The Telegraph — As One Direction are rumoured to be splitting, we remember famous farewells that didn't last more info

The Telegraph — As One Direction announce a hiatus, we remember the bands - from The Beatles to Bucks Fizz - who split up in unforgettable fashion more info

The Telegraph — As a One Direction hiatus looms on the horizon, we chart the highs and lows of the X Factor's most successful creation more info

TMZ — One Direction is no more, at least for now.  The guys are putting the group in ice so they can each do their own thing. They're calling it an extended hiatus, but we've heard that song before.  It's a way to keep the door open just in case… more info

The Daily Mail — Five Brit Awards, over 3 billion YouTube views, 50 million records sold worldwide and an estimated $130million fortune later, and it looks like the beginning of the end for the Brit boyband. more info

The Daily Mail — One Direction are splitting up... at least for a year. A source told The Sun newspaper: 'The guys have been together for five years, which is an incredible run for any boyband. more info

E! Online — Directioners, prepare yourselves for more than a few changes! E! News can confirm One Direction will embark on an extended hiatus starting in March. "They are taking a... more info

Time — A source tells PEOPLE the band is going in four directions — at least temporarily more info

Perez Hilton — One Direction fans are going to lose their minds!! In a not so surprising turn of events, a source close to the band says 1D will go on hiatus come March and there will be no world tour despite the recent release of their fifth album. While the insid... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Boy band reportedly won't tour their fifth album... more info