The Arctic Monkeys were the big winners at this year's Brit Awards ceremony in London, scooping awards for best British group and best British album.

Singer-songwriter James Morrison won best British male, while soul star Amy Winehouse took best British female.

The Killers won both best international group and best international album. The Las Vegas rock band triumphed over Gnarls Barkley and the Scissor Sisters in both categories.
The Killers and the Arctic Monkeys were the only acts to pick up more than one award.

In a surprise choice, Scottish indie group The Fratellis were named best British breakthrough act - voted for by BBC Radio 1 listeners.

Muse won best British live act, voted for by BBC Radio 2 listeners - the second time they have won the award.

Take That beat off competition from nominated singles by Snow Patrol, Will Young, Razorlight and The Feeling. It was the reformed boy band's first Brit Award since 1996.

Oasis were honoured with an award for outstanding contribution to music.