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  • BBC editor apologises for Muslim remark

    Nick Robinson, the BBC's political editor, Friday apologised for directly quoting a Whitehall source who described the Woolwich killers as being "of Muslim appearance". Robinson said he was sorry for using the phrase, which "was both liable to be misinterpreted and to cause offence", during the BBC News at Six broadcast Thursday. The corporation received dozens of complaints after using the ...

  • Now a radio that can change scripts depending on where you are

    A concept device has been created by BBC where the script can get altered depending on factors like weather. The Perceptive Radio, produced by the Future Media North Lab, is believed to be a world first. The proof-of-concept drama, which used a computer-generated voice for one of the characters, can adapt on the fly according to information pulled from external sources. For example, the radio ...

  • Emergency landing forces closure of Heathrow passengers safely evacuated

    Beijing, May 24 (Xinhua-ANI): London's Heathrow airport closed both of its runways on Friday morning after an emergency landing, SkyTV reported, saying all passengers and crew have been safely evacuated. British Airways flight BA 762, heading for Oslo from Heathrow, was forced to turn back and land in London due to a technical fault at about 9:00 a.m. (GMT 0800), the airline said in a ...

  • Cook says Pietersen progressing well to be fit in time for Ashes

    England captain Alastair Cook has said that star batsman Kevin Pietersen is 'progressing well' during his recovery from knee injury for returning to the team in time for the Ashes. Although he admitted that the shadow of Pietersen's absence would hang heavily over England at Headingley during the second Test against New Zealand, however, Cook said that Pietersen's expected return for the Trent ...

  • Angry Proteas fans slams arrogant Brit coach for Anderson more skilful than Steyn claim

    South African fans have slammed England bowling coach David Saker for claiming that English pace star James Anderson was 'more skilful' than Proteas bowler Dale Steyn. Saker had said that although Steyn is an outstanding bowler and faster than Anderson, he lags behind the English bowler in terms of skill, Sport24 reports. Saker's view has stirred a hornets' nest in South Africa, with offended ...


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The Fall [Blu-Ray]

The Fall [Blu-Ray]

The Fall, director Tarsem Singhs first film since his directorial debut The Cell back in 2000, is a singular personal epic, a film that reminds us of the intertwined splendor of cinematic imagery and childlike wonderment. It is by no means a perfect film, and in some ways it reflects ... ...

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  • Reigate barn site to go under the hammer

    News A former brick-built barn in Reigate on nearly 0.5 acres of land is to go under the auctioneer's hammer. With a freehold guide price of 25,000 to 30,000, Atherfield Barn in Woodhatch Road is among 23 lots being sold by regional land and property auctioneers Clive Emson. Sam Kinloch, senior auction valuer and a newly-promoted director, said: "The site is considered ...

  • Family reunited with lost memories after boy digs them up on beach

    A big-hearted plumber made it his "mission" to reunite a family with the memories they lost more than a year ago after his son dug up precious photos of them while building a sandcastle on the beach. Wesley Holdaway, a father-of-two from Banstead, was on holiday with his family on West Wettering beach, in Sussex, during the Easter holidays, when his seven-year-old son Jake found a ...

  • Night of blueberry jam blues aims to attract new audience

    New Wimbledon Studio will present a night of 'blueberry jam' blues music next weekend. The Blueberry Jam will feature the very best of up and coming artists in blues and jazz aiming to bring alternative and innovative music to a new audience. Five-piece country blues band Rosco Levee & the Southern Side will give their original songs a unique British slant, followed by ...

  • Police hunt man who failed to appear for weapon charge

    Joao Jose Nunes Police in Lambeth are asking members of the public to assist them in tracing the following individual who is wanted on warrant after failing to appear at Court. Joao Jose Nunes, 31, was charged with possession of an offensive weapon in June 2009. He was bailed to attend Court but failed to appear. Nunes was born in South Africa and is described as 5ft 8 tall and ...

  • Paving stones stolen from Thames Ditton

    Appeal: Police are seeking two men Police are appealing for information after paving stones were stolen in Thames Ditton. The York paving stones were taken from a property in Giggs Hill, Thames Ditton at about 11am on Monday, May 20. Surrey Police said three men were seen taking the paving stones and driving off in a white transit van. One man was described as about 20 years ...

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