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Bond and Paddington could star at Universal park

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 02:00:53 GMT

Lord of the Rings and 007 – but not Harry Potter – are expected at the Bedfordshire theme park.

25-year lease signed with Bradford Live operator

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:44:07 GMT

Council gives details of contract with Trafalgar Entertainment, who have installed seats already.

Minecraft Movie behaviour 'way too funny', director says

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:38:17 GMT

Audience members have been shouting, jumping and throwing popcorn in the air during some screenings.

'Black Mirror could just run and run', says Charlie Brooker

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:11:23 GMT

The unsettling tech-driven anthology is back for a seventh series and there's no shortage of material.

Baller League's 'nonsense' rules bridge sport and entertainment

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:26:12 GMT

The new league, fronted by KSI, has new rules including shorter games, smaller pitches and no corners.

Beyond Paradise is taking a 'grittier' turn

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:02:32 GMT

It seems the fictional Devon town of Shipton Abbott is becoming a more dangerous place to live.

Chloe Qisha: Rising pop star finding fame at just the right time

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:19:21 GMT

Chloe Qisha's 21st Century Cool Girl blew up after it was covered by US singer Kelly Clarkson.

'I thought I wouldn't be here' - David Hockney on his biggest ever exhibition

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:01:43 GMT

The artist opens a major exhibition in Paris, but the 87-year-old feared he wouldn’t make it.

Graham Norton to star in Doctor Who-Eurovision crossover

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:18:27 GMT

The BBC's "voice of Eurovision" will play himself in an episode set at an Interstellar Song Contest.

MPs call for streaming levy to help UK TV industry

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:26:25 GMT

A CMS committee report warns of the need to safeguard "culturally distinct British productions".

From Dubai to Lidl: How one woman's pregnancy craving launched a craze

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 23:37:00 GMT

The story behind the Can’t Get Knafeh of It chocolate bar, which combines the flavours of chocolate, pistachio and tahini with shredded pastry.

Author shot by police after backyard stand-off

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:44:08 GMT

Jillian Lauren, who is married to Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, allegedly brandished a gun at police.

'Don't you drop that!': Ant & Dec join Newcastle players on parade

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 17:19:57 GMT

Tens of thousands of supporters have joined the celebrations as the bus travels through the city.

Gladiators final and The Banksy Story is back: What's coming up this week

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 17:07:27 GMT

Shows including Doctor Who and Black Mirror are to return, as videogame South of Midnight is released.

Moment BBC programme sparks memory of man with dementia

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:03:27 GMT

The use pictures or music to evoke a response in people living with dementia can help start a conversation with loved ones and carers.

Ncuti Gatwa cast as Elizabethan playwright Marlowe

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 06:00:03 GMT

The Doctor Who star will appear in a new play which examines the rivalry between Marlowe and Shakespeare.

Euphoria star Eric Dane diagnosed with ALS

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:16:12 GMT

The US actor, who was also in Grey's Anatomy, has the most common form of motor neurone disease.

Who's who in Celebrity Big Brother

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:24:33 GMT

The latest Celebrity Big Brother begins on ITV - with ex-MP Michael Fabricant and EastEnder Patsy Palmer among the contestants.

Soulja Boy ordered to pay $4m after losing sex assault case

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:27:39 GMT

The rapper was accused of repeatedly beating and assaulting a woman who said she was his assistant.

Pulp unveil their first new album in 24 years

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:20:37 GMT

The band also released a single, Spike Island, described as a sequel to Sorted for E's and Whizz.

Will Poulter and Kit Connor: We shaved each other's heads before filming Warfare

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 01:24:12 GMT

The cast of Alex Garland's film Warfare on how a tough bootcamp taught them to play a US army unit.

Scarlett Johansson hitting Cannes both on-screen and behind the camera

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:45:43 GMT

Her directorial debut will be shown at the festival, as will the Wes Anderson movie she stars in.

Singer and Are You Being Served? star Mike Berry dies

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:57:59 GMT

Berry was the sitcom's last surviving main cast member, and also had two top 10 hit singles.

No misconduct by Coleen Rooney lawyers, says judge

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:45:59 GMT

The pair are locked in a further battle over how much Rebekah Vardy should pay in legal costs.

How 'deaf rage' inspired groundbreaking sign language thriller

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:15:23 GMT

The four-part series tells the story of Daniel Brennan, a deaf man on a journey of revenge.

Elton celebrates 'extraordinary' 10th number one album

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:58:36 GMT

The star says he's "blown away" to top the UK album chart, 52 years after he first achieved the feat.

Never say never on Gavin & Stacey film - Larry Lamb

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:44:29 GMT

Actor Larry Lamb says playing Mick Shipman was the "most extraordinary experience" of his life.