BBC presenter faces new allegations over explicit photos
The presenter was pictured in his underwear “ready for my child to perform for him”, their mother told the Sun.
Elton John farewell tour ends after years of ‘pure joy’
The music superstar delights a Stockholm audience after a mammoth global farewell tour.
Syria cancels BBC media accreditation
The move follows a BBC documentary that linked the president’s family to the drug trade.
Gow returns to BBC Formula 1 coverage after stroke
BBC Sport presenter Jennie Gow has returned to Formula 1 this weekend for the first time since suffering a stroke in December.
Super Mario Bros movie indecent image investigation launched
A Northern Ireland theatre apologises after image appears during screening of film for children.
Met Office thunderstorm warning for TRNSMT festival crowds
A yellow alert for thunderstorms is in place across Scotland as thousands head for TRNSMT festival.
Maisie Peters: ‘I want to keep smaller venues going’
She’s about to embark on her biggest ever tour, but says smaller shows are just as important.
Wealthier might have to pay more for BBC – ex-chairman Richard Sharp
The former BBC chairman, who resigned in April, says the licence fee system is “regressive”.
Steps star Ian ‘H’ Watkins realises long-held art ambitions
Years after deferring a place at art school, Ian ‘H’ Watkins returns to his first love.
West End play poster banned by TfL over ‘unhealthy’ cake
Transport for London said the poster promoted “foods high in fat, salt and sugar”.
Master Musicians of Joujouka: The Moroccan band who wowed Glastonbury
The Master Musicians of Joujouka have been performing for generations – and recently opened Glastonbury.
Banshees of Inisherin: Film set pub is saved and opens for business
Real stout, real donkey and a real hope Colin Farrell visits as Banshees of Inisherin set is saved.
BBC presenter accused of paying teen for explicit photos – report
The Sun newspaper says an unnamed BBC presenter paid the teenager tens of thousands of pounds.
Forgotten Jack Hilton book to be republished after bartender’s discovery
The 1935 novel Caliban Shrieks was praised by Orwell and Auden before being forgotten for decades.
MF Doom: Leeds hospital trust apologises over hip-hop star’s death
The influential MC died after his brain was starved of oxygen following a reaction to a prescribed drug.
Empire Cinemas collapses into administration
Six cinemas close in the chain immediately, with the loss of 150 jobs, say administrators.
Malmö is Swedish city chosen to host Eurovision next year
The coastal Swedish city is to host next year’s song contest after Loreen’s victory in Liverpool.
Ofcom investigates complaint against GB News over its Don’t Kill Cash campaign
The broadcasting watchdog is looking into a complaint about the network’s Don’t Kill Cash drive.
Paul Heaton buys drinks for fans attending TRNSMT
The singer, who is playing the festival on Friday, has put money behind the bar of five Glasgow pubs.
Bruce Springsteen settles an old score in Hyde Park
The star returns to the London venue for the first time since organisers cut off his set in 2012.
South China Sea: Blackpink Vietnam concert in trouble over China map
Days after the Barbie movie was banned, a Blackpink concert is in trouble over the same issue.
TRNSMT festival to open with Pulp in headline slot
Around 50,000 fans are expected at Glasgow Green for acts including Niall Horan and George Ezra.
Bradford 2025: UK City of Culture to receive £10m from government
The boost for Bradford will support 1,000 cultural activities in 2025, ministers say.
Taylor Swift: What Asian fans did for her concert tickets
Furious competition for Eras Tour seats will fulfil or crush fans’ Wildest Dreams.
Young V&A: Museum criticised for removing trans poster from display
The poster supporting trans rights was taken down just before the new children’s museum re-opened.
New Worcester exhibition explores 1980s nostalgia
The I Grew Up 80s exhibition is coming to Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum.
Watch: Australians set new world record with Tina Turner dance
Thousands have come together to dance to the song ‘Nutbush City Limits’ at an outback music festival.
Britney Spears: No charges for Victor Wembanyama’s security guard
The pop star says the incident near a restaurant in Las Vegas was a “traumatic experience”.
Theatres tempt new audiences with virtual reality
A virtual reality service hopes to attract a new audience to theatre performances.
Coco Lee: Death of pop icon sparks mental health discussion in China
As tributes pour in, many are focusing on the wider mental health issues facing China.
