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Former Google executive Matt Brittin ‘honoured’ to become BBC director-general
Tim Davie leaves the role on April 2.
25 Mar 2026
UK
Bucks Fizz singer Jay Aston tells of daughter’s bacterial meningitis battle
The singer has told how her daughter was in a coma, but she is now awake.
18 Apr 2022
UK
Susanna Reid sends Piers Morgan good luck message ahead of his TV return
The pair were one of breakfast TV’s most popular presenting partnerships.
18 Apr 2022
UK8 Apr 2022
Ed Sheeran: Court battle was about ‘standing up for what was right’
The singer-songwriter said he films all of his songwriting sessions to protect against future claims
UK
MP Johnny Mercer ‘determined’ to keep voice of Ukrainians ‘alive and bright’
The Tory MP travelled to the country, with his journey documented in a Channel 4 Dispatches film.
3 Apr 2022
UK
BBC Two announces films to celebrate The Rolling Stones
The band celebrates their 60th anniversary this year.
31 Mar 2022
UK
Richard Branson hails LinkedIn for adding ‘Dyslexic Thinking’ as official skill
The platform is recognising the term as a valuable skill which can be added to member profiles.
31 Mar 2022
UK
Paul McCartney: Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins was a rock and roll hero
The former Beatle paid tribute to the musician as he recalled the time he had played drums for the Foo Fighters in a recording session.
30 Mar 2022
UK
‘Industry titan’ Josh Berger is new chair of Brit School’s board of trustees
The Brit School was founded in 1991.
29 Mar 2022
UK17 Mar 2022
To The Manor Born star Peter Bowles dies aged 85
He was best known for his role in the BBC sitcom starring alongside Dame Penelope Keith
UK
To The Manor Born star Peter Bowles dies aged 85
He was best known for his role in the BBC sitcom starring alongside Dame Penelope Keith.
17 Mar 2022
UK
Ukrainian ballet star Ivan Putrov on uniting the dance world for charity gala
Dance For Ukraine will be held at the London Coliseum on March 19.
16 Mar 2022
UK
Tributes paid to ‘much-loved’ children’s author and illustrator Shirley Hughes
Her beloved children’s book Dogger won her the Kate Greenaway Medal.
2 Mar 2022
UK
Children’s author and illustrator Shirley Hughes dies aged 94
Her work included the Alfie series and beloved children’s book Dogger.
2 Mar 2022
UK
BBC boss says MasterChef move shows broadcaster is ‘pushing more out of the M25’
The popular cooking show and its spin-offs will be produced at a new studio complex in Birmingham.
18 Feb 2022UK
MasterChef production to leave London for first time since 2001
The popular cooking show and its spin-offs will be produced at a new studio complex in Birmingham.
18 Feb 2022
UK
Channel 4’s disabled presenting line-up for Winter Paralympics is ‘global first’
The Paralympic Winter Games take place in China next month.
7 Feb 2022
UK
Bafta boss wanted to ‘level the playing field’ in this year’s nominations
Dune, The Power Of The Dog and Belfast lead the nominations for this year’s Bafta film awards.
3 Feb 2022
UK
Dune and The Power Of The Dog score Bafta nominations success
Some 19 out of 24 nominees are first-time Bafta film nominees in this year’s performance categories.
3 Feb 2022