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‘Love Actually’ haunts Liam Neeson after Natasha Richardson dies
Liam Neeson, who last night lost his wife Natasha Richardson after she suffered a freak brain injury while skiing in Canada, has played some larger-than-life
characters in his film career - among them the Irish revolutionary leader Michael Collins, the 18th century Scottish folk hero Rob Roy, and the German... [continued]
In pictures: Natasha and the Redgrave dynasty 
People: Natasha Richardson dies in New York
Alastair Campbell edits the New Statesman
Before Alastair Campbell found fame as Tony Blair’s Downing Street spin-doctor he worked as a journalist for the Daily Mirror, where he rose to the exalted heights of
political editor. Now he’s back - for one week only - after being invited to ‘guest edit’ this week’s edition of the... [continued]
People: Alastair Campbell book panned by former No 2
People: Max Mosley slams into Paul Dacre
The Sports Pages: Fergie: Man Utd won’t win all five
Charles Manson jail photo released
A new photograph of Charles Manson, who along with other members of his so-called 'family' was convicted of killing Roman Polanski's actress wife Sharon
Tate in a bloody rampage in Los Angeles in 1969, has been released. It was taken on Wednesday as part of a routine updating of... [continued]
People: Polanksi rape victim says drop charges
Brief: Liam Gallagher launches fashion line
Liam Gallagher, lead singer of Oasis, is to launch his own fashion range. Called Pretty Green, after a song by The Jam, the range will include footwear, denim, T-shirts, hats, and scarves, all of which will be available online only from June. Said Gallagher (pictured): "I'm not here to rip... [continued]
Usain Bolt to join Manchester fun run
Athletics fans have had few chances to see the miraculous Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt (pictured) - the so-called lightning bolt - since he effortlessly took gold medals in
the 100-metre and the 200-metre sprints at last year's Beijing Olympics. But on May 17 he is to compete in a 150-metre... [continued]
In Pictures: Usain Bolt - the fastest man on earth
Why did Usain Bolt slow down?
Judi Dench in West End stinker
Judi Dench (right) and Rosamund Pike on stage together in the West End was supposed to be a big attraction. Sadly, it seems their new play, Madame De
Sade, which opened on Wednesday night at the Wyndhams Theatre, is a big let-down. While the critics... [continued]
People: Rosamund Pike takes on the city
People: Brown faces sting of Nettles and Dench
Saravana Bhavan boss jailed for life
It's the crime story gripping India. B Rajagopal (pictured), owner of the Saravana Bhavan hotel chain, was today sentenced to life in prison for murdering one of his employees and then sexually harassing the dead man's wife. Along with six others, the 59-year-old hotelier was found guilty by a Chennai... [continued]
Michael Sheen attends premiere of The Damned United
The Damned United, the controversial film about the 44 doom-laden days Brian Clough spent as manager of Leeds in the 1970s, received its London premiere last night. As
reported here, Clough’s widow and children boycotted the event - among other gripes, they are angry that the manager has been portrayed... [continued]
People: Brian Clough family snub film premiere
The wit and wisdom of Brian Clough
Brian Cowen delivers the wrong speech
Irish Taoiseach Brian Cowen’s speech at a St Patrick’s Day dinner at the White House on Tuesday proved a somewhat embarrassing affair. Cowen advanced to the podium and started reading from the teleprompter. "We begin by welcoming today a strong friend of the United States," the Irishman began and continued... [continued]
Jonathan Krohn has Obama in his sights
Since George Bush left office, the Republican Party has seemingly been led, at various stages, by Bobby Jindal, Rush Limbaugh and Joe the Plumber. Now they've found a new figurehead: Jonathan Krohn. He's a precocious young man from Georgia with curly brown hair and braces. And he's 14... [continued]
