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Romesh Ranganathan 'gutted' over bakery closure

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:52:15 GMT

Coughlans Bakery says it has gone into voluntary liquidation over hikes in national insurance and business rates.

Wonka Netflix show faces backlash for AI-generated Gene Wilder voice

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:01:06 GMT

The actor, who died in 2016, appears in the Netflix show with the consent of his estate.

Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge on belly laughs, sibling vibes and Enola Holmes

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:11:14 GMT

Brown talks to the BBC about having her "hands and heart" all over the detective adventure series.

Duke of York's Theatre to be renamed after Sir Tom Stoppard

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:51:21 GMT

A theatre in London's West End is being renamed after the playwright Sir Tom Stoppard.

BBC radio host Eddie Nestor takes break for cancer treatment

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:56:40 GMT

Eddie Nestor confirms he will be away from the station for a period while he receives chemotherapy.

Canada to make Eurovision Song Contest debut in 2027

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:30:56 GMT

The country becomes the first new participant since Australia joined the contest in 2015.

Madonna was 'jealous of Kylie' - and more things we learned in her Graham Norton interview

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:41:28 GMT

All the revelations from Madonna's chat with Graham Norton, including a big hint about Glastonbury.

PlayStation will stop releasing games on discs in 2028

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:40:58 GMT

The firm said future games would still be sold in shops, but they would come with a digital code only.

Rivals cast used fake cigarettes due to Wales smoking ban

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:29:39 GMT

Oliver Chris said the cast were confused when they were handed plastic cigarettes on set.

Legally Blonde revival Elle - boring and tedious or a hot pink delight?

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:57:59 GMT

The spin-off introduces a new generation to Elle Woods, but critics say young people deserve better.

Union urges GTA 6 maker Rockstar to address working conditions

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:21:02 GMT

The union has called for better working conditions and pay transparency ahead of the GTA 6 release.

Belfast City Council votes in favour of BBC studio use deal

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:05:38 GMT

A council committee has voted against a commercial agreement linked to the £100m Belfast Stories development in the city centre.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on fame, pressure and World Cup fever

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:51:03 GMT

As the Netflix show following their lives returns, the squad open up about their new-found fame.

Queen meets author JK Rowling to mark start of royal week

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:38:32 GMT

The Queen said the pair had spoken about their "deep love of books" and importance of children reading.

Bad Bunny: Latin star lights up London with history-making stadium show

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:46:24 GMT

Pride and a party as the Puerto Rican becomes the first Latin artist to headline a UK stadium.

Chris Brown ordered to pay housekeeper $13m after dog attack

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:45:07 GMT

Maria Aliva was left with scarring, vision loss and nerve damage following the attack in December 2020.

Village People frontman Victor Willis dies aged 74

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:25:48 GMT

Victor Willis was the band's frontman and co-wrote most of their hit songs including YMCA.

Brother of TV star Caroline Flack dies

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:51:39 GMT

Paul Flack, 55, was pronounced dead at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital on 21 June, an inquest hears.

Rare David Bowie items to begin V&A exhibition tour in Dundee

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:23:52 GMT

Stage costumes, musical instruments and drawings are included in the show, which opens in Dundee in November

Tens of thousands rush for tickets to see Bayeux Tapestry in UK

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:23:49 GMT

The historic masterpiece will travel from France to go on display on UK soil for the first time.

Everything we know about Taylor Swift's rumoured NYC wedding celebrations

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:19:10 GMT

The couple has been mum about their upcoming nuptials, but speculation has mounted about a multi-day celebration at Madison Square Garden.

Dame Penelope Keith obituary: The Good Life's funny and formidable star

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:29:06 GMT

The life of the much-loved comedy actress best known as Margo Leadbeatter in The Good Life.

Going to a festival as a neurodivergent person can be tough - but there are ways to recharge

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:03:16 GMT

Some festivals are rolling out calm spaces and noise-cancelling headphones, but there are calls to go further.

Two years ago, she was delivering Amazon parcels - now she's an international star

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:04:36 GMT

R&B singer KWN broke out with the single Worst Behaviour, which she sold on a custom-built website.