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British acts fill albums’ top 10

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UK acts, led by Ed Sheeran, have filled the entire top 10 of bestselling artist albums over the past 12 months for the first time, according to new figures from the British music industry.

Brit stars − who also include Sam Smith, Olly Murs and heritage act Pink Floyd − have squeezed out US stars from the top-seller list as music sales topped the £1 billion level for a second consecutive year.

Bank branch closures reach 470 in 2014

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With the number of bank branch closures reaching 470 last year, more than double the number in 2013, UK Business Secretary has summoned the bosses of the “big five” for fresh talks after they refused to commit to protecting hundreds of rural branches.

The “big five” refers to Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Santander and Royal Bank of Scotland. Mr. Cable is urging them to reinstate...

Prince Andrew 'categorically denies' claims he sexually abused teenager

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Buckingham Palace moves quickly to deny claims made in US court document that teenager used as "sex slave" was abused by Duke of York.

Prince Andrew has "categorically" denied allegations made in US court papers that he sexually abused a 17-year-old girl who claims she was used as a sex slave.

The accusations against the Duke of York...

Apple changes iTunes returns policy

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For the first time iTunes customers will be able to return songs, films and books without giving a reason following changes to Apple's terms and conditions, it has been reported.

The technology giant reportedly changed its returns policy to bring the company in line with EU regulations which say customers must be able to withdraw from online purchases within 14 days without giving a reason.

Rising seas will destroy nearly 7,000 properties within 100 years, UK

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Up to 7,000 houses in the UK worth more than £1bn will be destroyed within the next 100 years due to rising seas, says a new, soon-to-be published Environment Agency report.

No prevention measures will be taken to stop those properties from sliding into the sea, the Agency says, because it would be too expensive, i.e. stopping the destruction would cost much...

UK manufacturing growth tapers off

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British manufacturing expanded more slowly than expected in December after new orders from overseas clients failed to pick up, according to a survey published on Friday.

Exports remained the main weak spot for manufacturers, according to data collected from purchasing managers that showed the second slowest rate of growth in production and new orders for over one-and-a-half years.

here are 2 terrible doctor patient jokes.

patient 'doctor doctor I feel like a pair of curtains' doctor 'well pull yourself together man'

next please -

patient goes to doctors, patient 'doctor I feel terrible' doctor' well if you are no better then see a doctor'

36 Killed In New Year's Stampede In China

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State media and a witness claim the tragedy happened after "fake money" was thrown from a bar overlooking New Year celebrations.

Thirty-six people have been killed in a stampede at a New Year's event in Shanghai, city officials have said.

A statement from the Shanghai government confirmed another 43 people were injured in the chaos.

The stampede happened at the...

So many well known people passed away in 2014 along with the not so known - remember them here - add yours if you so wish

In memory of my dad Sept 24th 2014 will be sadly missed.



Maya Angelou, the American author who wrote I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, died May 28, aged 86.

Richard Attenborough, actor and director known for Jurassic Park, Gandhi and A Bridge Too Far, died August 24, aged 90.

Lauren Bacall, the American actress who starred in The Big Sleep, died August 12, aged 89.

Elena Baltacha,former British number one ladies...

something I made as a child good old sausage casserole.

you will need sausages, potatoes, carrots, onions, stock gravy and any other veg of your choice. you will also need corn flower.

start by lightly frying your sausages so when you cook them in your casserole dish the skins won't split, don't over cook them.

once done prepare your veg, chop potatoes, carrots and onions or what other veg you want. chuck all ingredients in to a casserole dish along with stock gravy and cook in oven till nearly ready.

when the casserole is nearly cooked mix a little cornflower...