IPhone 3GS Wont Start

So.... I live in England, I recently visit Ireland where I turned on my iPhone. It wouldnt connect to a mobile network whilst I was in Ireland and even showed a message saying, IMEI not recognised.
So, I get back to England tuen on my phone and it wont connect (im on Orange).... I plugged it into my laptop and did a restore and it then brought up message saying there is a problem with your iPhone, please contact Apple.... So... Contact apple, they want £50 to look at it... So I go to Orange, they say its an Apple issue....
My iPhone is a 32GB 3GS, 18 months old, my contract is 2 years...
Any ideas on what has happened... or is there anyone who has experienced this too ?
Thanks in advance
Matty

Hi harash,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
If your iPhone is not starting up past the Apple logo, please follow the troubleshooting steps located in the attached article.
iOS: Not responding or does not turn on - Apple Support
Cheers,
Joe

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