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Jethro Tull founding member dies aged 82 -- Lead singer Ian Anderson says Mick Abrahams was "vitally important" to the band's early line-up.11 hours ago
Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out -- Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.1 day ago
Someone thought I was actually the woman from Baby Reindeer and screamed in my face, says actress -- Actress Jessica Gunning says she is sometimes stopped and occasionally confused with her character.1 day ago
Stranger Things: What could happen next as the show's finale looms? -- Fans do not have long to wait, as the show returns in the UK on Boxing Day and then New Year's Day.1 day ago
Russell Brand charged with new offences of rape and sexual assault -- Russell Brand will appear in court on 20 January 2026 over the new charges.1 day ago
No charge over Bob Vylan IDF chants at Glastonbury -- Avon and Somerset Police says the incident "does not meet the criminal threshold" for prosecution.1 day ago
Tributes to TikTok star gaming gran who died aged 78 -- Agnes, or EpicGamerGrandma as she was known online, passed away in hospital after suffering from a stroke.19 hours ago
Judge quashes antisemitism case against comedian Reginald D Hunter -- A judge says the Campaign Against Antisemitism's private prosecution was intended to get Hunter "cancelled".1 day ago
Susan Boyle receives 'hero' jacket from superstar fan Timothée Chalamet -- The Scottish singer has been gifted a jacket by the US actor after he hailed her one of his biggest British heroes.1 day ago
Bake Off, Strictly or Amandaland? The TV highlights over Christmas -- Stranger Things, Two Doors Down and The Celebrity Apprentice are among this year's highlights.3 days ago
Binge-watching 2025's Christmas films: The good, the bad and the so-bad-it's-good -- Kiefer Sutherland, Michelle Pfeiffer and Kate Winslet all star in new festive films this Christmas.11 days ago
Chris Rea: The car enthusiast whose love of driving inspired his songs -- The rock and blues singer's love of cars and driving was the inspiration for many of his songs.2 days ago
Unexpected comebacks and operatic pop: The best albums and songs of 2025 -- From Pulp's unexpected comeback to Rosalía's experimental pop, here's the best music of the year.3 days ago
Why Hollywood battle could change how you watch sport -- A multi-billion dollar takeover fight is being played out in Hollywood - and Premier League bosses will be watching on closely.1 day ago
Friends and The Middle actor Pat Finn dies aged 60 -- Finn was also an improvisation performer and appeared in various sitcoms throughout the 1990s and 2000s.4 hours ago
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to present Strictly for last time -- The pair will oversee the Strictly Christmas Special on Thursday, before bowing out from the show.8 hours ago
Sam Ryder sings You're Christmas to Me -- Watch a clip of Sam's festive hit performed with the BBC Concert Orchestra for the Radio 2 Piano Room.18 hours ago
It got VERY sweaty in the Stranger Things Vecna costume -- The Stranger Things actor tells Radio 1 that sweat would pour out of the ear holes during filming.20 hours ago
The Salt Path and 2025's most scandalous books -- In 2025, personal stories proved popular and powerful – but several controversies raised questions about the future of the memoir genre.22 hours ago