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24th, February 2012 Reviews

Chris Tappin: Beef Casserole, Jeremy Clarkson and President Assad's kids

Tappin has gone to Heathrow. The 65-year-old is being extradited to the US. There he faces arms dealing charges. He faces up to 35 years in prison. More »

24th, February 2012 In Pictures

So a star came to your party

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24th, February 2012 Reviews 7

Rochdale Asian Rape Trial attracts racists and violence

The 11 Rochdale men on trial in Liverpool Crown Court are charged with either rape or acts of physical and sexual abuse against children. Grooming..? More »

24th, February 2012 Technology 2

#RIPGreggJevin - twitter grieves for man

Stars pay tribute for dead man they heard of... More »

24th, February 2012 Photojournalism

Photos of the day - Fergie meets Chew Kok Long

Photos of the day are presented by Fergie's tacos for Chew Kok Long... More »

24th, February 2012 Reviews

Sydney cineman runs on human sweat

Who wants a fun night out? Well, you might like to start by avoiding Sydney's Cycle In Cinema... More »

24th, February 2012 In Pictures

I do what I want - acts of rebellion

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24th, February 2012 Reviews 4

Paul Conroy's plight will not stir the worthless Arab League into action

Paul Conroy is a British freelance photographer in Homs. He wants out.... More »

24th, February 2012 Strange But True

Kabang the hero dog saves children's lives - loses face

Kabang is the hero dog of the Philippines , who lost a large part of her face saving cousins Dina Bunggal, 11, and Princess Diansing, 3, from being hit by a motorbike... More »

24th, February 2012 TV & Radio 5

Woman gets head caught in Tesco trolley - video

In this video smuggled out of a Tesco store in Sligo, Ireland, Mess Ewing is filmed with her head stuck in a trolley. There is no escape from Tesco... More »

24th, February 2012 Key Posts 2

Three musicians play the Badgermin for the first time - video

You are about to see three musicians play the Badgermin for the first time. The Badgermin is part badger and part theramin... More »

23rd, February 2012 Fashion 3

In photos - Central Saint Martins MA Catwalk show for London Fashion Week

The Central St Martins Fashion Show at the BFC venue at Somerset House. A bit of Abu Ghraib, a spot of McDonald's chips and Doogle shoes… More »

23rd, February 2012 Film 1

Sacha Baron Cohen banned from Oscars - Dictators gotta dictate

Congratulations to Sacha Baron Cohen for getting barred from the Oscars. The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts &Sciences has revoked Sacha Baron Cohen‘s invite. What has the Academy member and Hugo star down to offend?... More »

23rd, February 2012 Music 4

Whitney Houston murdered Dolly Parton - don't believe the hype

How good a signer was Whitney Houston? Julian Owen looks at her rendition of Dolly Parton's I Will Always Love You.... More »

23rd, February 2012 Celebrities

Victoria Newton's Sun on Sunday - a sneak peak

News is that Victoria Newton has been working on the Sun on Sunday. Vicky was, of course, replaced by Gordon Smart's Bizarre. Here's a few Vicky gems... More »

23rd, February 2012 Money 2

Rich people are not like the rest of us

"As a mounting body of research is showing, wealth can actually change how we think and behave—and not for the better." More »

23rd, February 2012 Reviews

Powerless Structures Fig 101: Trafalgar Square gets a new toy

A sculpture of a 4.1m high golden bronze boy astride a rocking horse entitled "Powerless Structures Fig 101" has been lowered onto the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square... More »

23rd, February 2012 Celebrities

WWE Wrestler versus Chris Brown - The Rihanna Smack Down

When men hear about a woman getting beaten up by their spouse, it isn't uncommon for them to say things like 'violence is wrong', before outwardly wishing to beat the living hell out of the man that did it... More »

23rd, February 2012 Key Posts 1

Daily Mail says nutritionists it promotes put health at risk - massive fail

Tuesday - the Daily Mail's weekly look at new ways to die features an article on nutritionists by Louise Atkinson: "EXPOSED: The nutrition therapists who puts your health at risk"... More »

23rd, February 2012 The Consumer

The Guardian newspaper opens its first hotel?

The Guardian is thinking of developing a new hotel concept. An atmospheric place to unwind, broaden your mind and meet others... More »

23rd, February 2012 Celebrities

Britney Spears to lose her bap on X Factor panel?

That's right - Britney Spears thinks the best way to put all those troubles behind her, is to take on the job of judge on the X Factor, where you have to make people cry and perform like monkeys for you... More »

23rd, February 2012 Money

Don't Sweat the Greek CDS

Now that we can see what the Greek bond deal looks like we can now see that the Greek CDS contracts will almost certainly be triggered. These are those toxic waste derivatives which are going totally destroy western capitalism. Man. More »

23rd, February 2012 Photojournalism

Photos of the day - Rupaul holding Kurt Cobain's daughter with Dave Grohl

Photos of the day, presented by Rupaul holding Kurt Cobain's daughter with Dave Grohl... More »

23rd, February 2012 Reviews 9

Savannah Hardin: gran and step-mother charged with exercising nine-year-old to death

It is alleged Savannah Hardin was "run to death" for eating sweets. After three hours of enforced exercise, Savannah Hardin was so dehydrated she died... More »

23rd, February 2012 Politicians

Eric Joyce's Glasgow kiss gets him fast-tracked to SNP safe seat

Did Labour MP for Falkirk Eric Joyce headbutt Tory MP for Pudsey Stuart Andrew in the Strangers Bar in the Commons? Joyce has been arrested... More »