Chart show to only count downloads

3:13pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

Radio chart show Hit40UK announced that it is ditching CD sales and will only reflect downloads from this Sunday.

Countdown Carol's naughty home name

3:13pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

Former Countdown star Carol Vorderman wants to name her new home after a risque anagram, her agent said.

Shaw accused 'just wanted to help'

3:12pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

A pensioner accused of harassing television actor Martin Shaw insisted she had been trying to help the star.

Poirot actor given freedom of city

3:12pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

Poirot actor David Suchet has been given freedom of the City of London.

Swayze: Cancer put me through hell

3:12pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

Patrick Swayze said his year-long battle with pancreatic cancer put him "through hell" while he pushed ahead on his new cable TV series.

Mel B scared of going solo in Vegas

3:12pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

Mel B says she is "scared" at the prospect of performing a solo show in Las Vegas.

Jessica and Ray hot tips to win DOI

3:12pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

Jessica Taylor and Ray Quinn have been tipped for success by their Dancing On Ice co-stars.

Price on trial over speeding charge

3:12pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

Glamour model Katie Price is due to go on trial for an alleged speeding offence.

Celebrities on suspended Ross show

3:12pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

Stephen Fry and Lee Evans will appear on Jonathan Ross's Friday night chat show when it returns this month, the BBC has confirmed.

Ben Adams escapes BB eviction vote

3:12pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

Celebrity Big Brother housemates chose to save ex-boy band singer Ben Adams from the public vote.