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A composite image of three stock photos shows on the left the Blackpool Tower against a backdrop of the city skyline, in the middle a view of the Ipswich Waterfront with yachts and small boats floating on the river in front of buildings next to the water, and on the right an aerial view of the Milton Keynes Rose - a circular park feature with stones in the middle - against the backdrop of buildings in Milton Keynes.

Blackpool, Ipswich, Milton Keynes among nine finalists for UK City of Culture 2029

The nine-strong longlist of cities will receive a £60,000 boost of funding to develop a full bid plan.

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An AI created image of Zendaya and Tom Holland getting married

'Babe, they're AI' - Zendaya says it wasn't just fans fooled by fake wedding photos

The star has spoken about the viral images that appeared to show her marrying partner Tom Holland.

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Culture

Len Deighton obituary: How a cookery cartoonist became a master spy writer

Best-selling spy author whose workaday secret agents were a world away from the glamour of James Bond.

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Culture

Prince William joins Greg James on Comic Relief bike ride

The Radio 1 Breakfast host was joined by a special guest on the latest leg of his charity challenge.

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Newsbeat

A vibrant painting showing a man in a blue jacket with brown swept back hair and round glasses who is sat at a table with an orange table cloth outside.

'Pinch me moment' for optometrist painted by Hockney

Optometrist Jack Lupton, from Malvern, says seeing his painting in a gallery is "pretty phenomenal".

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England

Vivian Panka stands centre in a trio, wearing a pink studded jacket and pink chequered dress with brown hair. On each side of her stands a member of the Plastics clique, Gretchen Wieners and Karen Smith, both of whom wear bright pink jackets

Actress says being cast as Regina George is 'monumental'

Vivian Panka is the first black actress to play the character full-time in in the UK production of Mean Girls.

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Wales

Clunes as Edwards. He wears a white shirt, with black suit jacket and tie. his right hand is rested on the desk in front of him, with his left reaching out

Playing Huw Edwards a challenge on a number of levels - Martin Clunes

Wuthering Heights star Martin Clunes plays the former BBC newsreader in a new Channel 5 series.

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Wales

Michael B Jordan smiles at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant as he holds a burger. His Oscar sits on the table next to him.

And the burger goes to... Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win at In-N-Out

Hours after winning best actor, Jordan joins an exclusive list of famous faces to celebrate an Oscar victory with a burger.

A close up shot of Michael Sheen. He has a grey beard and curly greying hair, and smiles at the camera. The background is blurred.

Michael Sheen to replace Richard Osman as House of Games quiz show host

He will replace Richard Osman, who has presented House Of Games for the last nine years.

BBC urges court to dismiss Trump Panorama lawsuit

The US president is suing for defamation over the way Panorama spliced together parts of a speech he made.

Russell Kane, a man wearing a white t-shirt and a black jacket is gesticulating with his hands as he talks into a microphone. He is pictured against a brightly coloured backdrop which is yellow and has additional block colour elements.

Russell Kane to star in Romeo and Juliet reboot

Comedian Russell Kane will be treading the boards as part of the New Vic's 40th anniversary year.

Headshots of Tina Fey - who is wearing a diamond necklace and black-rimmed glasses - Riz Ahmed - who is smiling and wearing a white hoodie and black cap - and Jamie Dornan who is wearing a blue shirt and suit jacket.

Tina Fey, Riz Ahmed and Jamie Dornan named Saturday Night Live UK hosts

The six-episode series, based on the long-running US variety show, will launch on 21 March.

Features & analysis

A 1989 promotional photo for The B-52s shows the band posing in a variety of bright colours against a yellow backdrop. Singer Fred Schneider is wearing a pair of sci-fi spectacles and Kate Pierson has her right hand raised to the air

Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey

The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets.

Picture of Maya Jama on the Brit Awards red carpet in March 2026

Maya Jama: 'My dream acting role is to play a monster or villain'

The Love Island host explains why she is keen to move into acting after joining the cast of The Gentlemen.

Claudia Winkleman sits on a green velvet sofa wearing a burgundy blazer and trousers

Claudia Winkleman's new chat show splits critics

Jeff Goldblum, Vanessa Williams, Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen starred in the inaugural episode.

Two women in white wedding dresses hug each other, they are outside on a stone patio

BBC comedy spotlights a romantic dilemma some disabled people face

Co-creator and star of We Might Regret This, Kyla Harris on delving into issues rarely seen on screen.

Morrissey, wearing a blue suit jacket, holds one hand to his head as he performs on stage

Morrissey 'too tired' to perform, and 12 other excuses for cancelled concerts

From ham sandwiches to cat-induced injuries, here are some of the excuses for gigs being cancelled.

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Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey

The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets.

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Greg James at the front of a tandem bike with Prince William sitting behind him. They both smile and wear black long-sleeve tops and red helmets.

Prince William joins Greg James on bike ride

The Prince of Wales joined Radio 1's Greg James on his 630-mile tandem bike ride challenge.

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'Babe, they're AI' - Zendaya says it wasn't just fans fooled by fake wedding photos

The star has spoken about the viral images that appeared to show her marrying partner Tom Holland.

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Eurovision fans watch the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest final on a giant screen in host city Liverpool. Many fans are dressed up, including the man in the centre of the photo who wears a silver jumpsuit and sunglasses and wears a silver cap with a giant silver star on the top.

Where and when is the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest taking place?

The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Vienna after Austrian singer JJ won the 2025 event.

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Jeff Goldblum smiles. He is wearing a white shirt and tie with a dark grey jacket, and black glasses with thick rims.

Jeff Goldblum has notes for Claudia Winkleman's editor

Claudia Winkleman talks to Jeff Goldblum about his time on film sets.

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Keith Haring crouching in front of one of his artworks (Credit: Getty Images)

Has pop icon Keith Haring been 'sanitised'?

From shop rails to gallery walls, the late New York artist's distinctive humanoid figures are ubiquitous these days – but some worry his work's real meaning is being lost.

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Len Deighton is seen staring into camera. He is leaning on the roof of a black London tax with his elbow and has his hand on his head.

Len Deighton obituary: How a cookery cartoonist became a master spy writer

Best-selling spy author whose workaday secret agents were a world away from the glamour of James Bond.

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Conan O'Brien on stage at the Oscars wearing a crown, gown and holding an Oscar with a fake eagle of top of it (Credit: Getty Images)

Six reasons why it was the best Oscars in years

In recent times, the Academy Awards have become stale. But this year, they felt fresher and more exciting than they have for a long while. Here's why.

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A composite image shows Emma Stone on the right, Wunmi Mosaku in the middle, and Kate Hudson on the right, all in eye-catching dresses at the Oscars red carpet.

Oscars red carpet: Stars and fashion in pictures

Hollywood's biggest stars turn on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony.

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