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17/10/2007
Surprise Booker Winner Announced
The surprise 2007 Man Booker prize winner is Dublin author, Anne Enright.
Her novel, The Gathering, beat competition from five other writers, including previous winner Ian McEwan, author of the epic novel, Atonement.
Irish Arts Minister Seamus Brennan said the award was a testament to Enright’s talent as a writer and maturity as a creative artist.
"She has fused tragedy with humour to deliver a novel that is compelling and at times haunting. Ireland can be truly proud of her success against such a prestigious and internationally recognised shortlist of other competing writers."
Thought to be an outsider in the 'betting' for the award, Ms Enright is actually the second Irish writer in three years to win the £50,000 award, which guarantees increased sales and recognition.
(BMcC)
Her novel, The Gathering, beat competition from five other writers, including previous winner Ian McEwan, author of the epic novel, Atonement.
Irish Arts Minister Seamus Brennan said the award was a testament to Enright’s talent as a writer and maturity as a creative artist.
"She has fused tragedy with humour to deliver a novel that is compelling and at times haunting. Ireland can be truly proud of her success against such a prestigious and internationally recognised shortlist of other competing writers."
Thought to be an outsider in the 'betting' for the award, Ms Enright is actually the second Irish writer in three years to win the £50,000 award, which guarantees increased sales and recognition.
(BMcC)
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25 April 2007
World Cup winner Alan Ball dies
England World Cup winner Alan Ball has died at the age of 61. The former Blackpool, Everton, Arsenal and Southampton player collapsed outside his home in Hampshire as he tackled a bonfire. Ball was the youngest member of England's World Cup-winning squad in 1966. He went on to win 72 caps for his country.
World Cup winner Alan Ball dies
England World Cup winner Alan Ball has died at the age of 61. The former Blackpool, Everton, Arsenal and Southampton player collapsed outside his home in Hampshire as he tackled a bonfire. Ball was the youngest member of England's World Cup-winning squad in 1966. He went on to win 72 caps for his country.
14 November 2007
Langham's Jail Sentence Reduced
Actor Chris Langham is to be freed from jail after he won a four-month reduction from his 10-month jail sentence at the Court of Appeal in London. The 58-year-old Bafta-award winner is expected to be freed from Elmley prison in Kent today.
Langham's Jail Sentence Reduced
Actor Chris Langham is to be freed from jail after he won a four-month reduction from his 10-month jail sentence at the Court of Appeal in London. The 58-year-old Bafta-award winner is expected to be freed from Elmley prison in Kent today.
29 April 2005
Child murder novel shortlisted for prize
A novel inspired by the murder of toddler James Bulger has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal for children’s literature. ‘Looking for JJ’, by Anne Cassidy tells the story of a ten-year-old girl who is jailed after murdering another child.
Child murder novel shortlisted for prize
A novel inspired by the murder of toddler James Bulger has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal for children’s literature. ‘Looking for JJ’, by Anne Cassidy tells the story of a ten-year-old girl who is jailed after murdering another child.
07 January 2010
Teen Lotto Winner Found Dead
A man who scooped £2m of lottery winnings aged 17 has been found dead at his Scottish home. Police have now launched an investigation into Stuart Donnelly's death. His body was discovered in Castle Douglas, in Dumfries and Galloway yesterday. The 29-year-old came to prominence in 1997 after sharing a £25m lottery jackpot.
Teen Lotto Winner Found Dead
A man who scooped £2m of lottery winnings aged 17 has been found dead at his Scottish home. Police have now launched an investigation into Stuart Donnelly's death. His body was discovered in Castle Douglas, in Dumfries and Galloway yesterday. The 29-year-old came to prominence in 1997 after sharing a £25m lottery jackpot.
26 March 2008
Time Running Out For Devon Lottery Winner
Time is running out for the holder of a winning lottery ticket worth nearly £7 million. The holder of the ticket, which won over £6.9 million on the EuroMillions Lottery on September 28 last year, only has until 5:30pm on Wednesday to claim their winnings, before they are donated into the lottery's Good Causes fund.
Time Running Out For Devon Lottery Winner
Time is running out for the holder of a winning lottery ticket worth nearly £7 million. The holder of the ticket, which won over £6.9 million on the EuroMillions Lottery on September 28 last year, only has until 5:30pm on Wednesday to claim their winnings, before they are donated into the lottery's Good Causes fund.
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