Saturday 18 October 2014

Xbox One: The Halo Master Chief collection is being released early and here's why





XBOX ONE fans can look forward to getting hold of Halo: The Master Chief Collections in the UK a little earlier in November, after 343 Industries revealed it had gone gold.


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'Leviathan' named best picture at London Film Fest

LONDON (AP) Movies about corruption, gang violence, honor killing and war took prizes Saturday as the London Film Festival recognized cinema that confronts the harsh realities of our world.Andrey Zvyagintsev's "Leviathan," a tragic...


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Strictly wardrobe malfunction! Brendan Cole splits trousers at CROTCH level





WE'RE guessing he was REALLY giving it his all to cause that kind of damage.


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George Lucas fills in details on Chicago museum

CHICAGO (AP) George Lucas is filling in some details on his planned art and movie memorabilia museum, including how the California native settled on Chicago as a location over San Francisco.It was his wife's idea.The "Star Wars"...


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Jeremy Clarkson busted for speeding

After being chased out of Argentina by an angry mob, you would think that Jeremy Clarkson would keep a low profile for at least a few weeks.But the under fire Top Gear presenter has found himself in trouble again after getting...


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Mariah’s divorce dogfight





MARIAH Carey is squaring up for a scrap with America’s Got Talent TV host husband Nick Cannon, 33, over their eight dogs.


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Alien Isolation: Are you ready to face a terrifying enemy like no other?





IN all honesty, horror games have never been my cup of tea; I get a sharp intake of breath when I miss a tackle playing FIFA.


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EXCLUSIVE Judy Murray 'loves' that Lord Sugar sits at home watching her on Strictly





SHE MIGHT not be the judges' favourite but Judy Murray has gained a huge national fan base since she began throwing shapes on the Strictly Come Dancing floor.


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Downton vs House of Saddam: Home fires still burning

As the flames licked the walls and curtains of poor plain Edith's bedroom this week, the plot of Downton Abbey (8.30pm, Thursdays, Prime) seemed finally to be in real and imminent danger of catching on fire. Sadly, however, the...


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Toni Morrison's papers to be housed at Princeton

PRINCETON, New Jersey (AP) The papers of Nobel laureate Toni Morrison are now part of the permanent library collection of Princeton University.Princeton made the announcement Friday, shortly before the 83-year-old Morrison took...


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Beyonce shows off muscular legs as she enjoys night out alongside will.i.am and Adele





SHE HAS caused quite the stir with her new fringe this week, but Beyonce made sure she attracted attention elsewhere as she hit the town with rapper husband Jay Z last night.


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'It ran its course' Carol Vorderman splits from toyboy pilot boyfriend after two years





CAROL Vorderman has split with her toyboy boyfriend Graham Duff, it has been confirmed.


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Motoring Review: Nissan is back with a hatch





BACK in 2007 Nissan killed off the Almera, a car that truly excelled at being anonymous.


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Gino D'Acampo bares all in racy thong for challenge with Mel Sykes on Celebrity Juice





HE'S HAD to take part in a number of wild tasks during his time on Celebrity Juice, but Gino D'Acampo took things one step further on Thursday night.


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We're party animals: The owners who throw lavish parties for their pets





IT USED to be presents on special occasions but now owners are throwing their pets lavish birthday bashes with invites, cake and even games such as pass the pawcel.


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'He is an amazing actor': Kevin Hart on working with Colin Firth on 'The Intouchables'





HE is usually known for his light-hearted film parts but comedian Kevin Heart is now gearing up to play the heavyweight role of Omar Sy in the American remake of 'D'Intouchables'.


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Pretty woman: The best outfits for autumn and winter





REVAMP your wardrobe for autumn and winter with our Bonmarché special offer


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'Lady Mary's like Tony Soprano': Michelle Dockery on her 'complex' Downton character





FROM celebrity fans including Beyonce to Lady Mary getting her mojo back, Michelle Dockery opens up about A-list admirers and her caustic side...


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Janet McAllister: Pictures recall days of terrorism

Coincidentally, nine days ago, two arts events in Auckland simultaneously remembered an incident from the nation's 1980s terrorism spate. The episode in question was not the 1985 Rainbow Warrior bombing or the 1983 Molotov cocktail...


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Classical CD: From Spain to Eternity

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Blowing his own trumpet

Swedish trumpeter Hakan Hardenberger last visited with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra seven years ago, playing cutting-edge concertos by H.K. Gruber and Mark-Anthony Turnage. Tonight he returns with Dramatis Personae, by Australian...


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Medical examiner: Body that of missing actress

SEATTLE (AP) The King County medical examiner has confirmed that a body found in a ravine in the Seattle suburb of Auburn is that of missing actress Misty Upham, known for her roles in "August: Osage County," ''Frozen River" and...


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Exploring Little Snoring and Barton Turf in Penelope Keith's Hidden Villages





TO THE Manor Born actress goes in search of the good life in a new documentary creating a window into modern rural Britain


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Sir David Attenborough: 'The drive and inventiveness of animals is breathtaking'





THERE'S no stopping Britain's beloved naturalist, who returns to our screens this week with another astounding wildlife documentary


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'I won't work just for money, I only take things I want to do,' says Len Goodman





THE Strictly Come Dancing judge helps a host of celebrity guests relive their favourite holiday memories in a new daytime series


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'Some scenes were so dark and emotional,' says Intruders star Mira Sorvino





THINGS aren’t what they seem in a creepy new US drama starring John Simm and the Romy And Michelle's High School Reunion actress


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'In a few years' time this will be normal,' Sarah Beeny talks selling your house online





THE property expert believes we could be saving thousands of pounds by flogging our homes on the internet


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Judy Murray can't wait to unveil her sexy side on Strictly Come Dancing





CELEBRITY contestant Judy Murray has promised to unleash her saucy side on Strictly Come Dancing – and at least one person will be glad he is not watching.


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Feeling blue: Cobalt, navy and sapphire outfits and accessories we want this week





THERE'S something for every budget in this week's must-haves...


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Dive in! Experience the beauty of the ocean





THESE fragrances, scrubs and lotions harness the healing powers of the ocean and our coastline


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Vintage, elegant and colourful: Ten of the best mixers and blenders





MIX things up with a funky new food blender


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Whatever happened to... Manfred Mann?





MANFRED MANN founder Manfred Lubowitz on leaving jazz to to found the band famous for such as hits as Do Wah Diddy Diddy, 5-4-3-2-1 and Blinded By The Light


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'I cut out sugar and eat lots of protein,' says Xtra Factor's Sarah-Jane Crawford





FROM La Prairie facials to eyebrow threading, presenter Sarah-Jane Crawford, 29, shares her top beauty tips


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Relish the thought: The best homemade burgers





FAST food can be fabulous - and healthy. Try these delicious homemade burgers from top chef Aldo Zilli.


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