Amy wins gong at music awards

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AMY Winehouse has won a songwriting “Oscar” – but arrived too late to pick up her gong.

The 24-year-old’s father Mitch had to go on stage to collect her Ivor Novello for Best Song Musically and Lyrically on his daughter’s behalf.

Judges of the prestigious Novello awarded her the title for her self-penned track Love Is A Losing Game.

Mitch told the audience: “I don’t know what I’m doing up here.

“Amy unfortunately couldn’t make it but she’s getting better and she sends you all her love.”

He thanked the singer’s manager, saying he should be awarded the “equivalent of the Victoria Cross”.

Winehouse did turn up when the ceremony was more than halfway over.

She said afterwards: “I’m fine. Really well.”