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Does anyone still send postcards?

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:35:52 GMT

The BBC speaks to people on Hastings Beach to find out whether postcards are making a comeback.

Sturgeon book reignites trans row with JK Rowling

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:13:26 GMT

In her memoir, Sturgeon complains about the Harry Potter author posting a selfie in a T-shirt branding her a "destroyer of women's rights".

Dame Vera Lynn's audition records to be released

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 23:09:50 GMT

They will be released with single What A Difference A Day Makes for the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

Relationship and new album - what we learned from Taylor Swift on Travis Kelce's podcast

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:27:37 GMT

The pop superstar gives a rare insight into their life together and reveals details of her new album.

Family launch addiction centre to honour The Vivienne

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 09:30:14 GMT

James Lee Williams died at 32 after a cardiac arrest caused by the effects of taking ketamine.

Watch: BBC reporter learns new tricks with Edinburgh Fringe acts

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 18:50:30 GMT

The BBC's Courtney Bembridge gets a taste of juggling, circus skills and improvised singing with Festival Fringe performers.

Topshop returns to the High Street, but can it get its cool back?

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 17:42:42 GMT

For many, the stores defined their childhood. Now the retailer says it is reopening them, and held its first catwalk for years on Saturday.

Ted Lasso's Nick Mohammed just can't stay away from Richmond

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:08:59 GMT

The actor and comedian joins Josh Widdicombe in the Radio 2 studio for a chat.

'We had too much drama' - meet the Real Housewives of London

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:59:31 GMT

The Real Housewives franchise has spread around the world but there hadn't been a series in London until now.

Stormzy 'proud' of his Cambridge University students

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:44:20 GMT

The artist launched a scholarship in 2018 to fund black UK students to study at the university.

Chris Martin surprises fans with impromptu pub gig

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:06:04 GMT

The Coldplay frontman rocked up to the Puzzle Hall Inn at Sowerby Bridge for an hour-long set.

Game of Thrones star rounds off Strictly line-up

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:26:31 GMT

Hodor actor Kristian Nairn will be joined by football star Karen Carney and ITV presenter Ross King.

Will AI make language dubbing easy for film and TV?

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 23:01:41 GMT

New tech promises to dub film and TV into different languages without losing the quality of the performance.

Clara Amfo says depression played a part in Radio 1 exit

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:04:46 GMT

The DJ says she made the decision to leave after being "in the trenches" with depression in 2023.

Second MasterChef contestant edited out of new series

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:13:24 GMT

The show's production company says another chef decided not to be included "given recent events".

Rapper Sean Kingston sentenced to 3 years for fraud scheme

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 22:31:21 GMT

The "Beautiful Girls" singer and his mother didn't pay for goods including, a 232-inch LED TV and a bulletproof Cadillac.

Baby Shark song not plagiarised - South Korean top court

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:35:29 GMT

The court rejected a US composer's copyright claim to the inescapable children's song.

From bus conductor to superstar: Rajinikanth completes 50 years in Indian films

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 02:48:14 GMT

Rajinikanth debuted in 1975. His 171st film Coolie released on 14 August mirrors his five-decade journey.

Keating calls for stronger fatal crash sentences after brother's death

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:01:45 GMT

A driver was given a 17-month suspended sentence after he pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death.

Blackpink: K-pop band make 'epic Wembley dream' come true

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 01:20:20 GMT

The quartet have become the first Korean girl group to headline a concert at London's Wembley Stadium.

The Repair Shop's Jay Blades in court accused of rape

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:54:05 GMT

The TV presenter is charged with two counts of rape, dating between November 2022 and April 2024.

So bad they're good - why do we love terrible films?

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 23:06:37 GMT

The new version of War of the Worlds, starring Ice Cube, has received savage reviews from critics.

Watch: Royal Albert Hall hosts first overnight Prom in decades

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 08:59:36 GMT

"The energy in the room has just been so incredible" organist and curator Anna Lapwood told the BBC.

'One-take wonder': David Jason on that iconic chandelier scene

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:08:20 GMT

The British actor who portrayed Del Boy in the TV show Only Fools and Horses told BBC Breakfast about how the backstage crew reacted to the show's famous chandelier scene

BBC apologises after Jenrick accused of xenophobia

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:39:57 GMT

A contributor to Radio 4's Thought for the Day slot made the remark about the shadow justice secretary.