Singer and Are You Being Served? star Mike Berry dies
Singer and actor Mike Berry, who was the last surviving main cast member of sitcom Are You Being Served?, has died at the age of 82. Berry played Mr Spooner…
Elton celebrates ‘extraordinary’ 10th number one album
Sir Elton John says he is “blown away” after scoring the 10th UK number one album of his career. Who Believes In Angels?, a collaboration with US country star Brandi…
From Dubai to Lidl: How one woman’s pregnancy craving launched a craze
While on holiday in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) last week, there was only one mission on my mind – getting my hands on the viral “Dubai chocolate” bar. If…
How ‘deaf rage’ inspired groundbreaking sign language thriller
“Every day, as a deaf person, you’re reminded of your deafness,” says William Mager, writer of new BBC thriller Reunion. These reminders can range from having to face medical appointments…
Spike Island: How The Stone Roses inspired Pulp
Music fans wondering what Pulp would do for an encore have finally got their answer as the Britpop legends announced they would be releasing their first new album for almost…
Davina McCall reveals brain tumour ‘not coming back’
Davina McCall has revealed her benign brain tumour “is not coming back” following recent MRI scans. The former Big Brother host underwent surgery in November after a colloid cyst was…
Gladiators 2025: Winners crowned after grand final
Warning: This article contains spoilers The winners of Gladiators 2025 have been crowned after Saturday night’s final on BBC One. Gym owner Amanda Wah and gymnastics coach Joe Fishburn were…
Rourke leaves Big Brother after ‘unacceptable behaviour’
Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke has left Celebrity Big Brother after “further use of inappropriate language” and “instances of unacceptable behaviour”, ITV has said. On Saturday, Rourke, 72, used behaviour and…
Universal theme park is coming to the UK – so what could it look like?
A new Universal theme park near Bedford – the first in Europe – was announced to much fanfare earlier this week. Set to open in 2031, construction is to begin…
The Last of Us: Bella Ramsey talks season 2, autism, and growing up on screen
“I made a real decision when I was, like, 11 that I wasn’t gonna be like a typical teenager,” says Bella Ramsey. Talk about an understatement. By the time Bella…