defeat at the hands of Donald Trump when she visits Britain to publicise her book about the contest.

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Quirky World...Raising the dead set for global movement

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Writer gets two awards in 2 weeks for debut novel

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Irish novelist Eimear McBride wins top fiction prize

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Gay couples tie the knot in the UK

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Tonight's TV tips

Same-sex marriages legal from midnight tonight in England and Wales

Same sex couples will be able to marry in England and Wales from the stroke of midnight tonight.

Fri, 28 Mar, 2014

British view of success 'hideous'

Miranda Richardson has taken a swipe at Britain’s “hideous” approach to success as the actress turned literary judge announced that Hilary Mantel has been shortlisted for another major book prize.

Tue, 16 Apr, 2013

Irish toast Bafta success

There was Irish success in four Bafta categories in London last night.

Mon, 28 May, 2012

Bafta award for Mrs Brown's Boys

Irish comedian Brendan O’Carroll, star of BBC1’s Mrs Brown’s Boys, saw off competition including Rev and Fresh Meat to win the Situation Comedy category.

Sun, 27 May, 2012

Stars turn out for Baftas

Some of the biggest stars of the small screen will be on the red carpet tonight at the TV Baftas.

Sun, 27 May, 2012

Barclays chief apologises in pay row

The chairman of UK banking giant Barclays apologised to shareholders today as he moved to head off a showdown over the pay of chief executive Bob Diamond.

Fri, 27 Apr, 2012

Attenborough on TV Bafta shortlist

David Attenborough is to take on Keith Lemon and Sherlock for a TV Bafta.

Thu, 19 Apr, 2012

Street life: The theft of Britain’s public space for private profit

Ground Control: Fear and Happiness in the 21st Century City

Sat, 24 Mar, 2012

Festive treat from soprano and choirs

OPERA fans and Christmas market browsers will be treated to a free festive performance by an award-winning Irish soprano on Cork’s Grand Parade this weekend.

Sat, 11 Dec, 2010

UK art centre removes sculpture by child murderer

One of the UK's most prestigious performing arts centres apologised today after it emerged a sculpture in one of its buildings was the work of a man who raped and murdered two children.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2009

Ross lands Bafta nomination

Jonathan Ross was today nominated for a Bafta television award for his controversial chat show.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2009

Blur plan warm-up gigs for summer concert

Blur are planning a series of warm-up gigs, following their announcement that they will play a massive concert in London's Hyde Park next year.

Wed, 10 Dec, 2008

Blur to reunite on stage after nine-year absence

BLUR are getting back together on stage for the first time in nine years, the band confirmed yesterday.

Wed, 10 Dec, 2008

Blur to reunite for gig in Hyde Park

Blur are getting back together, their website confirmed today.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2008

Cream to reunite to honour drummer

Rock trio Cream are to reunite again for a tribute to drummer Ginger Baker.

Tue, 29 Jul, 2008

Nominations for South Bank Show awards unveiled

Atonement, the Arctic Monkeys, and Turner Prize-winner Mark Wallinger have been nominated for the 12th annual South Bank Show awards.

Wed, 05 Dec, 2007

McCartney to join Wilson on stage

Music legends Paul McCartney and Brian Wilson will team up for a one-off gig in London.

Sat, 04 Aug, 2007

Radiohead's muddy gig tops magazine poll

A live performance by Radiohead has been voted the greatest gig of all time.

Wed, 28 Apr, 2004

BP warns of Iraq war fall-out

Oil giant BP today warned its shareholders that the company faced a year of volatility and uncertainty due to global economic and political turbulence.

Thu, 24 Apr, 2003

M&S chief ‘to take part-time role’

Luc Vandevelde, who has led the dramatic turnaround at retailer Marks & Spencer, is expected to announce this week he will switch to a part-time role.

Mon, 08 Jul, 2002

Vandevelde to switch M&S role

Luc Vandevelde, who has led the dramatic turnaround at retailer Marks & Spencer, is expected to switch to a part-time role.

Sun, 07 Jul, 2002

New Windows system snapped up

Retailers say the first copies of Microsoft's latest operating system have proved a hit with shoppers.

Thu, 25 Oct, 2001