Met Police defends drill rap use in court trials
Drill rap lyrics have been used as evidence in recent London murder trials to help secure convictions.
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V&A workers to strike over pay and conditions
Workers at three Victoria and Albert museum sites are due to strike and further staff plan to work to rule.
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Creamfields 2026 festival guide: Everything you need to know
The annual four-day dance music festival celebrates its 20th year at Daresbury in Cheshire.
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'It's a big step up': Behind the scenes as Netflix hit Dept Q returns to Edinburgh
The second season began filming in the Scottish capital in June and is due to continue until October.
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Practical Magic 2's Kidman and Bullock board Essex vintage train
The stars appear on the train, specially transported to a film studos for a new movie sequel.
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'I'm heartbroken' - Fans react to Dolly Parton's death
The BBC spoke to gatherers at her Hollywood star in Los Angeles, and fans in Washington DC about the music icon's…
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'Dolly made everybody feel they were her friend'
US singer Darius Rucker speaks to the BBC about Dolly Parton following the news of her death.
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Gasps as 9 to 5 cast announce Dolly's death
The cast of Dolly Parton's musical, 9 to 5, was about to go on stage when her death was announced.
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Dolly Parton: A life in pictures
The singer rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.
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Family announces death
Legendary country music singer Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80.
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Life of the music legend whose songs touched millions
The singer, songwriter and actress is known for timeless hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You.
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Designer's diamond watch cut off wrist, court told
Three men allegedly stole the Richard Mille watch straight from Catalin Botezatu's wrist.
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'Obsessive' Billie Piper stalker jailed for 12 months
Philip Jerome admits breaching a stalking prevention order designed to protect the ex-Doctor Who star.
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Manga-inspired theme park to be built near Paris
The construction of three new parks was given the green light after a €6bn investment from Saudi Arabia.
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Drugs dug up at Creamfields site ahead of festival
Police urge anyone who buried a rucksack or holdall to get in touch if they want it back.
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Dutch broadcaster pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
It says contest can no longer be considered neutral while a participating country remains involved in a large-scale…
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Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear
The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.
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Blue plaque unveiled at home of Paddington creator
Chairman of the Haslemere Society, Chris Harrison, says it was a day where "friends were reunited".
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Tributes paid to 'giant' of Irish traditional music scene
Eithne Vallely, who was 81, was originally from Donegal, but had lived for decades in Armagh.
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Hidden museum gallery to reopen after 83 years
The gallery, which has been closed since 1943, will reopen from 16 September.
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Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots
A recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas on making a film about love and caste inequality
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has executive produced The Cycle of Love, based on an Indian artist who cycled from India to…
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Sir Anthony Hopkins often 'returns' to Wales on Google Maps
The Hollywood star who was born in Port Talbot says his thoughts bring him back to Wales every day.
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'This star is for Africa' - Angélique Kidjo on making Hollywood Walk of Fame history
The musical icon from Benin tells the BBC about why Africa and Africans are so important to music.
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Calls to plan ahead for Reading Festival impact
The music festival begins on Thursday 27 August and runs until Sunday 30 August.
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Emma Barnett reveals she 'had the hysterectomy I never wanted to have'
The BBC Radio 4 Today programme presenter explained her recent absence on her return on Wednesday.
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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77
A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice
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Reading festival granted music extension despite noise concerns
Charli XCX, rapper Dave and Chase & Status will headline the festival later this month.
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Judge swapped in Trump's defamation case against BBC
A judge who was recently nominated by the US president to serve in Florida's federal court will now preside over his…
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Matthew Rhys 'too scared' to talk to Harrison Ford about becoming Han Solo
With the Empire speaking Welsh in a new release, the Cardiff-born actor's force awakens as Han Solo.
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Actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, dies at 94
Law appeared in films alongside both of her daughters, Dame Emma and Sophie, including 1996's Emma.
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Campaigner died in crash while filming Apple series
An inquest hears Claire Lomas was flying an adapted microlight in Jordan when it crashed into a large rock.
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Earl Spencer to 'tell the truth' about his sister Princess Diana in new book
Swan Song: Diana, My Sister is due to be released in the UK next month, nearly 30 years after she died.
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National Television Awards pick first all-female shortlist for drama acting award
The five-strong list features Ella Bruccoleri, Sheridan Smith, Ruth Jones, Vicky McClure and Judy Parfitt.
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Kanye West announces tour dates in Russia
The musician would be the first major Western artist to play Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.
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Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas specials cancelled after star breaks jaw
The sitcom's creator says he requires "immediate" surgery but hopes the show will return in 2027.
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