The long struggle of Dumfries to get its cinema back
The closest large-scale facility to Dumfries is more than 30 miles away over the border in Carlisle.
Actor wins 2022 Bruntwood Prize for debut play
Nathan Queeley-Dennis, of Birmingham, is named winner of the 2022 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting.
Wagatha play won’t punch down at Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney, writer says
A play based on transcripts from the case will not belittle the two women involved, its writer says.
GTA: Rockstar rejected Eminem movie deal, says insider
A friend of Grand Theft Auto creators the Houser brothers says Hollywood wasted its one chance.
Michelle Obama: Being kind to myself is a challenge
The ex-first lady tells the BBC about her negative thoughts about her appearance and “fearful mind”.
Jacqueline Fernandez: The Bollywood actress caught up in a ‘gifts scandal’
An Indian court grants bail to Jacqueline Fernandez who is being investigated in a case of money laundering.
Roberta Flack is unable to sing after ALS diagnosis
The Grammy-winning musician, 85, is known for hits such as “Killing Me Softly with His Song”.
Jay Leno: US comedian is recovering after being burned in fire
The TV host, 72, is stable and receiving treatment being injured in a fire at his California garage.
Dua Lipa: Singer denies she is performing at Qatar World Cup
The singer says she will visit World Cup host Qatar when it has fulfilled its human rights pledges.
Shuggie Bain: Douglas Stuart’s Booker winner gets TV adaptation
Douglas Stuart’s book tells the story of a child’s relationship with his alcoholic mother in 1980s Glasgow.
Jonnie Irwin: Place in the Sun presenter reveals he has terminal cancer
The Place in the Sun and Escape to the Country host has opened up about his diagnosis.
Lewis Capaldi overtakes Ed Sheeran with the UK’s most-streamed song of all time
Capaldi’s Someone You Loved overtakes Shape Of You as the UK’s most-streamed song of all time.
UK music festivals: ‘Drug checking could have saved Georgia’
The mum of an 18-year-old backs new findings which suggests on-site drug testing makes events safer.
Taylor Swift triumphs at MTV Europe Awards
Swift wins four trophies including best artist, while Harry Styles and Blackpink also pick up awards.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos pledges to give away most of his wealth
The Amazon founder says he will give away most of his fortune to help with causes like climate change.
Mystery of BBC radio’s first broadcasts revealed 100 years on
New research shows the BBC may have launched in London but Manchester played a big role in many early shows.
‘Digital newsletters really humanise you to your readers’
The young authors connecting with their followers via weekly digital updates.
Strictly Come Dancing: Tony Adams withdraws with an injury
Judge Shirley Ballas says the sportsman has become one of the nation’s favourite entertainers.
My Dad Wrote A Porno: Hit podcast series to come to an end in December
The hosts of the podcast, downloaded more than 430m times, hint there’s something else to come.
Somerset woman dedicates her first book to children she fostered
A Somerset foster carer publishes her first book dedicated to the children she cared for.
Official Singles Chart turns 70: Seven historic controversies
The UK’s singles chart turns 70 this week – but the countdown has not always gone smoothly.
Keith Levene: The Clash guitarist and founding member dies aged 65
The guitarist left before the punk pioneers found fame but went on to join Public Image Limited.
Peter Kay tour: Hundreds of thousands struggle to get tickets
Extra dates are being added to his comeback tour, with some resale sites pricing tickets at £1,100.
Joni Mitchell says her music upset male artists in the 1970s
The star says she did not get the recognition she deserved in the 1970s due to music industry sexism.
Banksy unveils Ukraine gymnast mural on building shelled by Russia
The anonymous graffiti artist paints murals on buildings destroyed by Russian artillery attacks.
Takeoff: Fans pay respects to Migos rapper at Atlanta ceremony
Fans packed into an Atlanta stadium in a “celebration of life” ceremony for the 28-year-old musician.
I’m A Celebrity: Matt Hancock asks for forgiveness
The former health secretary was being grilled by campmates about his actions during the pandemic.
I’m A Celebrity: Matt Hancock asks for forgiveness
The former health secretary was being grilled by campmates about his actions during the pandemic.
Rab Noakes: Scottish singer songwriter dies aged 75
The Scot was known as a founding member of Stealers Wheel and a renowned solo artist.
Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy dies aged 66
Conroy voiced Batman in animated TV shows, feature films and video games for nearly 30 years.
