The band - fronted by Ian Brown - have never played at the Isle of Wight Festival before.

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Ian Brown, research fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute, said the Internet in some European countries, including the United Kingdom, was also filtered.

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Normally Robbie Williams' presence would gladden the heart, but his single nomination this year due to an eligibility hiccup means he'll have to sit there with a gracious smile on his face while Bowie, Van Morrison, Ian Brown, Tom Jones and Sting gamely slug it out for Best Solo artist - tired heavyweights to a man.

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James Ormond was named Man of the Match after his four-wicket burst with the new ball, and Ian Ward and Alistair Brown then saw Surrey to the brink of victory with an opening stand of 100.

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Author Ian McEwan and former prime minister Gordon Brown will be among the names appearing at this year's Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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Wales have recalled winger Mark Jones and lock Ian Gough while Australia have brought in Richard Brown, Phil Waugh, Mark Chisholm, Luke Burgess and Ryan Cross for their final 2008 Test.

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Ian Flanagan survived for an hour and a half for 38 before Brown won an lbw decision, but no-one else reached 20 as the lower order fell away.

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"Ian's work rate is phenomenal, " said Launceston head coach Chris Brown.

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