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I couldn't believe my eyes when I spotted a neon pink dog walking along a road with its owner near my house this weekend. I did a double take – then later heard via Twitter that the pink pooch had been spotted elsewhere in the capital. There are a number of non-toxic doggy dyes available online, but I can't believe any canine enjoys being painted. Plus, the only purpose it serves is as a statement about the owner (that they're a cruel wally).

Kidman sparkles and Efron comes of age, but they can't save this jumpy crime drama

Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland slashed his sales targets for the high street retailer today as he unveiled its first fall in profits in three years.

Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland is set to come under increased pressure from investors tomorrow as the retail chain unveils its first fall in annual profits for three years.

Atwell will soon be a $10m-a-movie star, says director Junger

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Crispian Mills, the lead singer of Kula Shaker, can thank a bit of Harry Potter magic for getting him into films, which has culminated in his directing a "semi-comedy" starring Simon Pegg.

If you're heading down Mexico way, Mel, make sure you've got a return ticket

Survey links narrow range of inspirational figures to stereotypical career ambitions

Blake Harrison gained notoriety as Neil in 'The Inbetweeners'. But his new West End role will stop him being typecast as a dimwit, he tells Matt Trueman

David Fincher delivers an atmospheric but slightly unnecessary (after the 2009 Swedish version) adaptation of Stieg Larsson's thriller.

ITV’s Fred West dramatisation has picked up the most nominations for this year’s television Baftas, with its star Dominic West going head to head with Sherlock’s Benedict Cumberbatch to be crowned leading actor.

Armando Iannucci's decision to transfer his profanity-laden satirical style to a US audience more used to sentimental White House dramas has been largely hailed as a success. Veep, the new series from the Oscar-nominated creator of The Thick of It and In The Loop, pulls back the curtain on the office of the US Vice-President.