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Exhibition celebrates Beryl Cook in adopted home

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:20:59 GMT

Plymouth hosts an exhibition and sculpture trail of the artist's work.

Inquest told actor William Rush found unconscious

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:02:21 GMT

The actor from Bury, Greater Manchester, starred in Waterloo Road between 2009 and 2013.

Eight surprise takeaways from the Oscar nominations

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:07:32 GMT

Paul Mescal and Chase Infiniti missed out, while other actors carried their films to a nomination.

Film about Palestinian girl's desperate plea was a 'way to not feel helpless', says director

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:01:05 GMT

Kaouther Ben Hani's Oscar hopeful, The Voice of Hind Rajab, tells the tale of a girl killed in Gaza.

BBC apologises to sacked presenter over homophobic abuse

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 01:23:13 GMT

An internal investigation found there was a case to answer over several incidents raised by former BBC Radio Cornwall presenter Jack Murley.

Cosmetic doctor sorry for picking apart singer Troye Sivan's looks on TikTok

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:48:19 GMT

The singer hit out at Dr Zayn Khalid Majeed - who says he will try to have a positive impact with his content.

Wunmi Mosaku's rise from Manchester estate to Oscar nomination

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:35:35 GMT

Actress Wunmi Mosaku is nominated for an Oscar for her role as Annie in the vampire horror Sinners.

Spanish prosecutors dismiss Julio Iglesias sex assault allegations

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:53:53 GMT

They say Spanish courts do not have the competence to investigate complaints committed overseas by non-residents.

Ashton Kutcher: Hollywood isn't to blame for pushing unrealistic beauty standards

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:40:20 GMT

The actor stars in The Beauty, which explores the negative impact of a world full of beautiful people.

Olivia Dean receives surprise Elton John call on camping trip

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:02:44 GMT

Sir Elton tells Dean "I'm proud of you" as she cooks sausages and beans on a camping stove in Pembrokeshire.

Vampire film Sinners breaks Oscar nominations record

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:10:44 GMT

The horror is up for 16 awards - setting a new record for the most Oscar nominations for a single film.

Explosive bust-ups, secret relationships and extreme reactions: The Traitors' best moments

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:12:54 GMT

As another series ends, we look back at the most memorable moments from Stephen's facial expressions to Matt's proposition.

Knitwear, jumpsuits and Cluedo: Traitors fashion explained

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:03:54 GMT

It's not just what they say or how they act that influences their fellow contestants - it's how they dress, too.

Beckham v Peltz Beckham: Could Brooklyn torpedo the family brand?

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:05:28 GMT

Brooklyn's explosive post about Brand Beckham "has ruptured it from within", one commentator says.

How to watch the Oscar-nominated films

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:15:17 GMT

Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up.

Anna Wintour and Liz Hurley among mourners at Valentino's funeral

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:47:41 GMT

Fashion and film stars gathered in Rome on Friday for the funeral of the fashion designer Valentino Garavani.

Brooklyn Beckham's wedding DJ speaks about 'awkward' dance

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:10:09 GMT

The groom has said his mother Victoria "danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone".

The Traitors stars serve up drama in nail-biting final

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:25:14 GMT

After three weeks, the latest series of The Traitors came to its dramatic climax in Friday's finale.

Oscars 2026: Nominees list in full

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:08:59 GMT

This year's list of Oscar nominees includes One Battle After Another, Sinners and Hamnet.

How long would you last in the Traitors castle? Take our test to find out

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:00:31 GMT

Work through our scenarios to find out if you've got a taste for deception or a nose for detection.

Producer's pride at Arctic Monkeys' legendary debut 20 years on

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:10:57 GMT

Arctic Monkeys' first album was released on 23 January 2006 and went on to sell 2.5 million copies.

Robbie Williams breaks The Beatles' chart record

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:59:47 GMT

The star's latest album, Britpop, debuts at number one, giving Williams his 16th solo UK chart-topper.

'I was in bed': How British-born actor Delroy Lindo heard about Oscar nomination

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:08:33 GMT

Lindo and his Sinners co-star Wunmi Mosaku are the only two UK actors nominated for an Oscar this year.

Behind the scenes of the star-studded charity album featuring Olivia Rodrigo

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:16:04 GMT

Olivia Rodrigo, Arctic Monkeys and Pulp are among the artists who recorded new songs for War Child.

Hamnet writer Maggie O'Farrell says Oscar nod 'very surreal'

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:27:00 GMT

Hamnet, based on the novel written by Coleraine-born Maggie O'Farrell, picks up eight Oscar nominations.