Keisha the Sket author says she felt shame at her viral story
Jade LB’s story spread on BlackBerry Messenger and MSN – before the age of shares, likes and tweets.
The Velvet Underground: The band that made an art of being obscure
The 60s rock band are the latest musicians to receive a renewed boost from a documentary.
Facebook whistleblower claims checked for breach of UK law
The information commissioner will check a whistleblower’s claims to see if Facebook has broken UK law.
Strictly Come Dancing: Robert Webb withdraws due to ill health
The comedian and author made the decision to leave the competition because of ill health.
Blaze hits film festival site in Egypt
A fire broke out at the site of Egypt’s top film festival a day before it is due to start.
Bilsdale transmitter: Temporary mast switched on
The transmitter will restore service for 95% of viewers, operator Arqiva said.
Swansea teen lockdown artist offered thousands for work
Makenzy Beard, 14, has had international interest in her portrait paintings, exhibited in Cardiff.
Rolling Stones drop Brown Sugar from US tour set list
It follows unease with the depictions of black women and references to slavery in the hit song.
Making Superman bisexual is ‘bandwagoning not brave’ – actor Dean Cain
Actor Dean Cain, who played the superhero on TV, says the move would have been brave 20 years ago.
Renton Laidlaw: Former BBC golf correspondent dies, aged 82
Tributes are paid to respected golf broadcaster and journalist Renton Laidlaw, who has died, aged 82.
Racism in the music industry ‘is upfront and personal’
A new report says that 86% of black musicians have faced barriers because of their race.
Squid Game knocks Bridgerton off Netflix top spot
The Korean drama is Netflix’s biggest debut hit, with 111 million users in its first 28 days.
Squid Game beats Bridgerton to Netflix top spot
The Korean drama is Netflix’s biggest debut hit, with 111 million users in its first 28 days.
Hall for Cornwall reopening after £26m refurbishment
The project in Truro sees a new auditorium of 1,300 seats “to attract bigger shows”, bosses say.
China: Teenager apologises for impersonating boy to join band
Many fans have defended the girl and jokingly compared her to Chinese folk heroine Mulan.
Star Trek’s William Shatner blasts into space on Blue Origin rocket
The actor who played Captain Kirk in the classic TV show is the oldest person ever to go to space.
The Tiberius Show EP 156 Emily Hanna
How do you safely cross the street. It may seem simple but many people get hit by cars when crossing the street. Emily Hanna is the executive director of Bike/Walk Central Florida which works on making sure the public knows how to increase the safet…
What’s the secret of a great comedy song?
As he launches a podcast on the science of funny songs, comedian Phil Nichol reveals his favourites.
Owain Wyn Evans: How drumming saved me
The Welsh weatherman talks about growing up as a young gay man in Ammanford, and how drumming saved him.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: ‘Explosive sex’ wins top prize
An image of a bursting cloud of eggs and sperm as groupers mate in the Pacific is the judges’ pick.
Dancing on Ice 2022: Meet the 12 celebrities
Corrie’s Sally Dynevor, the Happy Mondays’ Bez and ex-Strictly pro Brendan Cole are on the bill.
Myleene Klass: Miscarriages turned my world inside out
The musician and broadcaster speaks about the “horrific” experience of going through four miscarriages.
TV soaps to swap characters to highlight climate change
Viewers will see characters pop up in other soaps, with a Hollyoaks actor appearing in EastEnders.
Irish author Sally Rooney in Israel boycott row
Her rejection of an Israeli company to translate her new book into Hebrew triggers anger and praise.
Masterchef: Elizabeth Haigh’s book pulled after plagiarism claims
Elizabeth Haigh’s Makan cookbook is said to “copy or paraphrase” work by fellow chef Sharon Wee.
Paddy Moloney: Irish president leads tributes after death of Chieftains founder
The piper founded the Irish traditional music group, The Chieftains, in 1962.
Sarah Everard murder: Emma B says Wayne Couzens exposed himself to her
The DJ says that when she reported the matter to police, officers laughed about what had happened.
Fred Dinenage steps down as TV news anchor after 38 years
The well-known broadcaster is retiring from his news anchor role at ITV Meridian.
Nicki Minaj defends Jesy Nelson in ‘blackfishing’ row
The pair went on Instagram live to discuss the backlash to their song.
Call Her Daddy’s Alex Cooper: ‘Not everyone can just do a podcast’
Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper has relaunched her podcast after getting a huge deal with Spotify.
