Second arrest over deaths of officers Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes
Police in Manchester investigating the murders of their colleagues Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes in a gun and grenade attack have made a second arrest, it has been revealed. Read moreNew The Hobbit trailer shows Bilbo embarking on epic adventure
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Nick Clegg apologises for breaking election promise over tuition feesDeputy prime minister and Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has said sorry for breaking an election promise not to increase university tuition fees, saying that he hopes he can regain voters' trust. Read more
Danish magazine to publish topless Kate Middleton photos as Closer offices raidedA gossip magazine in Denmark has said it will become the fourth publication to print topless photos of the Duchess of Cambridge, as the offices of the French magazine in which the pictures first appeared were raided by police. Read more
Sport
Everton ponder Owen Hargreaves deal after French move falls throughEverton are weighing up a move for free agent midfielder Owen Hargreaves after his proposed transfer to Lille collapsed. Read more
Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra will shake hands at Anfield, clubs insistManchester United and Liverpool are confident Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra will shake hands before the match between the teams at Anfield this weekend – ensuring their personal feud does not overshadow tributes to the Hillsborough victims. Read more
Showbiz
Pixie Geldof bombarded with Twitter death threats over Harry Styles frolicPixie Geldof has become the latest in a long line of celebrity women to be targeted by Twitter trolls after frolicking with One Direction's party boy Harry Styles. Read more
Lindsay Lohan arrested following 'hit and run' incident in New YorkTroubled actress Lindsay Lohan was arrested in New York in the early hours of Wednesday morning after an alleged hit and run incident involving a pedestrian. Read more
TV
Karen Gillan: Amy and Rory’s Doctor Who exit is very finalDoctor Who star Karen Gillan has revealed details of her exit, saying that her character Amy Pond will leave the sci-fi programme in a very 'final' way. Read more
Red Dwarf first episode pictures released ahead of series launchNew pictures from the forthcoming first episode of Red Dwarf X have been released ahead of its small screen debut early next month. Read more
Music
Lady Gaga hails cannabis for helping her write as she lights up in HollandLady Gaga has been raving about the 'wonders' of marijuana as she lit up a giant spliff on stage during a gig in Amsterdam. Read more
Rick Ross causes Twitter storm with 'negative' Hold Me Back videoRick Ross has come under attack after shooting his new video for Hold Me Back in the slums of Nigeria. Read more
Film
Mrs Brown's Boys gets £3.6m film dealThe popularity of sitcom Mrs Brown's Boys has spawned a number of TV series, DVDs and a book, but the show is now set for the silver screen treatment. Read more
Jake Gyllenhaal: It's flattering to be considered for Fifty Shades of GreyJake Gyllenhaal has admitted that he is flattered to be linked to the role of Christian Grey in Fifty Shades of Grey. Read more
Gaming
New Mass Effect confirmed, as BioWare founders quit gamingBioWare founders Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk have left the studio they created, just as a new Mass Effect game and a brand new IP are announced. Read more
Super Slim PlayStation 3 due out next FridayThe smallest, and cheapest, PlayStation 3 ever released will be available next Friday for as little as £241, with an even cheaper version for £185 due out on October 12. Read more
Weird
Cartoon couple tie the knot dressed as The FlintstonesA cartoon mad couple shunned traditional wedding gear to tie the knot in Flintstones-themed fancy dress. Read more
Moggy dubbed Denis the Menace by neighbours is a real life cat burglarA burglar responsible for stealing hundreds of garments from his neighbours' homes and gardens has been uncovered as a pilfering pet cat named Denis. Read more
Tech & Gadgets
Value of digital book sales in UK doubles to £145 million in six monthsBookworms are reading more novels electronically in the UK after it was revealed digital book sales almost doubled in six months. Read more
Apple iPad Mini photos 'leaked' onto Chinese websiteApple iPad Mini photos have reportedly been leaked onto French and Chinese websites. Read more
Odd Balls
Newcastle fans could swap topless fashion for all-in-one baby suitsGeordies are known for being fearless in the face of freezing temperatures, but things might be about to change after Newcastle released an all-in-one supporter suit. Read more
Real Madrid team bus given parking fine ahead of clash with Manchester CityCristiano Ronaldo declared himself to be feeling just fine after Real Madrid's 3-2 comeback win over Manchester City – but it was a different kind of fine that caught the attention before their Champions League clash. Read more
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