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O'Callaghan dismisses Presidency story Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:20AMRTÉ presenter Miriam O'Callaghan has dismissed media reports that she could run as a candidate in next year's Irish Presidential election.
Pakistan sends cricket probe team Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:12AMInvestigators from Pakistan are flying to London to examine allegations that some of its cricketers were involved in a betting scam.
Pakistan sends team to investigate cricket scam claims Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:53AMA top legal team from Pakistan is flying to London to investigate allegations that some of its cricketers were involved in a betting scam. The Federal Investigation Agency team will study claims that two players deliberately bowled no-balls during the final test against England at Lord's.
Pakistan faces new pressure on match-fixing claims Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:47AMCricket authorities were under pressure Monday to cancel the rest of Pakistan's tour to England after lurid match-fixing allegations swirled around a string of recent matches.
Luther coming back to BBC One Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:23AMThe BBC has confirmed that its detective drama series 'Luther' is coming back to BBC One next year.
Norton's BBC show moves to Fridays Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:08AMThe BBC has confirmed that 'The Graham Norton Show' will move to a new primetime slot on Friday nights from 22 October.
New kitchen and format for MasterChef Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:56AMThe new series of BBC One's 'MasterChef' will see judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace move to a brand new kitchen, where they will put 20 amateur cooks through their paces.
Chickens win 'Comedy God' award Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:54AMLittle-known Japanese performance art troupe Frank Chickens have won an online poll to find an all-time Comedy God.
Six Feet Under star a Grey's guest Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:38AMFormer 'Six Feet Under' star Frances Conroy is to make a guest appearance in the new series of 'Grey's Anatomy'.
McCulloch relief at Scots return Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:29AMLee McCulloch is not proud of his previous exit from the Scotland scene and is itching to play for his country again.
The new residents of 'lost world' Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:55PMEighty years after it was evacuated, St Kilda is providing a temporary home to as many people as lived there in 1930.
Shetland language is Norn but not forgotten Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:49PMThe language of Shetland is the focus of a BBC Radio 4 programme 'Norn but not forgotten'.
Life in the 'lost world' Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:49PMEighty years after its evacuation, some still call St Kilda home
Molinari brothers battle for Gleneagles crown Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:45PMItalian Edoardo Molinari moved to within one shot of his brother, and tournament leader, Francesco Molinari heading into the final round of the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles, Scotland.
Saturday's Scottish football as it happened Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 8:30AMRangers move three points clear at the top of the table with victory over St Johnstone as Kilmarnock and Hamilton also record victories.
Government scrapping NHS Direct Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 8:04AMThe coalition government confirms plans to scrap the NHS Direct helpline in England and replace it with an alternative service.
Iceland says it wants to end mackerel dispute Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:18AMICELAND'S Fisheries Minister said today that his country wants to reach an agreement with the European Union and Norway over its controversial mackerel quota.
White reaches revamped World Open Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:52AMJimmy White and former world champion Ken Doherty qualify for September's World Open but Mark Allen loses out.
Secrets from the National Archive reveal Hitlers invasion plan, and the 'Russian spy' who brought James Bond to life Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:04AMNew government documents have been released which tell the tale of of spies who got away with it, spies who never were, and a phantom invasion
Glee actor denies feud with co-star Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:04AM'Glee' star Mark Salling has denied reports suggesting that he is at war with his co-star Naya Rivera.
Jolie to play Corrie star's role? Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:45AMIt is reported that Angelina Jolie could play the lead role in a film version of the ITV miniseries 'Unforgiven', which starred former 'Coronation Street' actress Suranne Jones.
Michelle & Victor for Ultimate BB house? Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:34AMFormer 'Big Brother' stars Michelle Bass and Victor Ebuwa will reportedly enter the 'Ultimate Big Brother' house tomorrow night.
Stephen Tompkinson's holiday heaven and hell Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:05AMThe actor on surviving a ballooning accident and playing "guess-the-stain" at a hotel in Tanzania.
AEK Athens v Dundee Utd (agg 1-0) Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:00AMTeam news followed by live text from Thursday's match between AEK Athens and Dundee United in the Europa League.
Utrecht v Celtic (agg 0-2) Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:00AMTeam news followed by live text from Thursday's match between Utrecht and Celtic in the Europa League.
Olsen expects improved Motherwell Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:59AMLars Olsen thinks Motherwell and his Odense side can improve on their performance in the first leg of their Europa League tie.
BBC ALBA fills the TV gap with tranche of matches Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:58PMSCOTTISH broadcaster BBC ALBA played its part in launching the new Magners League season yesterday by revealing the first series of live matches it will screen this season.
Red Hot Chilli Pipers bring bagrock to McAuliffe's Wednesday Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:05PMScotland's Red Hot Chilli Pipers will bring their "bagrock"sound to Racine tonight in a rare club appearance at McAuliffe'sPub, 3700 Meachem Road. The band, which drew record crowds atMilwaukee's Irish Fest last weekend, will perform at 8 p.m.Admission is $10.
Feehan and staff may offer league more clout Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:48PMMAGNERS LEAGUE LAUNCH:EXPANSION ON the pitch and expansion off it was the theme of the Magners League launch in Cardiff yesterday.
Nobel prize winner - UK "squandered" oil wealth Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:01PMThe UK has "squandered" it's oil wealth and it is "imperative" an oil fund is set up now to secure the wealth that remains under the North Sea for future generations according Nobel prize winning economist Joseph Stiglitz.
John Barrowman to Guest on "The Michael Ball Show" in September Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:15PMTransatlantic stage and screen star John Barrowman will tape an appearance on “The Michael Ball Show” Sept. 8 at 3 PM at the BBC Television Centre. His appearance on the show, which is hosted by fellow British stage vet Ball, will air Sept. 17 at 3 PM on ITV1.
Tuesday Links: Mascherano, Diarra Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:52AM North America + The Vancouver Whitecaps will pick first in January’s Major League Soccer SuperDraft. + Some Canadian Guys: Canada friendlies — who gets the call? + The Yorkies: Arabe Unido v Toronto FC — “Panama! Pana-maha” + The View [...]
Superglue tactic Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:23AMHow do you go about un-gluing a protester?
Book Review: This Day In Music by Neil Cossar Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:16AMWhen it comes to the history of anything, the story is built from individual slices. To the dismay of many students, almost every one of those slices is tied to a particular date. While memorizing dates isn't the aim or purpose of history, assembling those slices allows us to assess their significance ...
Hartlepool v Wigan Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:15AMPreview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's second-round tie between Hartlepool and Wigan in the Carling Cup
'RBS protesters should foot bill' Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:33AMThe cost of policing protests at the RBS headquarters in Edinburgh should be recovered from protesters, a councillor says.
Torrance wades into Ryder Cup debate Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:12AMIt is no secret that European captain Colin Montgomerie has arguably the hardest wildcard decision to have been made by a Ryder Cup skipper.
Superglue tactics Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:40PMWhy ultra-sticky adhesive is used by protesters
Preview - The Great Climb Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 9:04PMA preview of The Great Climb on BBC Two Scotland from 1335 BST and the BBC HD channel from 1700 BST on Saturday 28 August.
(From left) Noni Rose, Scott and Msamati Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:55PMSHE’S warm, kind-hearted, sensible and wise. Just like Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple or Jessica Fletcher from the 1980s TV series, Murder She Wrote, she possesses a keen sense for detective work and a knack for solving mysteries.
Sam: I’d pick Pádraig, Rose, Casey Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:51PMFORMER Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance says Pádraig Harrington, Justin Rose and Paul Casey would be his wildcard picks to face the USA.
Shortlist for Fringe stunt prize Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:39PMThree contenders are shortlisted for the best publicity stunt at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Revolution remembered Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:34PMThe Church of Scotland 450 years on since its birth
Have Your Say Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:24PMComedian Tim Vine has won a prize for the funniest joke of this year's Edinburgh Fringe. His winning one-liner was: "I've just been on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday. I'll tell you what, never again."
Edinburgh gears up for Edinburgh Interactive this week Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:12PMTwo days of free games coming mid-week
Cutting edge: radical arts funding Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:09PMLast week at the Edinburgh Festival the associate director of the National Theatre of Scotland addressed young directors on the Fringe in a speech calling for new and experimental ways of presenting plays in new spaces. "There is an opportunity from the cuts to revolutionise what theatre is," he said.
Smith urges clubs to warn cheats Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:34PMGordon Smith, former chief executive of the Scottish Football Association, urges clubs to take a firmer stance against players who cheat.
Scotland Women must beat Denmark for World Cup spot Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:28PMWorld Cup Scotland beat Greece 4-1 in Dumbarton to set up a World Cup qualifying decider with Denmark on Wednesday, reports BBC Sport . The Scots must overcome the group leaders in Vejle to progress to their first-ever major championship finals. Denmark are unbeaten in the qualifying section and were 1-0 winners on their visit to Scotland in June. Next year's World Cup finals are in Germany and ...
Museums Just Letting $50 million Van Goghs Walk Out The Door Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:40PMA $50 million Van Gogh vanished from the Khalil Museum in Cairo on Saturday. Well, it didn't magically disappear--it was helped out of the building by thieves and the fact that only 7 of the museum's 43 security cams were functioning at the time. That's bad enough, but it's not the first time this year that valuable art has fallen prey to thieves working in tandem with lax security. When several ...
Rockin' with the Pipers Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 8:23AMMark Concannon's most-anticipated summer concert wasn't at the Bradley Center or Marcus Amphitheater.