Pulp bassist Steve Mackey dies aged 56
The musician, who had been in hospital for the past three months, died on Thursday morning.
Eurovision 2023: Tickets for Liverpool sell out after huge demand
Tickets for the nine public shows at the song contest in Liverpool in May went in about 90 minutes.
Pinocchio movie: Puppet made by east Belfast 3D printing firm
An animation studio which created the models for the film reached out to Laser Prototype Europe Ltd.
World Book Day: Manchester commuters offered free books
Thousands of books will be placed on tram seats in Manchester to help promote reading.
500 Words: BBC Breakfast to relaunch children’s writing competition
500 Words is set to return this year, with the backing of the Queen Consort and Sir Lenny Henry.
Twitch streamer Kai Cenat breaks subscriber record
The 21-year-old has amassed 300,000 subscribers, after a month-long ‘subathon’ to increase viewers.
The Tiberius Show EP 228 Tim Behling
What does a Safety Director do? Why do we have to care about safety? Does it take a lot of physical work or training? Does all safety systems make work slower and less productive? What is the most common reasons for an accident in the work place? All these questions and so much more will […]
Famous BBC One balloon to take to the air again
The balloon is due to be inflated for the first time in decades after being kept in storage.
Norman Scott role in Jeremy Thorpe BBC drama ‘very unkind’
A man at the centre of the Jeremy Thorpe scandal is unhappy at his portrayal by Ben Whishaw.
Mel B: I wouldn’t call police over domestic abuse
The campaigner and pop star says she does not know if she could trust police to take her seriously.
Justin Bieber cancels Justice tour dates after Ramsay Hunt syndrome diagnosis
The 29-year-old Canadian singer has previously postponed the tour several times due to ill health.
Money Diary: ‘My DJ gigs bring in £3,000 a month’
Aaron, a 33-year-old DJ from east London, shares his weekly spending diary.
Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, as he announces new album
The health scare and the death of his friend Jamal Edwards sent Sheeran “spiralling” into depression.
Eurovision 2023: Submarines and raves in Liverpool cultural festival
Details have been revealed of the cultural fortnight to be held in the run-up to the song contest.
LA agrees to pay Kobe Bryant widow almost $29m
Vanessa Bryant said first responders took photos of her late husband’s remains for “morbid gossip”.
Eating disorders: ‘I made the podcast I wish I could’ve listened to’
Molly Smith, 19, hopes her podcast about eating disorders can break down stigmas and misconceptions.
Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia
The K-pop superstars are among major acts that have returned as pandemic restrictions ease.
Olivier Awards 2023: Jodie Comer and Paul Mescal nominated for theatre prizes
They are among the actors nominated for the prestigious theatre prizes.
BBC local staff to strike on Budget day over radio cuts
The 24-hour stoppage will coincide with the government’s Budget on 15 March.
Coventry City of Culture Trust calls in administrators
The body “comes to an end” amid financial woes, leaving questions over the fulfilment of legacy.
Banshees of Inisherin: The 83-year-old behind Oscar film’s famous knits
Delia Barry’s knitwear for Banshees of Inisherin has featured in Vogue, but she says “they’re just jumpers”.
Kings of Leon announce two Wrexham shows
Wrexham AFC members and local people can get access to tickets ahead of the general sale.
The Weeknd sets new Spotify listening record
He becomes the first artist to have more than 100 million monthly listeners on the streaming service.
Tom Sizemore: No further hope for actor after brain aneurysm – manager
The Saving Private Ryan and Black Hawk Down star suffered a brain aneurysm earlier this month.
Rupert Murdoch says Fox News hosts endorsed false election fraud claims
The billionaire’s acknowledgement is revealed in a defamation case filed by Dominion Voting Systems.
Ron DeSantis tightens his control over Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World’s self-governing district is now under the control of Florida’s governor.
Brighton Pride 2023: Black Eyed Peas and Steps to headline festival
Black Eyed Peas will perform on Saturday 5 August with Steps on stage the following day.
Sir Terry Pratchett: Short stories to be published after being found by fans
The late Sir Terry Pratchett wrote for a regional newspaper under a pseudonym in the 1970s and ’80s.
Angela Bassett and Ariana DeBose did the thing: Stars embrace a week of internet infamy
Adele, Lizzo and Bassett herself all pay tribute to Ariana DeBose’s viral rap at the Bafta Awards.
Elon Musk defends racist tirade by Dilbert creator Scott Adams
Twitter’s CEO accused US media of racism after multiple newspapers dropped the popular cartoon.
