UK fails in Euro bid

Malmo: Despite its best efforts the UK, with its entry in last night's Eurovision Song Contest, Bonnie Tyler and 'Believe in Me', receiving 23 points, once again failed in its bid to come in last. The disappointing result means that the UK will have to compete in next year's event.

Malmo's Eurovision audience watches Bonnie Tyler last night

"Believe in Me" was up against tough competition for the last spot, which was eventually claimed by Ireland's entry - a ditty where, in spite of the sudden and catastophic end to our planet, "Love will Survive".