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Russell Howard 'devastated' after his baby son died shortly after birth -- The comedian says his son Felix died earlier this year shortly after his wife Cerys had given birth.

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How Oasis fans cracked the Celtic Park gigs code in chip shop video -- Internet sleuths spotted sets of numbers in posters suggesting the map co-ordinates for Celtic's Parkhead stadium in Glasgow.

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Freddie Mercury mural unveiled at Wembley Park -- The artwork is anamorphic, so the image only resolves when viewed from a single marked spot about 65ft away.

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Girl group Katseye are missing two members, but their tour still dazzles -- Reduced but resilient, girl group Katseye received a hero's welcome in London.

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Gavin and Stacey star Rob Brydon's regret at turning down Dolly Parton interview -- The comedian visited Dollywood in his BBC series Rob Brydon's Honky Tonk road trip.

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'Not only did I survive, I thrived' - Meera Syal -- The Wolverhampton-born comedian and actress shares her experiences in her new memoir.

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'Gromit was nearly a cat!': Secrets from 50 years of Aardman -- Aardman turns 50 with stories of cat-like Gromit, silent Shaun and Chicken Run's Oscar legacy.

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Why Northern Ireland was the 'perfect place' for Robin Hood's death -- The Death of Robin Hood, which stars Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer, was filmed entirely in Northern Ireland.

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'Beautiful, vibrant' Disney star Carla Jeffery dies aged 33 -- Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels.

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Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers creator dies at 84 -- Tributes are paid to John Pickles, who formed the novelty pop act in Rotherham in 1989.

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Prue Leith: 'You come into your own growing old' -- The former Great British Bake Off star says ageing is something to celebrate.

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How Victoria Beckham turned her fashion firm around and made it profitable -- The pop star formerly known as Posh Spice has taken nearly two decades to turn a profit.

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Ariana Grande makes emotional tour exit and steps back from public life -- The star makes an emotional farewell as she wraps up a tour she's described as her "last hurrah".

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What famous scenes are in the epic Bayeux Tapestry? -- The 70m (230ft) tapestry, which tells the story of the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings in 1066, will be on display the British Museum.

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In the studio with Kasabian: 'We never thought we'd see success again' -- The rock band invite us into the studio to talk about the unexpected "third act" of their career.

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This actor was told he had Alzheimer's, now he's performing a one-man show -- Peter Marinker is taking on one of Samuel Beckett's most famous plays alone on a London stage.

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The hidden history of a controversial $6m banana -- By sticking a banana to a wall with duct tape and calling it art, Maurizio Cattelan created one of the greatest cultural debates of recent times.

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Man About the House star Richard O'Sullivan dies aged 82 -- His biggest roles included Robin Tripp in 70s TV sitcoms Man About the House and Robin's Nest.

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Oscar contender Wild Horse Nine attacks the CIA -- The new film by Irish director Martin McDonagh stars John Malkovich as a 1970s agent wrestling with his conscience and in danger of spilling secrets. It's a spy yarn with real bite.

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Weekly quiz: What has been named TikTok's song of the summer in the UK? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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Dolly Parton gets new star on Hollywood Walk of Fame after vandalism -- Fans laid flowers on the singer's star after her death, but vandals scratched her name off.

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Gloria Steinem on the trailblazing Ms Magazine -- In 1972, pioneering feminist, journalist and activist Gloria Steinem – who has died at the age of 92 – co-founded the groundbreaking feminist publication Ms Magazine.

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New film Ink makes Rupert Murdoch into a hero -- Danny Boyle's high-energy drama about Murdoch's early years in UK newspapers has opened at the Venice Film Festival – and its flattering portrayal of the man himself is causing debate.

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