You’re definitely cheating on your girlfriend (or boyfriend) if you get drunk at a party and snog an old flame, but what if you betray their trust by watching the latest House of Cards on Netflix without them?

You’re definitely cheating on your girlfriend (or boyfriend) if you get drunk at a party and snog an old flame, but what if you betray their trust by watching the latest House of Cards on Netflix without them?

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Far-right leader Marine Le Pen injures back falling into pool

The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has broken a bone in her lower spine by falling into an empty swimming pool at her mansion near Paris.

'Britain's Got Talent' began last night with Simon Cowell as a judge

Britain’s Got Talent tops Saturday ratings beating Eurovision

Britain’s Got Talent beat the Eurovision Song Contest in last night’s TV ratings battle, according to early data.

Falling fuel and beer prices herald rare inflation drop

Easing pain for motorists at the petrol pump and Chancellor George Osborne's Budget beer duty largesse should this week herald the first fall in inflation since last September.

Nick Compton is bowled by Neil Wagner

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Adieu: After 13 years at Plymouth, working without pay and fighting cancer, Romain Larrieu has been sacked
Star turn: Fox at NBC’s presentation

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The actor's battle against degenerative disease has been turned into a show

What sounded like gunshots are thought to have been fired near two of the film festival judges

Christoph Waltz among stars rushed to safety as man with gun and grenade opens fire in Cannes

Assailant reportedly threatened to blow up studio

Shane in 1979 as Ted Bovis in 'Hi-de-Hi'; he relished the role of the comedian and shyster

Paul Shane: Actor who mined a seam of comedy nostalgia in 'Hi-De-Hi!' and 'Oh Mr Beeching!'

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Automated call centre fury could be a thing of the past.

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Jaffa Cake

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While in the house he helped himself to Jaffa Cakes and a pasta meal before making off with three televisions and other valuables

Actor Paul Shane

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The Hi-de-Hi! actor Paul Shane died today at the age of 72 following a short illness, his agent said.

The rise and fall of 'Kai', New Jersey's Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker

Police are eager to speak with an internet celebrity in relation to the murder of a New Jersey lawyer.

Nokia Lumia 925 hands-on: A slimmer update with a beautiful new screen

You’ve seen the reports of Nokia’s new flagship phone. But how does it feel in the flesh? David Phelan goes hands-on…

TalkTalk shows it's a big noise in internet TV

TalkTalk today showed Britons are embracing internet-connected TV in their droves as the telecoms provider is signing up 12,000 customers a week, a rate that looks more than a match for rival BT.

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Jason Isaacs: Groupies, theatre bores and James Bond

To millions, Jason Isaacs is one of Harry Potter's arch enemies – but his wife prefers him as a Scottish TV detective.
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If you ignore cutlets and ribs, you'll risk missing out on some delicious and easy meals, says our chef.
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From getting fit for the beach to recreating that Olympic buzz
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Legend of James Hunt has set Hollywood hearts racing

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Macklemore: 'I don't have moderation'

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Don't be shy: Bill Granger's Sri Lankan recipes

Don't be shy: Bill Granger's Sri Lankan recipes

Sri Lankan cuisine is light, sunny, wonderfully spiced – and so easy to cook from scratch. Just as soon as you've broken into the coconut, that is.
Sir James Dyson’s latest project: Cleaning up hospitals

Sir James Dyson’s latest project: Cleaning up hospitals

Doctors are hailing the revamp of a Bath neonatal unit, where babies sleep more and feed better, as the model for patient care
One man returns to Argentina's town that drowned

One man returns to Argentina's town that drowned

Epecuen was submerged under 10 metres of water in 1985. Now the floods have gone – and 83-year-old Pablo Novak has moved back in
The real thing? Historian publishes Coca Cola's 'secret formula'

The real thing?

Historian publishes Coca Cola's 'secret formula'
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Gordon Ramsay's worst nightmare: A restaurant he cannot save

The pugnacious chef finally met a shambolic restaurant he couldn't save. John Walsh on when TV makover refuseniks fight back
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Braising saddles: How to cook horse meat

Did the recent furore scupper sales of horse meat? Neigh, far from it! Will Coldwell hoofs it to the kitchen.
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Why bitters are back on the bar

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