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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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  • Flintoff to return to cricket duty with yesteryear stars T20 clash with Oz

    Former England captain Andrew Flintoff is set to make a comeback to cricket with two Twenty20 matches involving yesteryear English and Australian cricket stars, with the back-to-back Ashes series underway. Flintoff, who has been victorious in his one-bout boxing career, which he adopted following his retirement from cricket, will be back on more familiar territory and will join former Test ...

  • Meet Chelsea FCs Asian football star of the year

    Thumbs up: Marco Randhawa A Twickenham pupil has been named the Chelsea FC Asian U10 Football Star of the year. Radnor House student and huge Chelsea fan Marco Randhawa was "over the moon" when he was presented with his award and Chelsea Asian Star shirt. The Chelsea FC Asian U10 Football Star is an annual event where hundreds of boys of Asian descent come to show off ...

  • Live celebrity cook-off with Cheryl Baker at Epsom Playhouse

    Cheryl Baker will take part in a live celebrity cook-off at Epsom Playhouse A live celebrity cook-off with Bucks Fizz legend Cheryl Baker will be staged at the Epsom Playhouse for the very first time. Celebrity Cook-Off Live will see two well-known television celebrity chefs and celebrities going head-to-head in a live competition to dish up the day's best dish. The playhouse ...

  • Landlubbers not welcome at swashbuckling summer fair

    Pirates are the theme for the Priory's summer fair A swashbuckling summer fair is coming to a Wimbledon primary school next month. Priory Co E primary school, in Queens Road, is holding its annual fundraising fair on June 22 with a theme of Pirates and Mermaids. Kerry Monks, from the Friends of Priory School fundraising team, said: "Our plan is to make this year's ...

  • BalletBoyz prepare to pirouette on new home turf for first time

    A breathtaking gala evening is promised as acclaimed dance group BalletBoyz - now based in Kingston - stage their first show at the Rose Theatre. NAZIA DEWJI reports Internationally-acclaimed ballet dancers will swirl and pirouette across the Rose Theatre stage to mark a grand arrival to their new home next month. BalletBoyz will be putting on a breathtaking gala evening filled with ...

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