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Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies

5:41am Thursday 20th June 2013

James Gandolfini, the actor famous for his lead role in mob drama The Sopranos, has died in Italy, according to his managers.

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Arts & Leisure

Listen to the classics for free in Colchester

9:30am Tuesday 18th October 2011

The popular series of free classical lunchtime concerts continues at Lion Walk Church, Colchester, on Wednesday.

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Arts Reviews

Martin Rossiter, Colchester Arts Centre

12:22pm Friday 7th October 2011

Martin Rossiter, Colchester Arts Centre

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Eating Out

On the Corner, High Street, Wivenhoe

5:38pm Friday 14th October 2011

Eating tapas on a windy October night might not sit well with seasoned connoisseurs, but On the Corner is a gem of a place.

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Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies

5:41am Thursday 20th June 2013

James Gandolfini, the actor famous for his lead role in mob drama The Sopranos, has died in Italy, according to his managers.

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'Gritty' return for Miss Saigon

5:41am Thursday 20th June 2013

Hit musical Miss Saigon is to return to the West End next year a quarter of a century after it made its debut.

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EastEnders role for Jamie Lomas

1:11am Thursday 20th June 2013

The ratings war between EastEnders and Coronation Street will become a family affair when actor Jamie Lomas, whose wife Kym plays Weatherfield regular Michelle Connor, arrives in Albert Square.

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Leech fired after colleague's coup

1:11am Thursday 20th June 2013

The Apprentice's first abdicating project manager Jason Leech has said if he had stayed in his role the rest of the team would have eaten him alive.

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Woody launches tree-friendly paper

1:11am Thursday 20th June 2013

Woody Harrelson is putting his paper where his passions are.

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Premiere kicks off film festival

9:19pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

A European premiere attended by actors Brian Cox and Ewen Bremner has kicked off the 67th Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF).

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Gabz rushes out Talent single

8:15pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Britain's Got Talent finalist Gabz Gardiner is to rush release the song she performed on the talent show after dazzling programme boss Simon Cowell.

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Stars join 'inspirational' children

5:29pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Former Pussycat Doll Kimberley Wyatt, Strictly Come Dancing's Robin Windsor and soul singer Beverley Knight have met a group of 20 inspirational children diagnosed with cancer.

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Judge Nicole goes hell for leather

4:16pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Nicole Scherzinger went hell for leather at the X Factor auditions as she dazzled fans with her latest outfit.

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Critics hail Radcliffe's stage turn

3:57pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Daniel Radcliffe has won magical reviews for his latest stage role as a disabled Irish dreamer in Martin McDonagh's The Cripple Of Inishmaan.

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Price planning fifth autobiography

1:45pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Katie Price has revealed she is planning to release her fifth autobiography later this year - at the age of just 35.

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TOWIE's Mario confesses suicide bid

1:41pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

The Only Way Is Essex star Mario Falcone has revealed he tried to take his own life, following a row with then girlfriend Lucy Mecklenburgh earlier this year.

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Green Wing star to be Doctor Who?

1:18pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Green Wing star Julian Rhind-Tutt is the latest name to be linked to the role of Doctor Who.

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Johnny Depp opens up about split

1:18pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Johnny Depp has confessed his split from Vanessa Paradis was "unpleasant" but said he had been determined to remain strong for the sake of his children.

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Johnny Depp opens up about split

11:04am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Johnny Depp has confessed his split from Vanessa Paradis was "unpleasant" but said he had been determined to remain strong for the sake of his children.

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Star reunited with his Minions

11:33am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Steve Carell joined some not-so-mini Minions as they launched their new movie Despicable Me 2.

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Liv Tyler ready for The Leftovers

11:33am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Liv Tyler is set to star opposite Justin Theroux in US pilot The Leftovers, according to reports.

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Walliams: I flirted with Cameron

11:33am Wednesday 19th June 2013

David Walliams has said he fell into one of his Little Britain character on a recent visit to Downing Street.

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Starr 'hopes name will be cleared'

11:33am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Freddie Starr's lawyer has said the comedian is hopeful he will soon be able to clear his name after being investigated for alleged sexual offences.

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Rogen: We had to give End a new end

11:04am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Seth Rogen has revealed he and co-writer/director Evan Goldberg had to rewrite the ending for their apocalyptic comedy This Is The End, because test audiences weren't happy.

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I'm no action hero, says Radcliffe

11:04am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Daniel Radcliffe has admitted that he'll never play James Bond - but he'd make a good baddie in the 007 films.

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Kim and Kanye baby name revealed?

11:04am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have reportedly named their baby Kaidence Donda West.

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Kings Of Leon at iTunes Festival

11:04am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Kings Of Leon and chart duo Rizzle Kicks are among the latest headline acts added to this year's iTunes Festival.

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Crowe to take role as director

11:04am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Russell Crowe is set to make his directorial debut.

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DJ Whiley slams BGT and The Voice

1:20am Tuesday 18th June 2013

DJ Jo Whiley has criticised Britain's Got Talent and The Voice - saying that contestants do not know what they are letting themselves in for.

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Will.i.am's Voice record label rage

1:20am Tuesday 18th June 2013

The Voice coach Will.i.am has hit out at record label Universal over the failure of last year's winner to succeed in the charts.

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James Edgington column - On the Edge

9:43am Friday 7th June 2013

I AVOID Britain’s Got Talent. I did before I was on it, and now even more so, although it is like that moment when someone falls in the street and your instinct takes over to laugh, but really you want to help.

Stone Roses out for film premiere

12:20pm Friday 31st May 2013

Ian Brown took to the red carpet in Manchester at the premiere of his film Made Of Stone.

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Dancing on Ice to end next year

9:03am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Dancing On Ice is to be axed after one further series, it has been announced.

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Cinema staff go Star Trek mad!

10:42am Sunday 12th May 2013

RESISTANCE is futile!

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Jazz superstars and top bands head Hampshire venue's summer line-up

10:36am Sunday 12th May 2013

JAZZ superstars, rock bands, top tribute acts and 60s pop bands are among a star-spangled summertime package at The Concorde Club.

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Charlatans to play Forest Live, Delamere Forest

4:45pm Thursday 4th April 2013

THE Charlatans have been named as the third and final headliner of this year’s Forest Live concert, along with Blondie and Paloma Faith.

Ant and Dec enjoy chart success

2:44pm Monday 25th March 2013

Ant and Dec could be Rhumbl-ing the music charts once again, as their revived hit song lands the top spot in the iTunes download chart.

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Walters given South Bank award

3:35pm Tuesday 12th March 2013

Julie Walters has been honoured with an outstanding achievement award to recognise a career spanning almost four decades.

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Bieber shares picture from hospital

10:57am Friday 8th March 2013

Justin Bieber posted an online picture of himself in a hospital bed just hours after leaving the stage during a UK show, complaining he was short of breath.

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Hoppen joins Dragons' Den panel

3:56am Tuesday 19th February 2013

Interior designer and businesswoman Kelly Hoppen is to join the fearsome panel on TV's Dragons' Den.

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I've served up last TV show: Delia

10:13am Tuesday 5th February 2013

Delia Smith has called time on her television career and said programme makers were now sacrificing education for entertainment.

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Will Neil take the Big Brother crown?

12:40pm Friday 25th January 2013

FORMER Saints defender Neil Ruddock could become part of reality television royalty if he is crowned winner of Celebrity Big Brother during tonight’s final.

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Pamela boobs on ice dance show

10:02pm Sunday 6th January 2013

Pamela Anderson suffered a stumble and a wardrobe malfunction as she became the first celebrity to be axed from Dancing On Ice.

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First BB housemates up for eviction

9:09pm Sunday 6th January 2013

Model Paula Hamilton and US reality stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt have joined jockey Frankie Dettori as the first housemates up for eviction from Celebrity Big Brother.

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'Child sex' charges rocker remanded

11:35am Monday 31st December 2012

Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins has reappeared before a court to face allegations of plotting to rape a baby.

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Live blog - The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 European Premiere in London

5:20pm Wednesday 14th November 2012

From 5.30pm: Live coverage of the European premiere of the final installment of the Twilight Saga in London's Leicester Square. Follow the event as Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart - fresh from their very public break-up - walk the red carpet alongside Taylor Lautner and other fellow vampires.

Stones announce Paris warm-up gig

10:56am Thursday 25th October 2012

The Rolling Stones have surprised fans by announcing they are to play a warm-up gig - their first for five years - with an intimate show in Paris tonight.

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Williams: Monogamy not natural

10:56am Thursday 25th October 2012

Robbie Williams has admitted that if he started drinking again he'd end up being unfaithful.

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Hugh Bonneville on dog's demands

10:56am Thursday 25th October 2012

Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville has unmasked a diva on the hit show.

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McGovern: Live shows are terrifying

10:56am Thursday 25th October 2012

Downton Abbey star Elizabeth McGovern has confessed she "embraces the terror" every time she goes on stage with her band.

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Craig 'wanted to keep 007 pants on'

10:56am Thursday 25th October 2012

Skyfall star Berenice Marlohe has told how Daniel Craig kept his pants on during their shower scene - until she persuaded him to take them off.

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Kylie dazzles Charles and Camilla

10:56am Thursday 25th October 2012

Kylie Minogue dazzled the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall when she performed a surprise concert by royal appointment.

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Cruise files suit against publisher

10:56am Thursday 25th October 2012

Tom Cruise has filed a 50 million US dollars defamation lawsuit against the publishers of Life & Style magazine for articles that said the actor has abandoned his six-year-old daughter Suri.

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Dani: I'll set my mum on Craig!

9:48am Wednesday 26th September 2012

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Dani Harmer has revealed her secret weapon for coping with criticism on the show - her mum.

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