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Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for life-limiting muscle condition a 'victory'

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:20:52 GMT

All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.

Rickie, Melvin and Dean McCullough to leave Radio 1 in schedule shake-up

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:23:15 GMT

Jeremiah Asiamah will join Charlie Hedges in the Live Lounge, among other changes.

TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:08:33 GMT

It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.

Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:40:58 GMT

The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.

24m tune in to watch England-Argentina

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:51:33 GMT

England's defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final attracts an audience of 24 million on the BBC.

Sam Neill: A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:10:38 GMT

The actor built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.

'The perfect football song': Why England fans and players love Wonderwall

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:15:40 GMT

David Beckham joined in with the latest Oasis singalong, following England's World Cup win in Miami.

Claudia Winkleman quits chat show after one series

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:37:32 GMT

Winkleman said she was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunity, but had been "too nervous" to enjoy it.

Michael Sheen stars in comedy about UFOs after claiming he saw one over hometown

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:08:33 GMT

The UFO comedy film is a debut from director Simon Ryninks who was inspired by his west Wales roots.

Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:03:02 GMT

Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Anya Taylor-Joy are among the stars who have been cast so far.

What if Bluey spoke one of the world's oldest living languages?

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:07:05 GMT

Five episodes of the award-winning children’s cartoon have been released in Australian Indigenous language for the first time.

The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:04:58 GMT

The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.

BBC's serious challenges laid bare in annual report

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:18:35 GMT

The BBC issues a call to arms for a new funding model to replace the licence fee, media editor Katie Razzall says.

Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:28:22 GMT

Neill died in Sydney on Monday, with his family saying his death was 'sudden and unexpected'.

Ten unheard tracks from David Bowie's early career to be released

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:48:07 GMT

The previously unheard tracks from the 1960s were recorded when Bowie went by the stage name Davie Jones.

Amnesty 'regret' over criticism of JK Rowling's sexual violence support centre

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:08:20 GMT

The human rights charity had characterised the women-only service in Edinburgh as "anti-rights".

Sam Neill's best-known roles in pictures

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:19:44 GMT

The beloved actor's career ranged from box office blockbusters to thrillers and award-winning dramas.