Duffy Tops UK Charts

A Welsh newcomer has shot straight to the top of the singles chart with her debut single.

Soul singer-songwriter Duffy fended off the likes of Nickelback, who held onto number two and Swedish DJ Basshunter, who dropped to number three.

Meanwhile, David Jordan's Sun Goes Down climbed one place to number four, followed by Adele in five and Rihanna in sixth.

In the album chart, Jack Johnson's Sleep Through The Static held onto the top spot for a second week, followed by All The Right Reasons by Nickleback.

Number three saw a new entry from Michael Jackson with Thriller 25, while Adele's debut dropped two places to number four.

Morrissey's Greatest Hits album debuted at number five, followed by Michael Buble at number six, Amy MacDonald at number seven, Scouting for Girls at number eight, and albums from Mika and One Night Only rounding up the top ten.