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Nominees for the prestigious Mercury prize 2011 have already been revealed. The nominees, who have all released albums over the past year, will perform during the ceremony and the winner will be announced live on BBC Two, presented once again by Jools Holland.

Caroline Wozniacki, number 1 in the tennis world has been romantically linked with Rory McIlroy, US open champion.

All the latest football transfer rumours from Tottenham as the north London side continue their battle to keep midfielder Luka Modric. Harry Redknapp is said to have challenged Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy to keep hold of the player and to show the clubs ambition in the transfer market. Tottenham are now said to be ready to make major moves in the transfer market as they push for fourth position next season. Tottenham are said to be ready to make moves for Manchester City striker Emanuel Adeba...

American rapper Kanye West is planning to launch his first clothing line, specifically womenswear, at the next New York Fashion week in September, according to Grazia magazine.

A conman is believed to have made more than £11,000 in cash by offering a false deal on Champagne to businesses around London.

The pick of today's Chelsea transfer rumours, news, gossip and talk. All the latest transfer rumours surrounding Chelsea will be covered here. Sergio Aguero to Stamford Bridge? Scott Parker to replace Essien? Is there any end in sight to the Luka Modric saga?

All the latest football transfer rumours as Inter Milan line up bids for Gareth Bale and Samir Nasri but face a battle to keep hold of Samuel Eto'o and Wesley Sneijder.

The pick of today's Premier League, Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga football transfer rumours, news and gossip for 15 July 2011. All the latest transfer rumours surrounding Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, Roma, Barcelona and Real Madrid will be covered here.

Two s new HBO dramas, "Boardwalk Empire" and "Game of Thrones," will challenge AMC's three-time winner "Mad Men" for the title of best drama in the 63rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards this year.The nominations, announced on Thursday by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, also placed the outgoing DirecTV/NBC show "Friday Night Lights" into contention for the drama award for the first time, alongside Showtime's "Dexter" and "The Good Wife" on CBS....

Statue of first man in Space unveiled in London

With interest rates at a historically low level is now the time to use savings to pay off the mortgage.

The pick of today's Chelsea football transfer rumours, news, gossip and talk. All the latest transfer rumours surrounding Chelsea will be covered here. Chelsea ready to bid for Roma's Daniele De Rossi. Tottenham dismiss latest Modric bid. John Terry recommends signing Gary Cahill. Javier Pastore staying in Italy.

The pick of today's Premier League, Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga football transfer rumours, news and gossip for 13 July 2011. All the latest transfer rumours surrounding Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, Roma, Barcelona and Real Madrid will be covered here.

Zara Phillips confirmed that she would be celebrating her big day in a dress designed by Steward Parvin a personal favourite with her grandmother the Queen herself.

Emma Watson has put on quite a show for us, and no we are not talking about in the films. This last week the young fashion extraordinaire has donned some simple stunning gowns at the premieres of the last in the Harry Potter sequel films. The Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Emma Watson ensured to save the best till last, as she opted for a stunning gown by Bottega Veneta for the last of the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 premieres in New York.

The pick of today's Chelsea football transfer rumours, news, gossip and talk. All the latest transfer rumours surrounding Chelsea will be covered here. Chelsea ready to bid for Real Madrid's Kaka, Palermo midfielder Javier Pastore and Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric.

Gordon Brown Accuses News International of using ‘Known Criminals'

The pick of today's Premier League, Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga football transfer rumours, news and gossip for 12 July 2011. All the latest transfer rumours surrounding Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, Roma, Barcelona and Real Madrid will be covered here.

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Trio jailed for sophisticated hacking of U.K banking system

Arsenal transfer news, rumours, gossip for 11 July, 2011: Arsenal have confirmed an agreement has been reached with Lille for the Cote d'Ivore forward Gervinho, subject to "a regulatory process". Meanwhile, Aston Villa have confirmed that no official approach from Arsenal has been made for winger Stewart Downing. Valencia president Manual Llorente has confirmed that Arsenal target Juan Mata is "not for sale", according to reports in today's Daily Mail.

Recent reports from Syria allege that security guards at the French Embassy have fired into the air to drive back protesters taking part in demonstrations outside the French and American embassies in Damascus.

It seems that numerous MP's have still not learnt their lesson about understanding what an acceptable expense is, as yesterday it was revealed that 237 MPs-more than a third of the Commons-put first class rail journeys on expenses.

he royal couple have boarded an overnight flight back to London as their visit to Canada followed by two days in California came to an end.

General Motors want to produce their Ev-V Pride driverless electric car in the U.K.

Fresh allegations of phone hacking emerge as News of the World is accused of trying to hack victims of 9/11 terrorist attacks.

A fresh row has broken out between David Cameron and Alex Salmond over the issue of who can call a Scottish referendum for independence.

Police raid Daily Star has hacking probe widens

Andy Coulson arrested in connection with phone hacking and illegal payments to corrupt police officers