BBC 'profoundly regrets' BAFTAs slur controversy, says DG The BBC's outgoing Director-General, Tim Davie, has said the corporation "profoundly regrets" the events around the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Film Awards when a racial slur was broadcast on BBC One. UK • 06 Mar
BBC 'profoundly regrets' BAFTAs slur controversy, says DG The BBC's outgoing Director-General, Tim Davie, has said the corporation "profoundly regrets" the events around the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Film Awards when a racial slur was broadcast on BBC One. UK • 06 Mar
Ant and Dec win court order in arts profit claim Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have been granted a High Court order to obtain information from an art dealer as part of their claim that a consultant made "secret and unauthorised profits" while acting for them in art transactions. Entertainment • 04 Mar
Ant and Dec win court order in arts profit claim Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have been granted a High Court order to obtain information from an art dealer as part of their claim that a consultant made "secret and unauthorised profits" while acting for them in art transactions. Entertainment • 04 Mar
Daddy Pig to run the London Marathon Beloved children's animated character Daddy Pig will run the TCS London Marathon to help raise money for a deaf children's charity. Television • 03 Mar
Daddy Pig to run the London Marathon Beloved children's animated character Daddy Pig will run the TCS London Marathon to help raise money for a deaf children's charity. Television • 03 Mar
Rapper Ghetts jailed for 12 years over hit-and-run The British rapper Ghetts has been jailed for 12 years for killing a student in a hit-and-run while speeding and being over the drink-drive limit in London. Music • 03 Mar
Rapper Ghetts jailed for 12 years over hit-and-run The British rapper Ghetts has been jailed for 12 years for killing a student in a hit-and-run while speeding and being over the drink-drive limit in London. Music • 03 Mar
Paul McCartney happy to see so much of Linda in new doc Paul McCartney has said his new documentary was "wonderful" to watch, as it allowed him to see "so much of" his late wife, Linda. Movies • 27 Feb
Paul McCartney happy to see so much of Linda in new doc Paul McCartney has said his new documentary was "wonderful" to watch, as it allowed him to see "so much of" his late wife, Linda. Movies • 27 Feb
Gregg Wallace discontinues High Court claim against BBC Former MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has discontinued his UK High Court claim against the BBC and will not receive damages, the corporation has said. UK • 27 Feb
Gregg Wallace discontinues High Court claim against BBC Former MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has discontinued his UK High Court claim against the BBC and will not receive damages, the corporation has said. UK • 27 Feb
BBC fast-tracks probe into BAFTA Awards controversy The BBC's Executive Complaints Unit (ECU) will complete a "fast-tracked investigation" after reviewing coverage of Sunday night's BAFTA Film Awards that included a racial slur, saying it was a "serious mistake". BAFTA Awards • 25 Feb
BBC fast-tracks probe into BAFTA Awards controversy The BBC's Executive Complaints Unit (ECU) will complete a "fast-tracked investigation" after reviewing coverage of Sunday night's BAFTA Film Awards that included a racial slur, saying it was a "serious mistake". BAFTA Awards • 25 Feb
Russell Brand denies two further sex offence charges Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further sexual offences, including rape, at Southwark Crown Court in London. Courts • 24 Feb
Russell Brand denies two further sex offence charges Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further sexual offences, including rape, at Southwark Crown Court in London. Courts • 24 Feb
BAFTA Awards: Winners, speeches and red carpet All the action from the 79th BAFTA Awards. BAFTA Awards • 22 Feb
BAFTA Awards: Winners, speeches and red carpet All the action from the 79th BAFTA Awards. BAFTA Awards • 22 Feb
Former Spandau Ballet singer convicted of rape A man who performed as a singer with Spandau Ballet has been convicted of raping one woman and attempting to rape another. Music • 28 Jan
Former Spandau Ballet singer convicted of rape A man who performed as a singer with Spandau Ballet has been convicted of raping one woman and attempting to rape another. Music • 28 Jan
Chris Brown appears at London court R&B singer Chris Brown has appeared before a judge for a hearing ahead of his trial for an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub in 2023. Music • 28 Jan
Chris Brown appears at London court R&B singer Chris Brown has appeared before a judge for a hearing ahead of his trial for an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub in 2023. Music • 28 Jan
Celebrities weigh in on Brooklyn Beckham accusations Celebrities including Lily Allen and TV presenter Susanna Reid have weighed in on the rift between Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and his parents David and Victoria, with Reid calling it "utterly tragic" and saying "it is hard to see them coming back" from it. Brooklyn Beckham • 20 Jan
Celebrities weigh in on Brooklyn Beckham accusations Celebrities including Lily Allen and TV presenter Susanna Reid have weighed in on the rift between Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and his parents David and Victoria, with Reid calling it "utterly tragic" and saying "it is hard to see them coming back" from it. Brooklyn Beckham • 20 Jan
Russell Brand charged with further sexual offences Comedian and actor Russell Brand has appeared in a UK court via video link from the US, charged with two further sexual offences, including rape. UK • 20 Jan
Russell Brand charged with further sexual offences Comedian and actor Russell Brand has appeared in a UK court via video link from the US, charged with two further sexual offences, including rape. UK • 20 Jan
Piers Morgan has hip replacement after fall in London TV presenter and journalist Piers Morgan is recovering from hip replacement surgery after he tripped on "a small step" in a London hotel restaurant. Television • 18 Jan
Piers Morgan has hip replacement after fall in London TV presenter and journalist Piers Morgan is recovering from hip replacement surgery after he tripped on "a small step" in a London hotel restaurant. Television • 18 Jan
Sting has paid over $800k to ex-bandmates, court told Sting has paid more than $800,000 (€686,000) to his former bandmates in The Police since facing legal action over alleged unpaid royalties, the High Court in London has been told. UK • 14 Jan
Sting has paid over $800k to ex-bandmates, court told Sting has paid more than $800,000 (€686,000) to his former bandmates in The Police since facing legal action over alleged unpaid royalties, the High Court in London has been told. UK • 14 Jan
Jesy Nelson feels 'duty of care' after twins' diagnosis Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has said she feels she has a "duty of care" to raise awareness about the rare genetic condition her twins have been diagnosed with. Music • 07 Jan
Jesy Nelson feels 'duty of care' after twins' diagnosis Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has said she feels she has a "duty of care" to raise awareness about the rare genetic condition her twins have been diagnosed with. Music • 07 Jan
Summons against comic Reginald D Hunter quashed in UK A summons against Reginald D Hunter by the Campaign Against Antisemitism in the UK has been quashed after a judge ruled the "abusive" private prosecution was intended to get the comedian "cancelled". UK • 23 Dec 25
Summons against comic Reginald D Hunter quashed in UK A summons against Reginald D Hunter by the Campaign Against Antisemitism in the UK has been quashed after a judge ruled the "abusive" private prosecution was intended to get the comedian "cancelled". UK • 23 Dec 25
Walliams denies allegations of inappropriate behaviour David Walliams "strongly denies" allegations of inappropriate behaviour and was not informed about or party to an investigation by publisher HarperCollins, a spokesperson for the author and TV star has said. Entertainment • 19 Dec 25
Walliams denies allegations of inappropriate behaviour David Walliams "strongly denies" allegations of inappropriate behaviour and was not informed about or party to an investigation by publisher HarperCollins, a spokesperson for the author and TV star has said. Entertainment • 19 Dec 25
Cliff Richard reveals treatment for prostate cancer Cliff Richard has revealed he has been treated for prostate cancer for the past year. Music • 15 Dec 25
Cliff Richard reveals treatment for prostate cancer Cliff Richard has revealed he has been treated for prostate cancer for the past year. Music • 15 Dec 25
Sophie Kinsella, author, dies aged 55 Sophie Kinsella, the author of the bestselling Shopaholic series of novels, has died aged 55 after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, her family have said. Books • 10 Dec 25
Sophie Kinsella, author, dies aged 55 Sophie Kinsella, the author of the bestselling Shopaholic series of novels, has died aged 55 after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, her family have said. Books • 10 Dec 25
Geldof, The Cranberries win at Rolling Stone Awards Boomtown Rats singer Bob Geldof took home the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Rolling Stone UK Awards, while The Cranberries received the Icon Award. Music • 21 Nov 25
Geldof, The Cranberries win at Rolling Stone Awards Boomtown Rats singer Bob Geldof took home the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Rolling Stone UK Awards, while The Cranberries received the Icon Award. Music • 21 Nov 25
UK to ban the resale of tickets for profit The UK is to ban the resale of tickets for profit for concerts, sport and other live events in a major shake-up of the secondary ticketing market. UK • 19 Nov 25
UK to ban the resale of tickets for profit The UK is to ban the resale of tickets for profit for concerts, sport and other live events in a major shake-up of the secondary ticketing market. UK • 19 Nov 25
Blindboy wins at Grierson Documentary Awards in London Presenter and podcaster Blindboy Boatclub has been named Best Documentary Presenter at the Grierson Awards in London for the RTÉ One programme Blindboy: The Land of Slaves & Scholars. Television • 21 Nov 25
Blindboy wins at Grierson Documentary Awards in London Presenter and podcaster Blindboy Boatclub has been named Best Documentary Presenter at the Grierson Awards in London for the RTÉ One programme Blindboy: The Land of Slaves & Scholars. Television • 21 Nov 25
Paul McCartney to release silent AI protest song Beatles legend Paul McCartney will release a silent music track next month as part of a silent album to protest UK copyright law changes that would give exemptions to tech firms. Music • 18 Nov 25
Paul McCartney to release silent AI protest song Beatles legend Paul McCartney will release a silent music track next month as part of a silent album to protest UK copyright law changes that would give exemptions to tech firms. Music • 18 Nov 25
DJ Tim Westwood granted bail after court appearance Former BBC Radio One DJ Tim Westwood has been granted conditional bail after appearing in court charged with rape and sexual assault. UK • 10 Nov 25
DJ Tim Westwood granted bail after court appearance Former BBC Radio One DJ Tim Westwood has been granted conditional bail after appearing in court charged with rape and sexual assault. UK • 10 Nov 25
