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May 11, 2008

Sunday Times in apology to Steve Coogan’s ex

By paulmcnally

The Sunday Times has issued an apology to Anna Cole, the ex-girlfriend of comedian Steve Coogan.

“An interview with Steve Coogan was illustrated with a photograph of Mr Coogan taken in 2004 with Anna Cole – who was described as his “then girlfriend” – and her children. In fact, the relationship ended in 1996,” the paper said.

“We apologise for any distress caused by the error and by invading the privacy of Ms Cole and her children in publishing the photograph and information about the schooling of Mr Coogan’s daughter.”

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