For the first time groups of towns or areas have been able to bid for the cultural capital title.

A member of staff says the singer struck her, while Ms Spears’ lawyer says no-one was injured.

Her second album, One In A Million, is streaming for the first time, 20 years after her death.

The journalist may be feeling jittery about his new role but hopes it will reveal his lighter side.

The latest British series features its first ever female drag queen, and a familiar face.

Box office takings in the past month are half of their pre-pandemic levels.

The 38-year-old singer was banned from driving for 12 months and given a fine.

Stuart Lubbock was found unconscious at Michael Barrymore’s house in 2001 and later died.

Hong Kong media say the Australian star was seen out and about in the city two days after arriving.

The US singer spoke earlier this week about receiving “hurtful” attacks on social media.

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and his leather trousers usher the home makeover show back after 17 years.

The US singer has been found guilty of eight counts of sex trafficking and one of racketeering.

The Wall Street regulator says confidential subscriber growth data was used in the alleged scheme.

The film Censor, set during the 80s, delves into impact of the lurid horror movies from that era.

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Emerald Fennel’s reimagining of the classic fairytale debuts in London.

When the comedy star needed a new putter, who was he gonna call? A County Antrim blacksmith of course.

The comedian remembers Sean Lock, who has died from cancer at the age of 58.

A council which was criticised for painting over a Banksy artwork has been quick to protect a new mural.

The Killers frontman speaks about their new album, Pressure Machine, inspired by his rural hometown.

The HBO comedy-drama, which began in the UK on Monday, has received several five-star reviews.

The 32-year-old says life sometimes feels like a running machine at the gym with no stop button.

The comedy panel show favourite was best known as a team captain on the series 8 Out of 10 Cats.

The US R&B singer is accused of sexual abuse, racketeering and bribery; charges which he has denied.

Saxophonist Nubya Garcia on playing Royal Albert Hall, the Mercury Prize and “natural vibrations”.

Thomas Yates posts artwork he’s created out of used face masks on social media.

The model and activist posted a picture of herself in a burka as a way to “embrace diversity”.

Women had been noticeably absent from major news outlets after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan.

The Cruel Intentions star says her multiple sclerosis has improved thanks to a stem cell transplant.

Isaac Bowry is from a Manchester council estate and wants to show that “dancing is for everyone”.

A woman says the US singer-songwriter abused her when she was 12 – a claim he says is untrue.