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The MP's resignation letter couldn't disguise his disenchantment with Ed Miliband

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Around 700,000 people have watched the Rolling Stones Glastonbury set since it was shown on Saturday night, according to BBC figures.

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones

Glastonbury 2013 - Gimme gas and air: Woman gives birth after Rolling Stones' headline gig

The main event at Glastonbury 2013 may have been the Rolling Stones, but one couple welcomed a far more important guest to Worthy Farm in Somerset when their baby was born unexpectedly soon after Saturday night’s headline gig.

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Dad-rockers’ Rolling Stones debut makes Glastonbury a family affair

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Your kids would rather be on a Thomas Cook holiday, not observing you skanking

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As the rain started pouring on the first day of Glastonbury 2013, we take a look at some of the muddiest moments from the festival to date.

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Crime at Glastonbury Festival down 30% police say (but it is only day one)

Crime at the Glastonbury festival is down 30 per cent from the last time the event was held, police said today.

A man jumps over a fire that has been lit inside the stone circle as people gather for sunset at Glastonbury Festival
Liam Gallagher performs with Beady Eye in New York

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Liam Gallagher has fuelled rumours that his band Beady Eye will play a secret gig at Glastonbury this weekend.

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Glastonbury, Worthy Farm

Glastonbury 2013: Festival-goers to get online with the help a tractor

Festival goers at Glastonbury will be given help keeping in touch - thanks to an unlikely piece of farm equipment.

Bon Jovi performing at the Isle of Wight festival

Isle of Wight Festival 2013: Sun shone on Bon Jovi despite forecasts of a wash-out

The sun kept shining on revellers as they enjoyed the final day of the Isle of Wight Festival, headlined by Bon Jovi.

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The CIA whistleblower struck a blow for us all, but his 1970s predecessor showed how to win
'A man walks into a bar': Comedian Seann Walsh on the dangers of mixing alcohol and stand-up

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Comedy and booze go together, says Walsh. The trouble is stopping at just the one. So when do the hangovers stop being funny?
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Edinburgh to Hollywood: 10 comedic talents blowing up big

Hugh Montgomery profiles the faces to watch, from the sitcom star to the surrealist
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Comedian Tig Notaro: 'Hello. I have cancer'

When Notaro discovered she had a tumour she decided the show must go on
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Our chef made his name cooking eggs, but he’s never stopped looking for new ways to serve them
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The Last Word: Luis Suarez and Gareth Bale's art of manipulation

The Last Word: Luis Suarez and Gareth Bale's art of manipulation

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