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Oswaldtwistle players back monologues

4:35pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

OSWALDTWISTLE Players are supporting a ‘highly entertaining and thought-provoking’ collection of monologues being staged.

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Oswaldtwistle players back monologues

4:35pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

OSWALDTWISTLE Players are supporting a ‘highly entertaining and thought-provoking’ collection of monologues being staged.

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Summer of rock music planned for Burnley

2:00pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

MUSIC fans will be rocking all over the park as part of the annual outdoor summer programme across Burnley.

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Review: Piccolino's, Clitheroe

5:51pm Monday 20th May 2013

THIS popular Italian restaurant, with its soft lighting, modern decor and busy, semi-open kitchen does not just offer a sophisticated dining experience; boasting an extensive cocktail list it’s a good place to start or even spend a night out too.
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Literature

Darwen author's crime novel set for Hollywood cast

1:00pm Saturday 13th April 2013

AN author is set to have her debut crime novel made into a Hollywood film with some famous actors among the cast.

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TV

Glory night for East Lancashire Corrie star Natalie Gumede at British Soap Awards

11:03am Monday 20th May 2013

ACTRESS Natalie Gumede cleaned up at the British Soap Awards – and helped Coronation Street scoop eight gongs.

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Reidys Talent Contest

Gallery & video: Winners crowned in Reidys Talent Contest

2:41pm Friday 8th March 2013

Acoustic duo The Remedy were crowned winners of the Reidys Talent Contest at the final of the competition at King George's Hall, Blackburn, last night.

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Dancing on Ice to end next year

9:03am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Dancing On Ice is to be axed after one further series, it has been announced.

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Berlin is roaring like the '20s again

6:01pm Monday 20th May 2013

A chorus line of 32 stunning girls, high-kicking with military precision on a vast Berlin stage, prove to me that the city’s 1920s theatrical traditions are still alive and blooming.
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'World class' rocker Bolder dies

10:36pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

Bolder joined David Bowie's backing band in 1971, appearing on classic albums including Hunky Dory and Aladdin Sane. He went on to join Uriah Heep five years later and only stopped playing with the band a few months ago, due to his poor health.

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Two films bring Italy to Cannes

9:39pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

La dolce vita has arrived in Cannes thanks to a pair of films set in Italy exploring lives of affluent ennui.

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Robin Wright is animated for movie

8:59pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

Robin Wright stars as an animated version of herself in new film The Congress, about a 40-something actress whose career is on the slide.

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Dame Judi proud of Bomber Boys role

8:59pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

Dame Judi Dench described herself as being "very proud" to be the first patron of a new campaign to preserve the Bomber Command Memorial for generations to come.

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Jagger plans family fun at Glasto

8:59pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

Sir Mick Jagger has revealed that he is planning to make a weekend of it when he headlines Glastonbury with The Rolling Stones and will hang out with his children.

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Depardieu signs to Chechen film

8:59pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

French actor Gerard Depardieu will star in a drama about a Chechen man who seeks revenge for the killing of his son.

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Reeves waited for directing debut

3:19pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

Keanu Reeves has revealed he made Man Of Tai Chi because "it was a story he wanted to tell", but admitted directing wasn't easy.

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Moscow claims Eurovision vote theft

3:19pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

Russia is investigating an alleged vote theft at the Eurovision Song Contest.

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Gomez and Bieber's backstage kiss

3:19pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber's on-off relationship appears to be on again, after they were caught on camera sharing a kiss backstage at the Billboard awards.

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Soderbergh frustrated by studios

1:47pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

Steven Soderbergh has admitted his decision to retire from filmmaking is partly to do with a frustration at Hollywood studios and their control of the industry.

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Douglas: I'm 'proud' of Zeta Jones

1:47pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

Michael Douglas has spoken of his pride in wife Catherine Zeta Jones, as she returns home after a stint in rehab.

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James Caan not a fan of Hollywood

11:25am Tuesday 21st May 2013

James Caan says he's not impressed by today's films.

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Germany nationalises Bieber monkey

10:38am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Justin Bieber's pet monkey is now the property of Germany.

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Comedy scriptwriter Braben dies

10:38am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Comedy writer Eddie Braben, the third man behind the success of Morecambe and Wise, has died at the age of 82, his manager said.

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Edith slams designer child clothes

9:03am Tuesday 21st May 2013

DJ Edith Bowman has hit out at the trend for "ridiculous" designer clothes for children.

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Dancing on Ice to end next year

9:03am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Dancing On Ice is to be axed after one further series, it has been announced.

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Kelly Rowland joining US X Factor

7:31am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Simon Cowell has added former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland and Latin artist Paulina Rubio to the judging panel of the US version of The X Factor.

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Cinema staff go Star Trek mad!

10:42am Sunday 12th May 2013

RESISTANCE is futile!

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Jazz superstars and top bands head Hampshire venue's summer line-up

10:36am Sunday 12th May 2013

JAZZ superstars, rock bands, top tribute acts and 60s pop bands are among a star-spangled summertime package at The Concorde Club.

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Charlatans to play Forest Live, Delamere Forest

4:45pm Thursday 4th April 2013

THE Charlatans have been named as the third and final headliner of this year’s Forest Live concert, along with Blondie and Paloma Faith.
Ant and Dec enjoy chart success

2:44pm Monday 25th March 2013

Ant and Dec could be Rhumbl-ing the music charts once again, as their revived hit song lands the top spot in the iTunes download chart.

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Walters given South Bank award

3:35pm Tuesday 12th March 2013

Julie Walters has been honoured with an outstanding achievement award to recognise a career spanning almost four decades.

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Bieber shares picture from hospital

10:57am Friday 8th March 2013

Justin Bieber posted an online picture of himself in a hospital bed just hours after leaving the stage during a UK show, complaining he was short of breath.

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Hoppen joins Dragons' Den panel

3:56am Tuesday 19th February 2013

Interior designer and businesswoman Kelly Hoppen is to join the fearsome panel on TV's Dragons' Den.

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I've served up last TV show: Delia

10:13am Tuesday 5th February 2013

Delia Smith has called time on her television career and said programme makers were now sacrificing education for entertainment.

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Will Neil take the Big Brother crown?

12:40pm Friday 25th January 2013

FORMER Saints defender Neil Ruddock could become part of reality television royalty if he is crowned winner of Celebrity Big Brother during tonight’s final.

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Pamela boobs on ice dance show

10:02pm Sunday 6th January 2013

Pamela Anderson suffered a stumble and a wardrobe malfunction as she became the first celebrity to be axed from Dancing On Ice.

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First BB housemates up for eviction

9:09pm Sunday 6th January 2013

Model Paula Hamilton and US reality stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt have joined jockey Frankie Dettori as the first housemates up for eviction from Celebrity Big Brother.

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'Child sex' charges rocker remanded

11:35am Monday 31st December 2012

Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins has reappeared before a court to face allegations of plotting to rape a baby.

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Live blog - The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 European Premiere in London

5:20pm Wednesday 14th November 2012

From 5.30pm: Live coverage of the European premiere of the final installment of the Twilight Saga in London's Leicester Square. Follow the event as Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart - fresh from their very public break-up - walk the red carpet alongside Taylor Lautner and other fellow vampires.
Craig 'wanted to keep 007 pants on'

10:56am Thursday 25th October 2012

Skyfall star Berenice Marlohe has told how Daniel Craig kept his pants on during their shower scene - until she persuaded him to take them off.

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Stones announce Paris warm-up gig

10:56am Thursday 25th October 2012

The Rolling Stones have surprised fans by announcing they are to play a warm-up gig - their first for five years - with an intimate show in Paris tonight.

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Williams: Monogamy not natural

10:56am Thursday 25th October 2012

Robbie Williams has admitted that if he started drinking again he'd end up being unfaithful.

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Hugh Bonneville on dog's demands

10:56am Thursday 25th October 2012

Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville has unmasked a diva on the hit show.

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McGovern: Live shows are terrifying

10:56am Thursday 25th October 2012

Downton Abbey star Elizabeth McGovern has confessed she "embraces the terror" every time she goes on stage with her band.

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Kylie dazzles Charles and Camilla

10:56am Thursday 25th October 2012

Kylie Minogue dazzled the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall when she performed a surprise concert by royal appointment.

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Cruise files suit against publisher

10:56am Thursday 25th October 2012

Tom Cruise has filed a 50 million US dollars defamation lawsuit against the publishers of Life & Style magazine for articles that said the actor has abandoned his six-year-old daughter Suri.

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Cooper liked calling De Niro 'dad'

9:15am Thursday 22nd November 2012

Bradley Cooper has revealed that one of the best things about being part of the impressive cast line-up of his new film Silver Linings Playbook was being able to call Robert De Niro "dad".

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Savile TOTP repeats may be dropped

6:25pm Wednesday 21st November 2012

The BBC could drop its archive repeats of Top Of The Pops in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scandal.

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X Factor: James comes back fighting

1:04pm Wednesday 21st November 2012

X Factor hopeful James Arthur has said he is "reinvigorated" after ending up in the bottom two in last week's show.

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X Factor Ella: Tulisa feels guilty

12:00pm Tuesday 20th November 2012

X Factor reject Ella Henderson has revealed mentor Tulisa Contostavlos felt she was to blame for the 16-year-old's shock exit from the show.

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Revel Horwood: Riley is fantastic

3:35pm Monday 19th November 2012

Craig Revel Horwood has confessed he can't help but have favourites on Strictly Come Dancing.

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Car insurer drops speeding Clunes

4:25pm Sunday 18th November 2012

Actor Martin Clunes has been dropped from a car insurance campaign after being disqualified from driving.

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Cheryl Cole lifts lid on romance

3:58pm Saturday 17th November 2012

Cheryl Cole has opened up on her new romance with backing dancer Tre Holloway in a documentary.

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Flanagan flops again in jungle

2:14am Saturday 17th November 2012

Helen Flanagan flopped again after fouling up her fourth bushtucker trial in I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here.

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Tulisa: No war of words on Simpson

3:54pm Friday 16th November 2012

X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos has said she does not want to get into a "war of words" after being pictured with Premier League footballer Danny Simpson several times.

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Helen on jungle trial - yet again

1:12pm Friday 16th November 2012

It is fourth time unlucky for Helen Flanagan after she was picked to do the next bushtucker trial in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!.

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Pammie training for Dancing On Ice?

10:45am Thursday 15th November 2012

Pamela Anderson looks set to compete on the next series of Dancing On Ice.

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Kidman: Cruise split was a shock

1:35pm Wednesday 14th November 2012

Nicole Kidman has admitted it took her "a very long time to heal" after her split from Tom Cruise.

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Nick Grimshaw imposes Rihanna 'ban'

10:13am Thursday 22nd November 2012

Nick Grimshaw has apparently scrapped Rihanna's new single as his record of the week after she cancelled an interview on his Radio 1 show.

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