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Maya Jama and Richard E Grant wearing the traitors' green cloak

Traitors claim their first victim as Richard E Grant tries to save his skin

There was a murder and a recruitment in the latest episode, and that was just in the opening minutes.

K-pop giants Stray Kids join BTS in boycotting the Grammys

Stray Kids become the second major act to withdraw from the Grammys over the new best Asian Pop award.

Noel Gallagher guitar sells for £12,000 at auction

The instrument was one of a number of items which belonged to a former Oasis sound engineer.

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Alison Hammond smiles as she appears on the red carpet at the NTA's 2025 at The O2 Arena on September 10, 2025 in London, England.

Alison Hammond returns home from hospital after rushing off This Morning

The This Morning presenter said she believes she experienced a panic attack on Friday's show.

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Olivia Rodrigo on her Unraveled tour. She has long dark hair and is wearing a white top and pink shorts.

Spoiler alert! Is social media ruining big gig surprises?

Big moments from headline acts are shared online long before many fans see their favourite artists.

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Olivia Dean on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards

Olivia Dean accused of copying Bill Withers' Just The Two of Us

The star's record label is sued over similarities between her song I've Seen It and Withers' classic.

Film festival celebrates British-Latino identity

The Latino film festival in the capital will screen 60 films from 27 countries over five days.

A crowd is standing in front of a stage at Glastonbury during sunset.

First Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out

Coach tickets for the 2027 festival are all snapped up in under 30 minutes.

Dolly Parton in a white rhinestone top with blonde hair, and her arms outstretched.

Dolly Parton sings Jolene in Welsh in recording released after her death

Parton's niece Jada Star and Welsh singer Bronwen Lewis say the country artist was proud to sing in Welsh.

Conrad Cronos Lant on stage with Venom at the Sweden Rock Festival in June 2026. He is bald at the front but has really long, dark reddish brown hair flowing down from the top of his head. He has his mouth open as if shouting but his face suggests happiness. He also has a short, stubbly goatee beard and moustache with flecks of grey. He is wearing a black leather waistcoat with a really big buttoned pocket and laces tied at the side seam. Under that is a black vest which seems to be a Rolling Stones T-shirt that has had the collar and sleeves cut off. He also wears black leather trousers, a thick bronze coloured link chain round his neck and a black sweatband on his wrist. He is playing a blood red and black coloured bass guitar and behind him are symbols on one side of a drum kit with the drummer's right arm in the air.

Black metal mourns pioneering Venom frontman

Newcastle rock giants Venom describe Conrad Cronos Lant as "fearless and unmistakable".

Phil, who has shoulder-length dark brown hair, and is wearing a black bucket hat, black t-shirt and black jacket. He is holding a guitar and is stood on a stage with a large drum set behind him.

Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell died from multi-organ failure, inquest hears

The Welsh rockstar suffered complications from "necessary" surgeries, an inquest into his death heard.

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Claudia Winkleman emerging from a coffin

Chaos, coffins and 'Claudiapatra' steal the show in Celebrity Traitors

There is paranoia, confusion and a battle to survive among the celebrities as they fight for survival.

Benjamin has long brown hair which is swept back and he is smiling. He is wearing a black T-shirt and is standing in front of a red glittery backdrop that has white text on it reading "BBC Upload".

'I watched 800 films in Covid, now I direct them'

Benjamin Williams from Malvern has worked on Apple TV's Slow Horses for its upcoming season.

Watch: Moment Esther Rantzen reunites man with children he saved from Nazi occupation

Sir Nicholas Winton's story became national news when he appeared on That's Life! in February 1988.

Esther Rantzen pictured at the BBC, 13th October 1971

Dame Esther Rantzen: That's Life! presenter, Childline founder and campaigner for assisted dying

The star presented That's Life! for two decades and set up two national helplines, including Childline.

Music fans blow bubbles as they watch festival acts on the pyramid stage at Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset

Mistakes to avoid when buying Glastonbury tickets

Tips and expert advice to ensure you have the best success when buying Glastonbury 2027 tickets.

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The Celebrity Traitors connections that might surprise you

Lots of the stars have worked together, some are good friends - and that can impact the show's dynamics.

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A picture of the mural - it has a purple background, the woman depicted- Josephine, has a long white dress, with Manx words written in gold.

Ramsey mural aims to 'elevate' famous Manx poet

Situated in Parliament Street, the mural celebrates Josephine Kermode, known by her name the Cushag.

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Alison Hammond returns home from hospital after rushing off This Morning

The This Morning presenter said she believes she experienced a panic attack on Friday's show.

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Traitors claim their first victim as Richard E Grant tries to save his skin

There was a murder and a recruitment in the latest episode, and that was just in the opening minutes.

A traditional red-brick Palladian-style country house with clipped evergreen topiary shrubs (Credit: Peter Dixon)

The faux-historic mansions dividing opinion

From faux Regency to mock Georgian, brand-new but period-style English country houses are increasingly popular in the UK, US and elsewhere. What is their appeal?

Olivia Dean sings into a microphone in front of an orange background. She has wavy hair and wearing a dress.

Olivia Dean accused of copying song Just the Two of Us

British pop star Olivia Dean has been accused of copying the melody of Bill Withers' soul classic Just The Two of Us in a legal case filed in California.

Alison Hammond smiling at the camera in a denim blouse in front of a green curtain

Alison Hammond has heart check-up in hospital after rushing off This Morning while on air

The host says she is "fine" but getting checked after leaving midway through Friday's This Morning.

Aerial view of a large building surrounding by trees.

Theatre closing down due to 'challenging time'

The theatre was founded 40 years ago on the edge of Bodmin Moor.

K-pop giants Stray Kids join BTS in boycotting the Grammys

Stray Kids become the second major act to withdraw from the Grammys over the new best Asian Pop award.