A family holiday on a narrow boat offers up some challenges but all is forgiven with the introduction of gorgeous countryside and a more relaxed pace of life, writes Danielle Murray.

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Graham Reid talks with the shouty voice out front of Crass, the most politically-fuelled band of Britain's punk era.

Britain-based Anna Hansen's star is on the rise, with a new cookbook out and plans for a new London cafe.

Lady Gaga claims during her Monster Ball world tour, she "went bankrupt".

British rockers New Order held a seance to contact the spirit of their late bandmate Ian Curtis in the hope he could tell them where to locate their stolen equipment.

Amy Winehouse has been told to quit drinking or die.

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Travelling at a leisurely pace on a boat means there's more time to take in the sights.

Actress Jane Seymour says she's sorry for gossiping about the break-up of Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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British Prime Minister David Cameron is urging Barack Obama to back a concerted attempt to end the stalemate in Libya.

A woman has come forward and made two bizarre creditors' claims against late singer Michael Jackson's estate.

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The 12-hour global telethon to raise money for earthquake-hit Christchurch has now collected more than $1 million.