entertainment
Charli XCX and Raye to headline Reading and Leeds Festival 2026
It is the first time in 25 years the top of the festival bill will be exclusively British and Irish acts. Source link
BBC Scotland HQ evacuated after fire breaks out
Breakfast radio and TV bulletins were suspended after the blaze was detected in a rooftop equipment area at 06:30. Source link
US star hails Yorkshire market town where Christmas film was shot
The Hollywood actor was part of a star-studded cast to descend on Knaresborough for a new movie. Source link
Sir Andreas Whittam Smith, co-founder of the Independent, dies aged 88
The Independent was the first paper not to have a permanent allegiance to a political party. Source link
'Rage bait' named Oxford word of the year 2025
The phrase – meaning to get angry scrolling through social media – beats aura farming and biohack to the title. Source link
Sir Tom Stoppard: Witty and playful writer who took ideas seriously
He was an award-winning playwright whose witty works delighted generations. Source link
RuPaul's Drag Race UK crowns seventh queen
Four finalists were put through their paces one last time during series seven’s grand finale. Source link
Glasgow artists collaborate on painting of Van Gogh
Peter Howson and Ross Muir have joined forces to create a remake of Muir’s famous Square Gogh painting. Source link
Olivia Dean wins refunds for fans after criticising Ticketmaster
The pop star took action after tickets for her US tour were resold for 14 times their original cost. Source link
La Voix 'beyond excited' for Annie role on UK tour
The Miss Hanningan role has previously been played Paul O’Grady, Craig Revel Horwood and Miranda Hart. Source link