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  • Penguin ebook sales ‘double’ in 2011

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    Sales of ebooks at Penguin have doubled according to a trading report issued by parent Pearson Plc and covering the first three months of 2011.

  • Apple’s iBooks joins the Royal Wedding hype

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    iPad owners looking to share some of the Royal Wedding experience can download a free copy the official Royal Wedding programme. The programme contains the full Order of Service as well as a “never before seen” photo of Prince William and Catherine Middleton as well as their official Coats of Arms.

  • iPad 2 – review

    iPad 2 – review

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    We’ve been playing with Apple’s updated iPad tablet for a week and we’re still impressed how much lighter and thinner it feels and looks, even though the real-world weight reduction is actually pretty small at 80-120 grams depending on model.

  • The Doctor and Sherlock compete at this year's TV BAFTAs

    The Doctor and Sherlock compete at this year's TV BAFTAs

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    ]The BBC has been nominated for the largest number of accolades in this year’s Philips British Academy Television Awards with BBC One alone nominated 24 times. In total the corporation has received 51 nominations, more than all rivals combined.

  • Pharoah and Graham bring angels to ITV

    Pharoah and Graham bring angels to ITV

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    Production has started on a new six-part ITV drama from Ashley Pharoah and Matthew Graham, the writers of Life on Mars, Ashes to Ashes and creators of the widely-panned archeology series Bonekickers.

  • Brighton announces month of festivals

    Brighton announces month of festivals

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    Sunny Brighton is playing host to four festivals next month, offering visitors to the popular seaside destination a chance to enjoy an eclectic range of art, theatre, music, dance and debate.