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Snow Patrol were the big winners in Ireland’s top music honours, the Meteor Awards, picking up accolades for best Irish…
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WMC profits up amid bid criticism
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New York rockers top talent poll
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Robotic pods take on car design
A new breed of wearable robotic vehicles that envelop drivers are being developed by Japanese car giant Toyota. The company’s…
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McClaren targets Champions League
Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren believes his side can clinch a top-four spot in the Premiership and secure qualification for the…
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