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© David Shankbone Lorry driver charged after fatal smash
07/06/2014 … More details of the injuries Tracy Morgan sustained in the car crash that also killed fellow comic Jimmy Mack have been revealed.
07/06/2014 … Organisers of Scotland's T In The Park festival have responded to criticisms that the comedy line-up they unveiled yesterday featured no female acts.
No female comics for T In The Park
06/06/2014 … Another outdoor festival has announced a comedy line-up with no women to be seen.
06/06/2014 … Britain's Got Talent comic Jack Carroll and stand-up Aisling Bea have joined the cast of Sky1's sitcom Trollied.
Stand-up specials for Scotland's big summer
06/06/2014 … Kevin Bridges is to front three stand-up specials for BBC One based around the Scottish Referendum and the Commonwealth Games.
06/06/2014 … • Russell Brand has defended Justin Bieber after old footage of the star cracking a racist joke emerged.
Part of musical spectacular for Commonwealth Games
05/06/2014 … Bill Bailey and Fred MacAulay are to take part in a 'spectacular' televised concert from Edinburgh Castle next month.
London showcase for top Edinburgh acts
05/06/2014 … The line-up for Chortle's Fast Fringe showcase in London is announced today, as the Edinburgh Fringe programme is also launched.
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