Strange noises are emanating from America's banking industry as it undergoes its post-crisis makeover. Wall Street's titans are rejoicing at repaying the money lent to them by the government at the height of the crisis late last year ... more
Horse racing: Ferdy Murphy is keeping his fingers crossed that Timmy Murphy will be free to partner Poker De Sivola in the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse ... more
Horse racing: Punjabi caused a 22-1 shock in a sensational Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle renewal on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival by defeating stablemate and 6-4 favourite Binocular... more
There's a certain magic about hearing great songs performed by their composer, and Jimmy 'By the Time I Get to Phoenix' Webb delivers, says Jack Massarik.... more
After 2002's award-winning Lawless Heart, directing duo Tom Hunsinger and Neil Hunter vanished. Now they're back with a very British tale. What took them so long?... more
We take a look at the biggest CDs released this week including the debut album from chart-topping Mika, and the latest offerings from Bloc Party and Lady Sovereign.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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