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Christmas ads rise has ITV celebrating early

05.11.09

ITV today cheered the City with forecasts of a strong upturn in advertising in the run up to Christmas as it emerged that corporate finance heavy hitter Bob Wigley is front runner to become the broadcaster’s next chairman ... more

Britons robbed by Benidorm bouncers

18.03.09

Police in Spain have arrested four bouncers accused of beating up a British couple and robbing them of nearly £200,000 of jewellery as they lay unconscious... more

Bankers head off to Cheltenham - in disguise

10.03.09

Before the start of the Cheltenham Festival today, the racecourse's managing director Edward Gillespie admitted corporate hospitality has taken a hit - it's down around 10%, he says, although some think that may be a little optimistic... more

EastEnders girls outlast Loose Women as they party until 3.40am after awards bash

09.09.08

They had started the evening looking so glamorous and demure - but the girls from EastEnders and Loose Women painted a very different picture a few hours later.... more

Kelly Brook is a 'Fat Pig' as she takes on first West End role

03.09.08

She will play the part of Jeannie, whose on-off relationship with a colleague disintegrates when he falls in love with a funny, sexy rival who happens to be plus-sized.... more

Kelly Brook wins star role in Fat Pig

03.09.08

Kelly Brook is to take over from gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page in the hit play Fat Pig... more

Too many bankers and not enough real wealth

04.08.08

A year on from the advent of the credit crunch, the financial sector must not be shielded from the consequences of a crisis likely to last until the next decade ... more

TV viewers face weekend of prime-time repeats as over 60% of programmes have been shown before

17.07.08

Television addicts will be forgiven for having several deja vu moments this Saturday when repeats dominate the prime time schedule. ... more

What a bunch of Muppets: The celebrities and their fuzzy doppelgangers

29.05.08

Watching TV classic The Muppets, do you ever think the furry puppets remind you of someone?... more

Wendy Richard speeds up the action on Benidorm with racy swimsuit... and a mobility scooter

17.04.08

Former EastEnders Wendy Richard swaps Pauline Fowler's cardigans for a saucy red swimsuit in ITV comedy Benidorm. The 64-year-old actress plays glamorous, interfering mother Sylvia who ends up in a fight with Madge (Sheila Reid) after she is accused of trying to steal the attentions of Mel (Geoffrey Hutchings). Wendy's on-screen wardrobe in Benidorm is a far cry from the dowdy, grey cardigans and permanent scowl worn by the Albert Square stalwart ... more

Theatrics at Barrafina

04.02.08

Located in gorgeous, bustling Soho, Barrafina is brash, fun and different. But it's not an authentic tapas bar.... more

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