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• Oldham Coliseum: Historic theatre stages final act after funding cut (2023-04-01 01:23:57)
  The final curtain falls on the Oldham Coliseum after it had its Arts Council England funding removed.
• Prince Harry privacy case: battle with Mail owner begins (2023-03-31 23:57:09)
  The Duke listened and took written notes as his court fight with Associated Newspapers began.
• Vampire Survivors team in shock at Bafta Game Awards win (2023-03-31 15:38:51)
  The people behind the indie game say they're still processing their win over blockbuster God of War.
• BBC local staff to strike during May elections over radio cuts (2023-03-31 15:38:30)
  The May strike over cuts to local radio will coincide with local election results coming out.
• Peter Usborne: Private Eye co-founder and publisher dies aged 85 (2023-03-31 12:27:38)
  He also co-founded the satirical current affairs magazine Private Eye.
• Trans singer records effect of testosterone on voice (2023-03-31 11:30:21)
  Trans man Teddy is a musical theatre performer recording differences in his voice as he transitions.
• Stephen Fry to fund UEA American Studies students' year in US (2023-03-31 10:21:02)
  The writer, actor and comedian is to provide £2,500 each to four American studies undergraduates.
• Brian Gillis: LFO founding member dies aged 47 (2023-03-31 09:57:02)
  He was one of three original members of the pop group, which formed in Massachusetts in 1995.
• Gary Lineker row: Ex-ITN boss John Hardie to lead BBC social media review (2023-03-31 09:19:23)
  John Hardie's review of the BBC's guidelines comes in the wake of a row over Gary Lineker's tweets.
• Guvna B: How cousin Michaela Cole inspired rapper's new single (2023-03-31 09:03:03)
  The rapper explains how a voice note from cousin Michaela Coel pushed him to turn the ordeal into art.
• Guvna B: How cousin Michaela Coel inspired rapper's new single (2023-03-31 09:03:03)
  The rapper explains how a voice note from cousin Michaela Coel pushed him to turn the ordeal into art.
• Gwyneth Paltrow awarded $1 and cleared of fault over ski crash (2023-03-31 03:29:46)
  The Oscar winner wins her high-profile case over a 2016 accident in Utah after a dramatic civil trial.
• Gwyneth Paltrow: 6 ski trial moments, from treats to Taylor Swift (2023-03-31 00:15:21)
  There has been a blizzard of publicity surrounding the actress's recent trial in Utah.
• Boygenius: Being called a tortured artist is depowering (2023-03-31 00:06:11)
  How the indie supergroup smashed conventions and defied expectations on their debut album.
• Liverpool's Eurovision arena had 'unacceptable' crowd congestion at gig (2023-03-30 23:54:37)
  Some fans complained that an area of a sold-out gig at the Liverpool arena in November felt unsafe.
• The moment Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash verdict is announced (2023-03-30 23:18:43)
  Ms Paltrow had attended every day of the hearing, before the jury made their verdict.
• Gwyneth Paltrow's unusual trial - in 2 minutes (2023-03-30 22:50:26)
  Fumbling lawyers, struggling experts and a Hollywood actress being sued over a ski crash.
• Bafta Game Awards: God of War wins six but Vampire Survivors takes top prize (2023-03-30 22:01:03)
  God of War: Ragnarok takes the most prizes, but Vampire Survivors is the surprise best game winner.
• 'Pras' Michel trial sees former rapper in court for vast 'influence scheme' (2023-03-30 19:15:23)
  Prosecutors claim the ex-Fugee "Pras" Michel was "willing to break any law" for money.
• Timothy Schofield tells court of sexual act with teen (2023-03-30 18:06:49)
  Timothy Schofield says he felt "so alone" as he told his brother about a sex act with a boy.
• Prince Harry privacy case: Lawyer refers to 'compelling new evidence' (2023-03-30 17:47:33)
  Lawyers for the prince and others reject Associated Newspapers' argument they left it too long to sue.
• BBC to cut 1,000 hours of new TV programming in 2023 to save money (2023-03-30 17:40:51)
  Sport and BBC Four are among the areas to have fewer hours of original coverage to save money.
• Jason Watkins and Clara Francis raise sepsis awareness after daughter's death (2023-03-30 15:01:22)
  Jason Watkins and Clara Francis hope a new ITV documentary will support those who have lost a child.
• Jack Reacher author Lee Child gets honorary degree from Coventry University (2023-03-30 14:30:15)
  Born and raised in Coventry, Child started writing after losing his job in TV.
• Unboxed: Under budget and on time, but was the cultural festival unloved? (2023-03-30 09:42:14)
  A report says Unboxed, initially dubbed the Festival of Brexit, brought economic benefits to the UK.
• Procol Harum: Whiter Shade of Pale lyricist Keith Reid dies (2023-03-30 08:44:39)
  The 76-year-old wrote Procol Harum's biggest hit as well as John Farnham's You're The Voice.
• Jeremy Renner emotional in first interview since snowplough accident (2023-03-30 08:35:20)
  Marvel star Jeremy Renner says he "chose to survive" after being seriously injured by a snowplough.
• Busted: Stardom in social media age is a 'different thing' (2023-03-30 05:08:41)
  Busted star Charlie Simpson says 20th anniversary UK tour is a chance to reconnect with fans.
• Gwyneth Paltrow accuser apologises for 'King Kong' ski trial jab (2023-03-30 00:56:29)
  There were tense moments - and an apology for a 2019 remark - at the trial over a ski crash in Utah.
• Gwyneth Paltrow accuser apologises for 'King Kong' ski trial jibe (2023-03-30 00:56:29)
  There were tense moments - and an apology for a 2019 remark - at the trial over a ski crash in Utah.
• Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero and government critic arrives in US (2023-03-29 23:56:58)
  The outspoken critic of Rwanda's government arrives in America days after being released from prison.
• Paul O'Grady: How Lily Savage defied police who raided a pub with rubber gloves (2023-03-29 23:36:45)
  O'Grady was preparing to go on stage in 1987 when a police officer burst into his dressing room.
• Dmitry Muratov: The Russian journalist refusing to be silenced (2023-03-29 23:00:33)
  Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dmitry Muratov is looking for hope in his country's younger generation.
• Dmitry Muratov: Nuclear warning from Russia's Nobel-winning journalist (2023-03-29 23:00:33)
  Dmitry Muratov says no-one knows if the Russian president will press the nuclear button.
• Paul O'Grady alter ego Lily Savage 'a voice for a queer generation' (2023-03-29 18:15:14)
  Fellow drag queens praised the character for helping to pave the way for thousands of artists.
• Melissa Joan Hart: I helped kids flee shooting (2023-03-29 17:54:20)
  The Sabrina The Teenage Witch actress says she was near Monday's deadly Nashville school shooting.
• Oxford Music and Folk promoter denies racist comments (2023-03-29 16:36:18)
  Geoff Smith claims his account was hacked at the time the offensive tweets were made.
• Associated Newspapers says Prince Harry and other accusers are 'out of time' (2023-03-29 16:17:47)
  The Duke of Sussex and six others are bringing a legal case against Associated Newspapers.
• Fitzwilliam Museum will return painting stolen by Nazis (2023-03-29 16:11:59)
  A panel finds the Gustave Courbet landscape was seized from its Jewish owner in occupied Paris in 1941.
• Philip Schofield's brother 'admitted sex acts with teen' to TV star (2023-03-29 14:53:57)
  Timothy Schofield, 54, told his famous brother about sex acts with a teen boy, a court hears.
• Phillip Schofield's brother 'admitted sex acts with teen' to TV star (2023-03-29 14:53:57)
  Timothy Schofield, 54, told his famous brother about sex acts with a teen boy, a court hears.
• Esports: The female Call of Duty gamer making history (2023-03-29 14:01:05)
  Kelsie Grieg became the first female to qualify for the Call of Duty Challengers Elite tournament.
• The enduring appeal of Dungeons and Dragons (2023-03-29 13:01:08)
  The enduring appeal of Dungeons and Dragons
• Paul O'Grady obituary: From Lily Savage to TV national treasure, with a love of dogs (2023-03-29 12:15:20)
  How Paul O'Grady went from a mould-breaking drag comedian to a much-loved prime-time TV host.
• Paul O'Grady: Camilla says she is 'deeply saddened' by TV star's death (2023-03-29 10:55:36)
  The Queen Consort says the late broadcaster's "infectious humour lit up the lives of so many".
• Paul O'Grady: TV career highlights for presenter and comedian who died aged 67 (2023-03-29 08:42:05)
  The TV presenter and comedian died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday, his husband says.
• Paul O'Grady on his alter ego Lily Savage (2023-03-29 06:37:34)
  The presenter and comedian, who has died at the age of 67, found fame as his drag queen persona.
• Scotland to pause involvement with Venice Biennale art exhibition (2023-03-29 06:10:05)
  A review is to be carried out of Scotland's role at the world's oldest art exhibition.
• Paul O'Grady: TV presenter and comedian dies aged 67 (2023-03-29 04:06:22)
  The TV presenter and comedian died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening, his partner says.
• Paul O'Grady: A life in pictures (2023-03-29 03:48:26)
  His career spanned more than three decades - from drag acts in London, to an MBE and beyond.
• Gwyneth Paltrow 'visibly upset' after ski crash, says daughter (2023-03-29 01:26:36)
  Testimony from Apple and Moses Martin was read to jurors about the 2016 collision on the slopes in Utah.
• Physics of Paltrow ski crash causes court confusion (2023-03-29 01:24:12)
  An expert witness faces a testy cross-examination as tries to lay out the science of the collision.
• Gwyneth Paltrow trial lawyer tries to solve a physics puzzle (2023-03-29 01:24:12)
  An expert witness faces a testy cross-examination as tries to lay out the science of the collision.
• D and D: Why Hollywood is keen on a 50-year-old game (2023-03-29 00:25:35)
  As the role-playing game inspires another Hollywood adaptation, we look at its enduring popularity.
• D & D: Why Hollywood is keen on a 50-year-old game (2023-03-29 00:25:35)
  As the role-playing game inspires another Hollywood adaptation, we look at its enduring popularity.
• Dungeons & Dragons: Why Hollywood is keen on a 50-year-old game (2023-03-29 00:25:35)
  As the role-playing game inspires another Hollywood adaptation, we look at its enduring popularity.
• Ticketmaster faces lawsuit over Drake ticket prices (2023-03-29 00:15:11)
  A Canadian class-action lawsuit alleges that the ticketing site inflated prices in "bad faith".
• The trial with A-listers, a Fugee and a fugitive (2023-03-28 22:04:44)
  The trial of former Fugee Pras Michel could see Leonardo DiCaprio and White House insiders testify.
• Prince Harry accuses Associated Newspapers of 'criminality' (2023-03-28 22:01:06)
  The Duke of Sussex is bringing a legal case alongside six other claimants, including Sir Elton John.
• Richard Sharp unsuitable to be BBC chairman, ex-director general John Birt says (2023-03-28 15:57:18)
  Richard Sharp was an "unsuitable candidate", former BBC director general John Birt tells MPs.
• Timothy Schofield accused of sexually abusing teen (2023-03-28 15:50:13)
  Timothy Schofield, 54, from Bath, appears at Exeter Crown Court and denies 11 charges of abuse.
• Gary Lineker wins appeal over £4.9m tax bill (2023-03-28 15:09:24)
  The sports presenter's dispute with HMRC centred on whether he was a freelancer or an employee.
• TV star David Jason discovers daughter, 52, by Port Talbot ex (2023-03-28 14:57:18)
  Abi Harris is said to have been born in 1970 after he and her mum Jennifer Hill had a relationship.
• Eurovision: UK and Ukrainian artists join forces on EuroFestival line-up (2023-03-28 12:30:12)
  Past winner Jamala will perform at a cultural festival to tie in with the song contest in Liverpool.
• Angélique Kidjo says the Grammys 'need diversity' (2023-03-28 10:45:47)
  "We are working on it," says the star, who sits on the awards' board of trustees.
• Daisy May Cooper admits she used to shoplift before This Country (2023-03-28 10:21:52)
  Ms Cooper says her and brother Charlie Cooper's action were "awful" and "not right morally".
• Creed III actor Jonathan Majors charged with assault and harassment (2023-03-28 09:19:05)
  A 30-year-old woman says she was injured in an altercation with the Creed III star on Saturday.
• Reach for the Stars: The perils of being a 90s pop star (2023-03-28 02:39:35)
  Exhaustion, fist fights and no money: A new book, Reach For The Stars, uncovers pop's dirty secrets.
• Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash trial: Accuser heard 'blood-curdling scream' (2023-03-27 22:36:37)
  A man suing Gwyneth Paltrow over a ski crash says it sounded "like someone was out of control".
• Harry's power play: Why has the prince turned up at court? (2023-03-27 16:23:01)
  The prince's appearance at London’s High Court took many by surprise.
• The OnlyFans creators getting tax deductible breast implants (2023-03-27 14:50:46)
  An unnamed creator became the first case to be known to the media, but it's not a new phenomenon.
• Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash trial: Who's who (2023-03-27 14:25:52)
  Paltrow's accuser Terry Sanderson will testify on Monday, as will three members of her family,
• Prince Harry and Elton John appear at High Court in Associated Newspapers hearing (2023-03-27 13:54:19)
  The Duke of Sussex has accused the publisher of the Daily Mail of unlawful information gathering.
• Ed Sheeran invites Wiltshire singer from crowd up on stage (2023-03-27 13:45:00)
  Singer-songwriter Luke Gittins plays Sheeran covers on YouTube and was spotted by the star at a gig.
• Italian art experts astonished by David statue uproar in Florida (2023-03-27 13:24:44)
  A Florida school head was forced out after the famous Michaelangelo statue was shown to art students.
• Actor Orlando Bloom meets children affected by Ukraine war and visits Zelensky (2023-03-27 12:23:28)
  The Lord of the Rings star, who is a goodwill ambassador for Unicef, also met President Zelensky.
• Gary Lineker says he teared up over co-hosts' support in impartiality row (2023-03-27 12:13:53)
  The football TV host says had "a tear in my eye" after his co-presenters supported him over BBC row.
• Prince Harry turns up to High Court in Associated Newspapers hearing (2023-03-27 10:12:58)
  The Duke of Sussex has accused the publisher of the Daily Mail of unlawful information gathering.
• Linda Nolan says cancer has spread to her brain, in fourth diagnosis (2023-03-27 09:44:49)
  It is her fourth diagnosis with the disease, and says it is "frightening" but is "staying positive".
• Prince Harry arrives for newspaper phone-tapping High Court hearing (2023-03-27 09:19:43)
  He is attending the High Court as legal proceedings begin in a phone-tapping and privacy case.
• Harry Potter: Final coin issued to celebrate 25th anniversary (2023-03-27 08:03:41)
  The coin features Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and completes the collection.
• 1Xtra: Reece Parkinson leaves BBC radio station after six years (2023-03-27 06:06:31)
  BBC Newsbeat gets help from a very special guest to give the drive-time host the perfect send-off.
• Arlo Parks on creating her version of My Bloody Valentine's 'wall of sound' (2023-03-27 05:40:44)
  The singer-songwriter says she will show her love of bands like My Bloody Valentine on her second LP.
• BBC drama explores realities of Northern Ireland policing (2023-03-27 05:37:42)
  Blue Lights follows three rookie police officers during their probation period in the police force.
• Bucket list dream for Emmerdale fan and her crocheted blanket (2023-03-27 04:58:52)
  Designers on the ITV soap say they will feature Julie Cass's crocheted blanket on set.
• Eurovision 2023: Mae Muller and other hopefuls get pre-parties started across Europe (2023-03-27 00:00:41)
  Participants of the song contest begin the build-up to Liverpool by performing for fans across Europe.
• Jonathan Majors: Creed III actor arrested on assault charges (2023-03-26 16:10:48)
  The Hollywood star's lawyer says his client is innocent and expects charges to be dropped imminently.
• Christine and the Queens on enlisting Madonna for 'weird musical' (2023-03-26 08:41:09)
  The singer has enlisted Madonna for his new album and debuted new material at the 6 Music Festival.
• Daniel Radcliffe and Erin Darke expecting first child (2023-03-26 04:29:13)
  The 33-year-old Harry Potter actor and his partner Erin Darke are due to become parents later this year.
• Alison Hammond: Man arrested over blackmail claims (2023-03-25 21:42:47)
  Police say they arrested a 36-year-old man at an address in Warwickshire on Saturday evening.
• Andrew Lloyd Webber's son Nicholas dies aged 43 (2023-03-25 20:59:03)
  The composer says his family is "totally bereft" by the loss of his Grammy-nominated son Nick.
• Parklife: Manchester festival must leave positive impact, director says (2023-03-25 09:25:52)
  The Manchester music festival needs to be "as sustainable as possible", one of its directors says.
• Drama in the courtroom as Gwyneth Paltrow testifies (2023-03-25 02:01:52)
  From jaw dropping comments to questions about Taylor Swift, Paltrow's court testimony wasn't shy of drama.
• Gwyneth Paltrow trial: Actress denies hit-and-run in ski crash (2023-03-25 00:55:22)
  The actress testifies she felt "hurt and violated" when she says a man crashed into her on the slope.
• Croydon residents react to Borough of Culture announcement (2023-03-21 06:12:03)
  Could events highlighting creativity be what brings the struggling borough back from the brink?

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