The Independent’s Simon Calder explains why Heathrow airport was so badly affected by the severe weather on Sunday.

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VIDEO: Heathrow flights hit by weather

The government’s proposed benefits cap will “break up families” Liberal Democrat deputy leader Simon Hughes warns ministers.

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Hughes warning over benefits cap

A decade on and 9/11 is not old news and nor should it be, says Simon Schama.

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Past, present and future

The first victor of the US version of The X Factor is crowned, winning a $5m contract with Simon Cowell’s record label.

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US X Factor crowns first winner

The comedian Simon Pegg and physicist Jim Al-Khalili help Brian Cox explain why atoms are so large and empty.

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VIDEO: Brian Cox: Why atoms are empty

The WHO-AM show of Simon Conway is a new obligatory stop on the campaign trail this year. Mr. Conway, while cutting and often brash, does not fit the conservative talk radio mold.

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In Iowa, Simon Conway Radio Show Draws G.O.P. Hopefuls

Simon Cowell told the Hollywood Reporter back in August that an audience of less than 20 million for the launch of his “X Factor” would be a flat-out “disappointment.” Turns out, “X Factor” — which Simon wants to displace his old program, “American Idol,” as the biggest show on TV — attracted 11.9 million viewers Wednesday night as it began its second week on the air. And a week earlier, Simon’s new singing-competition series averaged 12.5 million viewers. Read full article > >

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‘X Factor’ eclipsed by comedies

To what extent will former judge Simon Cowell still be involved?

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X Factor returns

Paralympian cyclist Simon Richardson is in a critical condition in hospital after he was hurt in an alleged hit-and-run incident on his adapted bike.

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Paralympic cyclist is ‘critical’

Duran Duran cancel the remaining dates on their UK tour after singer Simon Le Bon is told to rest his voice while his laryngeal problems are treated.

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Duran Duran cancel remaining tour

That didn’t last long: The American version of Simon Cowell’s new show, The X Factor, has fired judge Cheryl Cole after just weeks, apparently over concerns of her thick British accent and low U.S. profile. She’ll be replaced by Nicole Sherzinger, the…

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X Factor Fires Cheryl Cole

Viewers who’ve missed the love-hate chemistry between Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell that sparked “American Idol” for eight seasons can look forward to the duo’s reunion on “The X Factor” this fall.

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Paula Abdul joins ‘X Factor’

Andrew Harding talks to Simon Brooks, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Libya, about his aid mission to the port of Misrata.

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VIDEO: Bringing aid by boat to Misrata

Music mogul Simon Cowell breaks into the Sunday Times music rich list Top 10 for the first time, with an estimated fortune of £200m.

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‘Through to the next pound’ – Cowell soars up rich list

Britain’s Andy Murray takes on Frenchman Gilles Simon in the second round of the Madrid Open.

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Live text – Murray v Simon