Beatles Guitar Sells At Auction For £269,000

A guitar played by Beatles pair John Lennon and George Harrison has been sold for $408,000 (£269,000) at a New York auction.

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David Beckham's Tearful Farewell In Paris

A tearful David Beckham has received a standing ovation as he left the pitch in what appeared to be his final game as a professional footballer.

Sir Mervyn King Criticises Help To Buy Scheme

The outgoing governor of the Bank of England has warned that George Osborne's plan to boost the housing market is "too close for comfort" to the US mortgage guarantee schemes that triggered the financial crisis.

Sir Roger Carr In Lead to Become BAE Chair

Sir Roger Carr, the President of the CBI, has emerged as the leading candidate to chair defence contractor BAE Systems.

Teachers Vote Against Gove's School Reforms

Michael Gove faced a hostile reception from headteachers hours after they passed a landmark vote of no confidence in the Government's school reforms.

Tory Peer Denies Calling Activists 'Loons'

The co-chairman of the Conservative Party has denied calling grassroots activists "mad swivel-eyed loons".

Jury's Still Out On Electronic Cigarettes

A way to stop smoking, or an encouragement to start?

Baby Preparation 'Costs Parents £1,800'

With 10 weeks to go until the royal baby arrives, Sky News have looked into how much it costs to prepare for a "normal" child.

Eurovision: Can Tyler Beat Favourites Denmark?

To have a chance of winning this year's Eurovision Song Contest, British hope Bonnie Tyler will have to outperfom the hot favourites from Denmark.

British Girl Drowns In Pool At Egyptian Resort

The grandmother of a British girl who drowned in a swimming pool in Egypt has questioned why lifeguards were not on hand to save her life.