Mercury Prize winners Ezra Collective: Music needs to diversify away from London
Mercury Prize winners Ezra Collective are the ninth consecutive act from the capital to bag best album.
Glenda Jackson set for Wirral borough’s highest honour
The Birkenhead-born Oscar-winning actress and former Labour MP died in June aged 87.
S Club hope to ‘help save one life’ with British Heart Foundation link-up
The group has teamed up with the British Heart Foundation following the death of Paul Cattermole.
Ian Curtis mural recreated at new site in Manchester after ad fail
The original mural of Joy Division’s Ian Curtis was painted over with a promo for rapper Aitch’s album.
Nick Owen moved to tears by reaction to his cancer journey
The BBC presenter learns a charity has linked a rise in checking symptoms to his cancer diagnosis.
Banksy’s Spraycation inspires pop-up exhibition in Lowestoft
A local art collective mounts a show inspired by the mysterious artist’s visit to East Anglia in 2021.
Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon apologises over ‘toxic’ workplace claims
The NBC’s Tonight Show host has been accused by staff who blame him for a “toxic” atmosphere.
Agatha Christie statue to be unveiled in Wallingford
The bronze figure will honour the crime novelist, who lived in Oxfordshire for over 40 years.
Johnny Kitagawa: J-pop agency’s new boss Higashiyama also faces abuse allegations
Noriyuki Higashiyama said he could not recall if he had sexually assaulted juniors at the boyband agency.
Actor Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life for two rapes
The star of That ’70s Show sat in court as the two women he raped described the impact of his crimes.
Kourtney Kardashian reveals foetal surgery ‘saved life’ of unborn baby
Kourtney Kardashian went into “urgent foetal surgery” to have an operation on her baby in the womb.
Scottish actor John Cairney has died aged 93
The Glasgow-born actor played Burns on stage and starred in Jason and the Argonauts.
Simon Pegg pays tribute to musician dad John Beckingham
The actor called-in to BBC Radio Gloucestershire following the death of his father John Beckingham.
Several theatres shut doors over fears about RAAC concrete
Gigs by Jimmy Carr and Shrek the Musical are called off as several venues with RAAC shut their doors.
Russ Millions: Rapper banned for 12 months for drug-driving offence
Chart-topper Russ Millions was arrested after the smell of cannabis was detected in his car.
Film challenging Essex girls stereotype makes BFI shortlist
The producer says she wants to challenge the stereotype and dissect “blackness” outside of London.
Johnny Kitagawa: J-pop agency boss resigns over predator’s abuse
The CEO finally acknowledges the rampant sexual abuse committed by industry titan Johnny Kitagawa.
Bruce Springsteen postpones shows over stomach ulcer
The 73-year-old rock legend calls off eight concerts he was due to play on his US tour this month.
BBC’s Nick Owen back at work after cancer treatment
The well-known broadcaster returns on Monday after surgery for aggressive prostate cancer.
Mercury Music Prize: Ezra Collective become first jazz winners
They won the £25,000 for their album Where I’m Meant To Be, which is the first-ever jazz album to win.
Ken Dodd’s widow saves ‘invaluable’ notebooks that he wanted to go up in flames
The comedian left instructions to burn hundreds of private books he filled with jokes and thoughts.
Rolling Stones on the red carpet after new album launch
The band confirms the release of Hackney Diamonds, their first album of original material since 2005.
Freddie Mercury: Queen star’s piano and other items fetch high prices at auction
Thousands of personal items belonging to the late Queen frontman are sold at a Sotheby’s auction.
Billy Connolly mural under threat by Glasgow student housing
A mural dedicated to the Big Yin will be covered up if plans for student housing go ahead.
Runrig singer Bruce Guthro dies aged 62
The singer-songwriter’s former bandmate Pete Wishart described him as an exceptional musician.
BBC Director of Sport Barbara Slater announces retirement
BBC Director of Sport Barbara Slater is to retire after 14 years in the role and 40 years at the BBC
Deezer and UMU to launch ‘artist-centric’ streaming model
The new streaming model will generate bigger royalties for artists that people choose to listen to.
Ian McKellen performs alongside Roger Allam in Frank & Percy
The actor stars alongside Roger Allam in the comedy Frank & Percy at The Other Palace.
Call of Duty: London Royal Ravens esports franchise moves to US
The move means there will be no UK or European teams in the 2024 Call of Duty league.
Linda Evangelista had mastectomy after breast cancer diagnosis
The supermodel reveals she has “one foot in the grave” after her cancer returned following surgery.
