- Gas call centres go face-to-face
- PM support for NHS change 'drifted'
- Three million CRB checks in a year
- Harry becomes Everest trek patron
- Barclays set to reveal bonus pot
- Being lonely 'worse than smoking'
- MoD budget claims 'over-optimistic'
- Girls in gangs warned of rape risk
- Disruption fears as snow forecast
- Redknapp 'hasn't thought about' job
- Nine bomb plot terrorists jailed
- Shark tea party launches display
- 3,000 apply to be hotel apprentices
- PM talks to king about preacher
- 'Hope' for UK police Libya visit
- Bank set to add £50bn economy boost
- Firefighters' pension strike threat
- Sisters named oldest living twins
- Pupils suspended for snowball fight
- PM urges more women in boardrooms
Showbiz
Chris Brown to remain on probation
A judge has said Chris Brown should remain on supervised probation despite doing well with the terms of his sentence in a case filed after he beat then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009.
Adele swears by expletive phone app
Adele has revealed she hunted for a mobile phone app that allowed her to swear when she couldn't talk.
Klum and Lohan step out for gala
Heidi Klum looked dazzling as she made her first red carpet appearance since her split from husband Seal last month, while Lindsay Lohan covered up at the same star-studded charity event.
Billy Connolly joins The Hobbit
Billy Connolly has been announced as the final addition to the cast of Peter Jackson's The Hobbit.
Brand and Perry divorce finalised
A US judge has finalised Katy Perry and Russell Brand's divorce, although the pair will not legally split up until July.
Cowell wants Perry for X Factor
Simon Cowell is eyeing up Katy Perry to join the US X Factor judging panel.
Jagger set for top 10 chart return
Sir Mick Jagger is due to return to the top 10 of the singles chart for the first time in more than a quarter of a century.
Berlin fest opens with Kruger film
A costume drama set during the French revolution and starring Diane Kruger as Marie Antoinette has kicked off the annual Berlin Film Festival - the first of the year's major European film festivals.
Dame Judi's lips sealed about Bond
Dame Judi Dench has revealed she once saved a dying fairground fish by giving it "the breath of life".
Mills denies playing voicemail
Heather Mills never authorised former News of the World editor Piers Morgan, or anybody else, to listen to her voicemails, she has told the inquiry into press standards.
Swap Shop medal tops for Cousins
Robin Cousins has revealed the medal that has "pride of place at home" is not his Olympic gold but one he was awarded by a children's television show.
Naomi: I'm honoured to play Diana
Naomi Watts is set to play Diana, Princess of Wales in an upcoming film.
Ronnie Wood: I turned down Led Zep
Ronnie Wood has revealed he turned down a chance to join Led Zeppelin.
Sly and Arnie reteam for The Tomb
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone are to co-star together in new action-thriller The Tomb.
Vic and Bob working on Hotel movie
Vic Reeves has revealed he and Bob Mortimer are planning to make a film together about life in a hotel.
Wilton stays schtum on Downton
Penelope Wilton has revealed she's been "sworn to secrecy" about the third series of Downton Abbey.
Murs enjoys a rip-roaring time
Olly Murs let rip when he started showing off his training tips for people signing up for a charity run.
New McCartney songs debut on iTunes
Sir Paul McCartney will debut the songs from his new album Kisses On The Bottom in a free live streaming performance on iTunes.
Strong in the hunt for bin Laden
Mark Strong has revealed he has signed up to star in Kathryn Bigelow's controversial film about the hunt for Osama bin Laden.
Horn: Hanks knows how to wrestle
Tom Hanks is an expert wrestler, according to his Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close co-star Thomas Horn.
Ice stars set for Olympic show
Dancing On Ice bosses have planned a special Olympic show to celebrate the Games this year.
Vine wins gong for funniest joke
King of the one-liners Tim Vine picked up the award for the year's funniest joke at the Loaded Laftas comedy awards.
Gallagher 'to link up with Martin'
Noel Gallagher is set to play with Coldplay's Chris Martin at the Brit Awards, host James Corden has suggested.
Cowell wanted Paula to stay on show
Simon Cowell has admitted he wanted to keep Paula Abdul on US X Factor.
Adele too fat, says Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld has let rip with a wide-ranging rant, branding Adele "too fat", Russian men "ugly" and claiming the Royal Family is "unnecessary".
Aniston: There's no feud with Brad
Jennifer Aniston has slammed claims that she is at war with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
Scott Thomas joins Dickens film?
Kristin Scott Thomas is reportedly set to star in a film about Charles Dickens.
BBC Midwife move skips Corrie clash
BBC bosses have headed off a ratings clash by moving the final edition of TV hit Call The Midwife after ITV chiefs scheduled a head-to-head clash with Coronation Street.
George Clooney feeling paternal?
George Clooney has joked that he wants to adopt his on-screen daughter in The Descendants, Shailene Woodley.
Dixon defies Cowell over 'pub act'
Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon showed she was not scared of show supremo Simon Cowell when she branded one of his favourite performers a "pub" act.
Dermot dismisses US X Factor buzz
Dermot O'Leary doesn't fancy his chances of replacing Steve Jones on the US version of The X Factor.
Efron and Collins spotted on 'date'
Zac Efron and Lily Collins have sparked rumours of romance after they were seen dining together in Los Angeles.
Dame Judi's India love affair
Dame Judi Dench said she enjoyed a "love affair with India" while making her latest film, as freezing central London was spiced up for its world premiere.
Kutcher faces up to 34th birthday
Ashton Kutcher has celebrated his 34th birthday with his Two And A Half Men colleagues - and a huge cake with his face on it.
Tom Hiddleston battles in the snow
Tom Hiddleston's has been left battling the elements, as the big freeze has hit the fight scenes on his latest project.
Mendes: Gosling's a dream come true
Eva Mendes has described her rumoured beau Ryan Gosling as the "dream co-star".
Labrinth: I'd love a duet with SuBo
Labrinth has revealed an unlikely dream duet partner - fellow Simon Cowell protege Susan Boyle.
McCarthy worried Oscar is a prank
Bridesmaids star Melissa McCarthy has joked she is still waiting to be told her Oscar nomination is a prank.
Crook tale nominated for book award
Pirates Of The Caribbean star Mackenzie Crook's decision to write a children's story could have a fairytale ending - after the actor was nominated for a prestigious book prize.
American Pie singer set for award
American Pie singer Don McLean and veteran Irish band The Dubliners are to give much-anticipated live performances at the annual BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
McTeer: I want Close to win Oscar
Janet McTeer has said she would rather her Albert Nobbs co-star Glenn Close walked away with an Oscar than win one herself.
Spider-Man footage teased for fans
Fans have caught a glimpse of The Amazing Spider-Man, which was trailed at special preview events around the world.
McCartney to play Jubilee concert
Sir Paul McCartney will headline a spectacular musical tribute to the Queen to mark her Diamond Jubilee.
Madonna tour to start in Israel
Madonna has announced details of her next tour - which will kick off in Israel.
Oldman: Oscar nod is a fairytale
Gary Oldman is clearly enjoying his first Oscar nomination, describing his personal award season experience as "a fairytale".
Pitt and Clooney at Oscar luncheon
Brad Pitt and George Clooney have joined a host of stars at a luncheon to recognise this year's Oscar nominees.
Kylie raises Twitter stalker alert
Kylie Minogue has announced she alerted police after she being targeted by an online stalker.
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