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FA cut prices in bid to boost home support

08.01.09
The Football Association have cut the price of tickets for England matches in an attempt to increase attendances... more

50 ways to have fun in 2009

02.01.09
Priscilla on stage, Blur reunited, Michael Sheen as Brian Clough — we bring you the highlights of London’s arts calendar for the coming months. ... more

Triesman has FA suits fearing cull

22.08.08
Senior officials at the Football Association are waiting anxiously to see if they, like Brian Barwick, will be victims of a cull... more

Revenge of the FA's blazer brigade

22.08.08
The Football Association's ousted chief executive Brian Barwick left a trail of disgruntled traditionalists in his wake... more

Barwick: It's time for a new era at FA

21.08.08
The Football Association are considering ditching the position of chief executive and making Lord Triesman the most powerful person within English football... more

Comical explorers desperately seeking Djibouti

25.09.07
The duo in World in One City want to meet someone from all 192 UN-recognised countries. It's not so much a comedy show, more an exercise in listmaking anal retentiveness.... more

Critic's choice: Best comedy gigs

15.03.07
The artist formerly known as Joe Mangel from Neighbours and possible nudity from Edinburgh Festival award winner Phil Nichol feature in Bruce Dessau's comedy picks.... more

Michael concert first for new Wembley

05.03.07
George Michael will play the first concert at the new Wembley Stadium. The singer will take to the stage at the new venue on June 9. ... more

Critic's Choice: Top five comedy shows

14.09.06
Dylan Moran steps into the big-time, Paul Sinha brings his personal monologue to Soho and geeky comic Alex Horne goes beyond the call of duty. Bruce Dessau picks this weekend's best live comedy.... more

Top 5 comedy shows

03.08.06
Comedy preview: As the build-up to the Edinburgh Festival goes into full swing, a variety of great comics are honing their acts in smaller venues. Russell Brand, Robert Newman and Bill Bailey are among the hottest tickets.... more

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