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Hundreds of councillors, six mayors and one MP will be elected in polls across England. from BBC News https…
Hundreds of councillors, six mayors and one MP will be elected in polls across England. from BBC News https…
The couple will spend their anniversary at a self-catering cottage after a day of official engagements. fro…
The results of the ballots will mould the national political mood, our political editor writes. from BBC Ne…
The government has made little progress in preparing the UK for rising temperatures, climate watchdog the CCC…
The Reform leader has previously said there are too many SEND diagnoses for children. from BBC News https:/…
The rap group said an extract of footage "taken out of context" is being "exploited and weapon…
Asylum seekers placed on the sex offenders register will be denied the right to stay in the UK. from BBC Ne…
The tax will be applied to manufacturers of milk-based drinks and dairy-based substitutes, under the plans. …
The TV and radio presenter says that over time the negative comments have upset him. from BBC News https://…
The Health Foundation argues that the NHS was "in distress" this winter with A&E waiting times …
Suspects who are accused of robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in October 2016 stand trial in Paris. from B…
Voters pick Outkast and Cyndi Lauper for induction, but overlook Oasis, Mariah Carey and New Order. from BB…
Carla Denyer says the equalities watchdog's guidance puts trans people at risk of discrimination. from …
The actor, who was seen as a national heartthrob thanks to his roguish role, dies ages 88. from BBC News ht…
The leaders discussed the 'positive progress' made towards an end to the war in a meeting after the P…
"Slivers" of votes are set to decide the local elections - with the big parties likely to suffer. …
The DJ is concerned the rising cost of going to gigs or clubs will stop people being energised by music. fr…
It follows the UK Supreme Court's ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law. …
Viewers vote for their favourite in Friday's final out of the six stars left in the reality TV house. f…
Dame Andrea Jenkyns is standing as a candidate in the Greater Lincolnshire mayoral race. from BBC News http…
Supported housing for vulnerable or disabled people is in crisis, a letter to the prime minister says. from…
The star says he is 'reclaiming sexiness' after poor self-esteem led to an eating disorder. from BB…
Some of Sheena Gough's students travelled hundreds of miles for her classes in Edinburgh. from BBC News…
Secretary of State Hilary Benn hosted Tánaiste Simon Harris and Irish Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan. …
The McFly star says he is "so lucky and honoured" to have written the music and lyrics for the new …
The programme for the 2025 Proms season is unveiled, with a host of special guests... and Traitors. from BB…
Cricketer-turned-TV host Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff opens up about his car crash for the first time.…
Lib Dems say fines of up to £1,000 would tackle the "blight" of anti-social behaviour on public tra…
Bella Ramsey's Madame Tussauds wax figure will makes its debut later this year. from BBC News https://i…
The landmark Supreme Court ruling has changed the tone of the conversation, our political editor writes. fr…
Police chiefs will be able to automatically sack officers who fail background checks, under new measures. f…
Lords who inherited their titles share their mixed feelings about being ejected from the Upper Chamber. fro…
James Lee Williams' sister says the family only learned of the drag performer's drug problem after wa…
Data is due to be released by the year's end showing nationalities and crimes of those awaiting deportati…
The presenter is stepping down from the football show, but will still host World Cup and FA Cup coverage. f…
He is one of thousands to be accepted into a prestigious New York drama school. from BBC News https://ift.t…
The Music to Die For project is encouraging people to remember loved ones through music. from BBC News http…
The wrestler broke the record for most title wins by beating Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania. from BBC News htt…
Alexandra Johnson describes how she tackled boredom and channelled her grief in 2020. from BBC News https:/…
The next series of The Mangione Trial also drops this week, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is released. fr…
The toy, sold by Chinese company Pop Mart, has become the must-have fashion accessory. from BBC News https:…
Since Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Lana Del Rey have explored country. …
As series five begins, 2024 winner Alfie Watts shares his travel tips, experiences and bucket list. from BB…
The singer describes the troubled gestation of her third album, as she launches it on the West End. from BB…
Wrestling's main event is to stream live on Netflix for the first time - here's why it matters. fro…
The government has given the go-ahead for pubs and bars to stay open for two hours longer than usual. from …
Portraying some of the most famous people on the planet has its challenges, experts say. from BBC News http…
The festival returns for a second weekend in the Californian desert. Here's how to watch at home. from …
Earlier this year, King Charles III invited Donald Trump for an unprecedented second state visit. from BBC …
He bills the battle between Indian-flavoured pizzas and air conditioning as "chilli vs the chiller"…
People coming into Great Britain can no longer bring cured meats or cheese from the EU following an outbreak …
The Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress was found "unresponsive" at her New York City apartment in Feb…
Community members in the small town of Chelsea passed the books one-by-one to the bookstore's new locatio…
The Supreme Court is to issue its judgement on how a woman should be defined under the law. from BBC News h…
Former Conservative MP for Lichfield was the first to be evicted from Celebrity Big Brother on Friday. from…
Michelle Collins is making her Edinburgh debut as the Fringe looks to the future with a new leader. from BB…
The Oscar-winning actor's wife Betsy Arakawa died from a respiratory illness linked to infected rodents. …
New shows take inspiration from Banksy, football boss Marcelo Bielsa, and an eccentric aristocrat. from BBC…
The Trump administration's trade policy shakeup has caused global economic turmoil. from BBC News https…
The number of plays and musicals staged by the UK's main subsidised theatres is down by almost a third. …
The actress shows a softer side to Neil Young, and discusses his fears of being barred from the US. from BB…
The policing response was "entirely appropriate" given the violence and criminality, the report fou…
Warfare is also coming out, while new game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is released. from BBC News ht…
The Hollywood actor was formally warned by the show earlier this week over "offensive" language he …
Party leader Sir Ed Davey urges the foreign secretary to summon the Chinese ambassador for an explanation. …
Lord Hendy has apologised in full for the "error of judgement" and will reportedly accept the sanct…
MPs are having an emergency debate on the future of the UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel. …
The four-part series tells the story of Daniel Brennan, a deaf man on a journey of revenge. from BBC News h…
The story behind the Can’t Get Knafeh of It chocolate bar, which combines the flavours of chocolate, pistachi…
The Doctor Who star will appear in a new play which examines the rivalry between Marlowe and Shakespeare. f…
The cast of Alex Garland's film Warfare on how a tough bootcamp taught them to play a US army unit. fro…
The deal to unite the two Italian brands has an estimated value of $1.36bn (£1.06bn). from BBC News https:/…
There are local elections to 24 of England's 317 councils and mayoral authorities on 1 May. from BBC Ne…
A CMS committee report warns of the need to safeguard "culturally distinct British productions". …
Paddington, Lord of the Rings and 007 – but not Harry Potter – expected at Bedfordshire theme park. from BB…
A CMS committee report warns of the need to safeguard "culturally distinct British productions". …
The prime minister says he wants to ensure every community has specialist neighbourhood officers. from BBC …
The company says the new site is expected to create 28,000 jobs and generate £50bn for the economy. from BB…
The unsettling tech-driven anthology is back for a seventh series and there's no shortage of material. …
There was an outpouring of support from the public after the death of Sarah and Gordon Brown's daughter J…
Sony's 3D platformer scoops five trophies in total at the London ceremony, with Balatro winning best debu…
The pop star tells the BBC about his preparation ahead of a bumper summer of gigs. from BBC News https://if…
The government is leaning into this moment of turbulence but can it make a difference. from BBC News https:…
Madonna said the pair had reconciled after she went to "confront" Sir Elton following a performance…
The latest Celebrity Big Brother begins on ITV - with ex-MP Michael Fabricant and EastEnder Patsy Palmer amon…
As the Duchess of Sussex builds her lifestyle empire, experts examine her popularity rating - and where she g…
The Liverpool actor on the new BBC drama that conflicts a life of crime with love and vulnerability. from B…
Fiddler On The Roof, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button and Giant were among the other big winners. from B…
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says the development could boost the North East economy for "decades".…
The singer has won thousands of new fans on the Sabrina Carpenter tour, seven years into her career. from B…
The 78-year-old star has been struggling with his eyesight after an infection last summer. from BBC News ht…
The ex-footballer speaks about visiting some of the world's most dangerous environments for a new BBC ser…
Philip Burton lent his young protégé his name and helped him on his way to international stardom. from BBC …
Co-stars recall the memorable moments of working with Val Kilmer on and off screen. from BBC News https://i…
Sir Sadiq Khan may be able to "call in" decisions over night-time economy licensing applications. …
Aneila Afsar says she wants to be a role model for other Muslim women who wear the hijab. from BBC News htt…
Sasha Nathwani's debut tells the story of an ambitious British Iranian teen and her friends in the city. …
Unite's boss also tells deputy PM Angela Rayner that talks on the industrial action are farcical. from …
How the world responds to the tariffs will have economic and political consequences for the UK, writes our po…
An inquiry says children are living in "appalling conditions" and suffering impacts to their health…
"No one wants a trade war" but "nothing is off the table", UK business secretary says. …
An often underrated actor, Val Kilmer had extraordinary range. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y7kVXr6
Talks are continuing between London and Washington at quite an intensity, our political editor writes. from…
Tom Crowther KC suggests there has been little progress nearly three months since his role was announced. f…
Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan are among the stars who will play The Beatles in Sam Mendes' biopics. fro…
Tne trade secretary says the UK will be hit by tariffs on Wednesday but can negotiate an exemption. from BB…
The Liverpool anthem Does This Train Stop On Merseyside? is 20 years old this year. from BBC News https://i…