Young Thug trial: Essay-writing punishment for woman who skipped jury duty
A potential juror in the high-profile case of rapper Young Thug was reprimanded with a writing assignment.
Devika Rani: Did Bollywood’s longest kiss really happen in 1933?
The 1933 film Karma has long been written about as the film with Bollywood’s first-ever and longest kiss.
Alex Jones admits locking King Charles in toilet
Alex Jones also says Davina McCall invigilated a university exam on a podcast called How to Fail.
Almost all Harrogate Council-owned artwork in storage, figures show
Just over 1% of the 2,658 artworks owned by Harrogate Borough Council are on public display.
Brit Awards 2023: Full list of winners and nominees
A rundown of everyone who won and was nominated for the 2023 Brit Awards.
Brit Awards: Harry Styles and Wet Leg lead 2023 nominations
The pop star and the indie band get four nominations each, with Stormzy and Cat Burns getting three.
Sunderland’s National Glass Centre set to move over costly repairs
One option under consideration is to relocate facilities across locations in the city centre.
Blue singer Lee Ryan guilty of racially aggravated assault
The boyband star had drunk a bottle of port before boarding a flight to London City Airport.
Jeff Beck: Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant leads tributes
Singer Robert Plant praises the “limitless energy and enthusiasm” of the late guitarist Jeff Beck.
Megan Thee Stallion: 50 Cent apologises over Tory Lanez shooting posts
The rapper says he regrets online posts which implied she had lied about being shot by Tory Lanez.
Rishi Sunak facing major Tory rebellion over internet safety law
Nearly 40 Tory MPs want tech bosses to face time in prison if they fail to protect children online.
Love Island hopeful aims to raise awareness
Ron Hall, 25, from Essex is the ITV2 reality show’s first partially-sighted contestant.
The Traitors US to be shown in full on BBC iPlayer, One and Three
The US version of the TV show is hosted by actor Alan Cumming, and includes celebrities in the game.
Riverdance’s Michael Flatley has ‘aggressive cancer’
The US dancer and choreographer has had surgery and is in the care of “an excellent team of doctors”.
Jeff Beck: The British rock guitar legend’s career in pictures
Some images from the life of one of rock’s most influential guitarists, who has died aged 78.
Northamptonshire film company seeks funding for Macbeth adaptation
The social enterprise film features a young, diverse and award-winning cast and crew.
Mel C takes dance lead in new show at Sadler’s Wells Theatre
The Spice Girl will be performing at Sadler’s Wells in London in January.
Jeff Beck: British guitar legend dies aged 78
One of rock’s most influential guitarists, he was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice.
Supermodel Tatjana Patitz dies at 56
Tatjana Patitz, one of the 1990’s most prominent supermodels, died in California.
WWE: Stephanie McMahon resigns as father Vince becomes chair again
Stephanie’s father, Vince, has now returned as chair – after she became co-CEO and chairwoman in July.
Parthenon Sculptures belong in UK, says Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan
Michelle Donelan says giving the ancient sculptures to Greece would be a “dangerous road to go down”.
Coachella 2023: Line-up praised for South Asian representation
Joy Crookes, Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh and Ali Sethi from Pakistan are performing in April.
Johnny Vegas: Comedian opens up about recent ADHD diagnosis
The comedian says the news “answers a lot of questions about behavioural issues in the past”.
A royal fanfare for Tom Hanks… as Prince Harry arrives for Late Show
Prince Harry’s limelight was temporarily taken away, when Tom Hanks received a royal fanfare.
The Golden Globes return to Hollywood
After being pared-down in 2022, the Golden Globes are back to kick off Hollywood’s awards season.
Michelle Yeoh’s Globes win spurs Asian hopes for Oscar
The actress dedicated her Golden Globes award to other minority actors in Hollywood.
The Rig: Inside the Scottish studio behind new Amazon Prime series
The new Amazon Prime series, set on an oil rig in the North Sea, was filmed in a studio in Leith.
RRR’s Naatu Naatu wins historic Golden Globe for best original song
Naatu Naatu from the Telugu movie RRR beat heavyweights to win the award for best original song.
Golden Globes 2023: Margot Robbie, Jenna Ortega and more walk red carpet
Hollywood stars wore a variety of eye-catching outfits to the ceremony in Los Angeles
Golden Globes 2023: Banshees of Inisherin and Fabelmans win big
The Irish actor Colin Farrell is recognised for his performance in the dark comedy set on a remote island.
