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Dispatches motor insurance investigation uncovers uncomfortable truth

Dispatches motor insurance investigation uncovers uncomfortable truth

Over the past four years annual car insurance premiums have risen 90% to an average £840. The insurance companies say fraudulent personal injury claims are to blame.

BBC Sport launches mobile app

BBC Sport has launched a mobile application for iPhone and iPod touch devices in the UK. The free app brings together BBC Sport’s expert coverage to deliver news, live scores, stats, commentary and analysis on-the-go.

HAIM are winners of the BBC Sound of 2013

HAIM are winners of the BBC Sound of 2013

Californian pop band HAIM have been named as the winners of the BBC Sound of 2013 list of the most exciting new musical talent for the coming year.

New album from Ra Ra Riot

New album from Ra Ra Riot

Ra Ra Riot have announced the release date for their third album, Beta Love, as March 18th for the UK on Barsuk Records.

Antiques Roadshow to launch smartphone companion app

Antiques Roadshow to launch smartphone companion app

Following the success of the Antiques Roadshow's Red Button play-along game, the BBC is launching its first ever live, synchronous smartphone app.

Experience the Trilogy with New Zealand's must see attraction pass

Experience the Trilogy with New Zealand's must see attraction pass

With Peter Jackson's latest trilogy hitting UK cinema screens, New Zealand's stunning natural landscapes are once again taking centre stage for movie-goers around the world.

De-clutter your home with a Cocktail X10

De-clutter your home with a Cocktail X10

The new year is a great time to think about de-cluttering your home – and that includes all those CDs gathering dust on your shelves or in the cupboard. So if you’re looking for a simple way to rediscover your music collection and free up space into the bargain then the neat little Cocktail Audio X10 could be the answer.

Living Apart Together: Charles Gormley classic restored

Living Apart Together: Charles Gormley classic restored

Long lost for years and in danger of disappearing forever this debut directorial feature and charming 80s Scottish comedy from Charles Gormley (Heavenly Pursuits - also available from Park Circus) has undergone an incredibly detailed digital restoration thanks to funding support from Creative Scotland, Channel 4/Film4 and Park Circus.

Tongue Fu in association with Get Involved presents: Tongue Fu

Continuing its reputation for hosting some of the finest talent in spoken word, Tongue Fu kicks off 2013 with performances from veteran comedian and performance poet John Hegley, whose surrealist deadpan take of the dark, the daft and the wonderful have positioned him as one of the nation's favourites.

15 trends for the New Year

15 trends for the New Year

What will you eat, drink, buy and read about in 2013? Here are the things you’ll be talking about in the year ahead.

Artistic pioneers weekend at The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne

Artistic pioneers weekend at The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne

Britain’s only five-star seaside property, The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne, will host a “Pioneers at The Grand” weekend from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 February 2013 celebrating the lives of trailblazing photographers, artists and inspirational figures.

MPme launches the iPhone version of its curated radio app

MPme has announced the immediate availability of the iPhone version of its award-winning mobile music app.

Rizzle Kicks announced as next act for ‘BT Infinity Presents’ gigs

Rizzle Kicks announced as next act for ‘BT Infinity Presents’ gigs

Rizzle Kicks has been announced as the latest act to perform live in HD on the ‘BT Infinity Presents’ interactive YouTube channel youtube.com/btinfinitypresents, on 15th January 2013 at 8pm.

TV winning gymnasts set to entertain once again

TV winning gymnasts set to entertain once again

The winners of the ITV1 talent show Let's Get Gold, Acropolis, are getting ready to entertain again after reversing their decision to retire from the sport.

Ragley to star in special Christmas BBC 1 Countryfile episode

Ragley to star in special Christmas BBC 1 Countryfile episode

Ragley, Warwickshire’s most stunning stately home, is set to star in the BBC1 Countryfile Christmas special which will air on Sunday 23 December to over 8 million viewers.