Lady Leshurr says trial was ‘hardest battle of her life’
In her first interview since being cleared of assault, rapper Lady Leshurr says the impact was devastating.
Banksy: Street artist confirms first name in lost BBC interview
His name has long been the subject of speculation, with Robin, Robert and Robbie all suggested.
Robbie Williams fan dies after fall at Sydney concert
The woman in her 70s slipped and fell down six rows of seats, suffering serious head injuries.
Rory Kinnear calls for improvements to health and safety on set
BBC News has found widespread concern about poor safety practices in film and television.
A$AP Rocky must face trial on charges of firing gun at childhood friend
The rapper could face nine years in prison if convicted of opening fire in a feud with a childhood friend.
Stratford sphere proposals rejected by London mayor
The venue, a version of which exists in Las Vegas, was rejected on issues such as light pollution.
Ballet school teacher on trial over sex attack charges
The alleged assaults on nine teenage students are said to have taken place between 2004 and 2019.
Jamala: Ukrainian Eurovision winner added to Russia’s wanted list
Jamala, the song competition’s 2016 winner, is critical of the Kremlin and its invasion of Ukraine.
The Crown: Sets, costumes and props to be sold in London
Items including Princess Diana’s “revenge” dress and a replica golden coach are to be auctioned.
Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson expecting first child
Singer Suki Waterhouse announces she is having a baby with the Batman actor after revealing her baby bump.
Shakira: Singer settles Spanish tax fraud case with $7.5m fine
Shakira, who has repeatedly denied wrongdoing, settled “with the best interest of my kids at heart”.
Disgraced country star sweeps Billboard awards
Morgan Wallen, who was suspended by his record label in 2021, completes his comeback with 11 BBMAs.
Burna Boy and Rema win inaugural Billboard Afrobeats awards
The Nigerian artists are the first winners in the new category at the Billboard Music Awards in the US.
Super Junior’s Kyuhyun confronted by knife-wielding intruder
Super Junior’s Kyuhyun sustained a minor injury while trying to restrain a dressing room intruder.
When Doctor Who’s Daleks beat The Beatles in TV ratings battle
The robot mutants beat the Fab Four in a Saturday night TV ratings battle in the swinging 60s.
TV soap actress: I was sexually assaulted as a child
Soap star Sera Cracroft says she has now chosen to share her story in order to help others.
Underwater sculptures created by Kent artist in the Caribbean
A total of 31 sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor, from Canterbury, have been installed in Grenada.
I’m A Celebrity 2023: TV viewing figures fall by two million for opening show
An average of seven million viewers watched the show’s return, according to overnight ratings.
British actor and White Mischief star Joss Ackland dies aged 95
The stage and screen actor appeared in films including White Mischief and 1989’s Lethal Weapon 2.
Russell Brand quizzed by Met Police over sex offence allegations
Comedian Russell Brand has been questioned by the Met Police over three allegations of historical sex offences
Imelda Mounfield, wife of Stone Roses bassist Mani, dies from cancer
Tributes are paid to Imelda Mounfield, who raised thousands for charity after her diagnosis.
Glastonbury 2024 tickets sell out in under an hour
Those who missed out will now have to wait for re-sale dates for the world-famous festival.
Napoleon’s Ridley Scott on critics and cinema ‘bum ache’
The director says his response to criticism from historians about his film would “have a bleep in it”.
Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro concert after death of fan
The US pop star says she is putting safety first after temperatures in the Brazilian city reached 39.1C.
Taylor Swift ‘devastated’ as fan dies before show
The pop star gave out water bottles to fans during the concert in Brazil, amid sweltering heat.
X ad boycott gathers pace amid antisemitism storm
US firms, including Apple and Disney, are reportedly suspending ads on the Elon Musk-owned site.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: Singer Cassie settles lawsuit accusing rap mogul of rape and abuse
A day after the singer sued the rap mogul, the pair said they wanted to “resolve this matter amicably”.
Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma turn Liverpool warehouse into a battlefield for Macbeth
The actor and co-star Indira Varma explain why they’re staging the play in a warehouse in Liverpool.
The Crown: How has Netflix handled Princess Diana’s death?
One of the most anticipated storylines in season six of the royal drama has divided audiences.
David Tennant returns as Doctor Who for Children in Need
The clip sees Tennant crashing his Tardis at the “genesis of the Daleks” – the Doctor’s long-standing enemy.
