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At the height of his fame Boy George was described as one of the world's most recognisable faces, but how many people recognised the picture painted of him in court?

The credit crunch has forced many people to tighten their belts as the banks have tightened credits.

The most powerful man in the English football industry, FA chairman Lord Triesman calls for financial reform to ensure the sport's future.

A nightclub defends its admission policy after a clubber claims he was refused entry because of his tattoos.

Drinkers gather for Wales' largest real ale festival, with the emphasis on locally-brewed beers and ciders.

Princess Diana's former butler Paul Burrell "obviously" lied at the inquest into her death, the coroner says.

A look at what is making the headlines in Monday's morning newspapers.

US rocker Scott Weiland pleads not guilty to driving under the influence of drugs in November 2007.

The Vatican issues new guidelines which will make the process of verifying saints more rigorous.

US actor Brad Renfro, who appeared in films including The Client, Sleepers and Bully, is found dead aged 25.

As a report finds a disproportionate number of US homeless people are military veterans, the BBC speaks to one who has escaped the streets.

Cameron Douglas, 28, the son of actor Michael, is to stand trial on cocaine possession charges in the US.

Owais Shah top scores with 82 as England beat Sri Lanka by 65 runs to level the one-day series at 1-1.

Kent win the Twenty20 Cup after beating Gloucestershire in the final at Edgbaston.

England slump to 169-7 after a truncated opening day of the second Test with India.

Four Kenyan women set to tell stories about undergoing illegal abortion, pullout of a forum after threats from anti-abortionists.

A woman who founded a cancer charity in memory of her daughter becomes an MBE.

Actor Rip Torn is arrested in New York on a drink-driving charge after being involved in a car accident.

National captain Musa Otieno says the Kenya Football Federation is responsible for the country's looming ban from the international game.

Mel Gibson says his anti-Semitic outburst may have stemmed from criticism of The Passion of the Christ.

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