As Girls Aloud announce they are splitting up for good, we take a look at the solo careers of Sarah, Nadine, Nicola, Cheryl and Kimberley (yes, they exist)

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Ex-Girls Aloud member Kimberley Walsh

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Girls Aloud, Calvin Harris, The Wanted and Pink, Jingle Bell Ball, O2 Arena, London

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Fern Britton waltzes off Strictly 'party'

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In 2010, Michael Parkinson sounded off about the state of the modern chat show. "The trouble with the talk show is everyone fancies their chances," he told The Daily Telegraph. "Even those on the extreme fringes of the ever-expanding world of modern celebrity reckon it's a doddle."

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Strictly star Kimberley Walsh having treatment for knee injury

Kimberley Walsh is undergoing physio to get her in shape for this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing after damaging her knee.

Girls Aloud star hails Strictly Come Dancing 'bum lift'

Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh has revealed that competing on Strictly Come Dancing has given her a "bum lift".

Something New: Girls Aloud unveil comeback track

Girls Aloud unveiled their comeback track today as they premiered the dance tune online.

Cheryl, The 02, London

On paper, a Cheryl arena gig should be a corker – she’s a former Girl Aloud, for goodness’ sake, and the only one who’s made a solo career fly. In practice, unless you’re obsessed or eight years old, it’s a strangely flat experience.

Team GB's medal success has won over the Olympics sceptics, according to a new survey

London 2012: Survey shows Games has boosted national pride

Britain's national pride has soared thanks to Team GB's success in the medals table, according to new research.

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