The week's 20 biggest news stories (8 January)

Arctic Monkeys are reported to have ruined a New Year's Eve countdown at a festival in Australia, after they left the stage at 11.58pm on December 31. The band were supposed to welcome in the new year at Falls Festival in Lorne, Victoria, but had not been informed of their significant role.

• Photo: Dean Chalkley/NME
• Added: Jan 6, 2012

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