There’s been debate for years over whether the world’s biggest boy band could be exempt from serving.

The oldest author ever nominated – 88-year-old Alan Garner – is one of six novelists in the running.

A BBC investigation has found multiple allegations of sexual harassment and bullying at the international broadcaster.

Solar panels are now being fitted to headphones and items of clothing.

Clannad’s remaining members said they were “heartbroken” by the sudden death of Noel Duggan aged 73.

The pre-tournament show is halted just minutes before the opening game between England and Samoa.

The actor’s friends and Harry Potter co-stars pay tribute to his kindness, warmth and sense of humour.

The actress told the BBC’s Today programme she greeted the new chancellor, but wanted to say something else.

The two have been charged in relation to soup thrown at the painting in the National Gallery,

Looking back at Scottish national treasure Robbie Coltrane whose career took him to the heights of Hollywood.

The actor, known for playing Hagrid in the Harry Potter franchise and Fitz in the series Cracker, has died aged 72.

The larger-than-life Harry Potter and Cracker actor excelled in comedy as well as more serious roles.

Tributes have been paid by fellow actors including Daniel Radcliffe, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.

Eurovision will celebrate Ukraine culture with a “scouse twist”, says the Lord Mayor of Liverpool.

The film about journalists investigating Harvey Weinstein is called “astute” but also “slow-paced”.

The grime artist made “a big chunk” of his album on an Essex island, which is cut off at high tide.

Tommy Cannon will soon return to the comedy stage for the first time since Bobby Ball’s death.

The US star says she’s been moved from rap to pop so she has “less of a chance to win”.

Stephanie Sibounheuang speaks for the first time about the rapper’s death during a robbery in LA.

The Sunflowers painting is on display again after climate activists threw tins of tomato soup on it.

Two Ukrainian DJs join the Europe’s Biggest Dance Show line-up – and praise the power of music.

Paul Feig is in Belfast ahead of release of The School for Good and Evil, which was shot in NI.

A letter informing Mr West of the decision was posted on Twitter by conservative activist Candace Owens.

The singer talks about what’s in and what’s out on the set list for his first solo tour since 2013.

A film director says he knew when he saw a busker at Waterloo he had found his lead actor.

Meat Loaf, James Blunt and Leona Lewis feature on a new chart of the most popular debut albums ever.

The collection owned by late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is expected to break auction records.

The Beatle had previously cancelled dates after catching the virus, before returning to the road.

The National Television Awards 2022 also celebrates wins for Ant and Dec (again) and This Morning.

Magdalene College Cambridge’s “exquisitely detailed” new library wins the Riba Stirling Prize.