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Ten unheard tracks from David Bowie's early career to be released
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:48:07 GMT
The previously unheard tracks from the 1960s were recorded when Bowie went by the stage name Davie Jones.
Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey joins Strictly line-up
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:43:25 GMT
Dame Sarah, who has won 30 medals for Great Britain, is the seventh celebrity to be confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing.
Sam Neill: A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:10:38 GMT
The actor built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.
24m tune in to watch England-Argentina
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:51:33 GMT
England's defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final attracts an audience of 24 million on the BBC.
Original watercolours by William Weston Young expected to fetch up to £25,000 at auction
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:10:15 GMT
A series of watercolours by ceramicist William Weston Young are to go under the hammer.
Kris Jenner's mother Mary Jo dies aged 91
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:24:54 GMT
Mary Jo 'MJ' Campbell was featured on multiple episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians over the years.
Bonnie Tyler funeral plans announced as fans invited to line the streets
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:17:21 GMT
Bonnie Tyler's coffin will be brought to her Mumbles home, with fans invited to "pay their respects".
16 World Cup viral moments - from Posh Spice's calm reaction to Haaland's bromance
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:40:03 GMT
We look at some of the most memorable scenes during the 2026 World Cup that set the internet alight.
The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:04:58 GMT
The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.
Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:32:35 GMT
She won for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV's Casualty.
Lauren Laverne diagnosed with blood and bone marrow disorder
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:03:31 GMT
The broadcaster reveals she has smouldering myeloma, which can develop into a type of blood cancer.
Andrew Flintoff crash passenger 'suffered PTSD and back injuries', court documents alleges
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:27:24 GMT
The particulars of Racing driver Paul Rees's claim against BBC Studios said he is suing for upwards of £100,000.
Bayeux Tapestry in 'wonderful state' after journey to London, French minister says
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:07:24 GMT
The French culture minister has told the BBC that the Bayeux Tapestry is in "a wonderful state".
Sam Neill's best-known roles in pictures
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:19:44 GMT
The beloved actor's career ranged from box office blockbusters to thrillers and award-winning dramas.
The 85-year-old living in her own art installation
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:54:09 GMT
After careers as a teacher, cookbook author and TV chef, Sue Kreitzman's life took a different path.
Trump drops BBC's commercial arm from Panorama lawsuit, but main case remains
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:17:02 GMT
The US president removes BBC Studios from his defamation lawsuit over a controversial documentary.
BBC's serious challenges laid bare in annual report
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:18:35 GMT
The BBC issues a call to arms for a new funding model to replace the licence fee, media editor Katie Razzall says.
Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:03:02 GMT
Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Anya Taylor-Joy are among the stars who have been cast so far.
'The perfect football song': Why England fans and players love Wonderwall
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:15:40 GMT
David Beckham joined in with the latest Oasis singalong, following England's World Cup win in Miami.
Claudia Winkleman quits chat show after one series
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:37:32 GMT
Winkleman said she was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunity, but had been "too nervous" to enjoy it.
Kit Connor and Joe Locke: 'Making a film like Heartstopper will forever be important'
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:52:23 GMT
The Netflix movie brings Alice Oseman's popular screen adaptation to a conclusion.
