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Blue Lights: The police drama hitting home in Northern Ireland

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:24:39 GMT

As the award winning series returns, it highlights tensions between police and communities in Northern Ireland.

Close-up look at Turner's '£50m' Rome painting on show in the city

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:10:38 GMT

Turner’s early 19th century painting - Rome, from Mount Aventine - will be on display in the Italian capital for the first time ahead of an auction in London in December.

How That's Life! gave Esther Rantzen a career-defining moment

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:19:30 GMT

Sir Nicholas Winton's story became national news when he appeared on That's Life! in February 1988.

Michael Sheen says being an actor will be a disadvantage on Celebrity Traitors

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:58:58 GMT

The Hollywood actor says he is a big fan of the BBC reality show, which he will now try and win.

Gisele Pelicot rape case to be told in London play

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:54:41 GMT

Thirty actors will take part in the documentary-style performance based on documents from the trial.

Danni becomes first contestant to leave Bake Off

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:12:00 GMT

Danni from Dorset was the first of 12 contestants to leave 17th series of the Great British Bake Off.

Lady A singer Charles Kelley reveals blood cancer diagnosis

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:54:31 GMT

The Grammy-winning US country music star, 45, says he currently feels "great" and is "hopeful".

Mistakes to avoid when buying Glastonbury tickets

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:59:47 GMT

Tips and expert advice to ensure you have the best success when buying Glastonbury 2027 tickets.

Oasis take legal action to stop sale of unheard tapes

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:33:22 GMT

The auction house said it was "very disappointed" the lot could no longer be sold.

Booker Prize nominee praises his school teachers

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:44:05 GMT

Luke Kennard, who grew up in Chard, is shortlisted for the award for his novel Black Bag.

Sussexes condemn 'reckless intrusion' after photographer spotted near Archie and Lilibet's school

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:50:51 GMT

One of two men seen outside the UK school attended by the children is understood to be an international press photographer.

Taylor Swift dominated the VMAs, but do music videos still matter?

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:38:55 GMT

Cinematographer Melissa Cofie says their purpose has evolved with the growth of platforms like TikTok.

National museums to stay free for all visitors

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:04:31 GMT

It follows discussions about whether charging tourists could boost museums' finances.

US actor Chad Lowe 'heartbroken' by death of daughter Fiona aged 13

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:59:38 GMT

Lowe and his wife Kim Painter announce the death of their daughter, who "was the light of our lives".

Celebrity Traitors 2 cast: Who are this year's 'big dogs' and dark horses?

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:01:47 GMT

The reality TV game show returns on Thursday, with 21 stars vying to win £100,000 for their chosen charity.

Catherine Zeta-Jones bases new role on funny Welsh people she knows

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:43:32 GMT

Zeta-Jones plays Jackie Price, a former cocaine dealer who is targeted by assassins, in Kill Jackie.

Singer Lola Young says vaping has made breathing feel like a 'chore'

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:11:21 GMT

The Messy singer says her lungs feel "battery powered" due to the effects of vaping.

U2 celebrate 50th anniversary at the school where they formed

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:52:10 GMT

The rock band go back to their roots, playing a gig in the Dublin playground where they first met.

Veteran broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:10:30 GMT

Rantzen, who fronted the BBC's That's Life for two decades, went on to found Childline, and in recent years had been a campaigner for assisted dying.

Celine Dion kicks off Paris Fashion Week with surprise performance

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:20:14 GMT

The singer appeared at the end of L'Oreal's annual show as the French fashion bonanza kicked off.

I paid £30,000 for an 'influencer' degree. Here's why

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:02:07 GMT

Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from social media, but are they worth the money?

Shane Richie banned from driving after speeding

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:46:42 GMT

The EastEnders star blames "baiting" from paparazzi as he is banned for six months.

Bayeux tour to include audio account of tapestry

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:13:02 GMT

The British Museum will offer an audio-described Bayeux Tapestry tour for people with impaired vision.

First Glastonbury 2027 tickets to go on sale

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:47:05 GMT

Glastonbury Festival will take place from 23-27 June 2027 at Worthy Farm in Somerset.

Dame Esther Rantzen: That's Life! presenter, Childline founder and campaigner for assisted dying

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:10:14 GMT

The star presented That's Life! for two decades and set up two national helplines, including Childline.