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Cowell leads tributes to Houston

Award-winning singer Whitney Houston has died aged 48 (AP/Matt Sayles)

3:53am Sunday 12th February 2012

Tributes have been pouring in for American singer and actress Whitney Houston, who has died at the age of 48.


Holden cheered on return to BGT

Judge Amanda Holden said she was 'euphoric' about returning to the Britain's Got Talent panel

3:13am Sunday 12th February 2012

Amanda Holden was greeted by cheering fans as she rejoined the judging panel of Britain's Got Talent after the birth of her daughter left her in a critical condition in hospital.

Carpet rolled out for Bafta awards

The elite of the film industry are gathering for the Bafta film awards

2:53am Sunday 12th February 2012

The champagne is on ice and the red carpet is being rolled out as some of the biggest names in Hollywood gather for the Bafta film awards.

End of bitter cold snap in sight

Britain endured its coldest night of the winter on Friday night

2:53am Sunday 12th February 2012

The end of the cold snap is in sight, with the mercury finally rising slightly after several days of record-breaking sub-zero temperatures, according to forecasters.

Singer Whitney Houston dies aged 48

Whitney Houston has died aged 48 (AP/Matt Sayles)

1:15am Sunday 12th February 2012

Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48.

Salmond insists on no-strings poll

Alex Salmond has again insisted that plans for an independence referendum must have 'no strings attached'

12:06am Sunday 12th February 2012

Alex Salmond has again insisted that plans for an independence referendum must have "no strings attached" from Westminster.

Call to embrace community energy

The Government must overhaul the 'closed shop' energy market by embracing community schemes

12:06am Sunday 12th February 2012

The Government must overhaul the "closed shop" energy market by embracing community schemes, according to a new report.

PM 'plans football racism summit'

David Cameron is to host a summit on racism in football

12:06am Sunday 12th February 2012

David Cameron is expected to step into the row over racism in football by staging a Downing Street summit on the issue.

PM quashes Lansley speculation

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has come under increasing pressure over NHS reform proposals

12:06am Sunday 12th February 2012

David Cameron has sought to quash speculation over the survival of health secretary Andrew Lansley and his controversial NHS shake-up.

Anger over marriage tax breaks

George Osborne has reportedly ruled out tax breaks for married couples

12:06am Sunday 12th February 2012

George Osborne has infuriated Tory MPs by reportedly ruling out tax breaks for married couples in the Budget.



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