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Paul McCartney writing stage musical of It’s A Wonderful Life in career first
Sir Paul McCartney is writing his first ever musical – a stage adaptation of classic film It’s A Wonderful Life.
A cork house and council estate are up for best new building
A cork house and a council estate are in the running for the UK’s best new building.
Tyson Fury tried to talk brother Tommy out of appearing on Love Island
Tyson Fury said he initially tried to talk his brother Tommy out of appearing on Love Island.
Love Island’s Joanna: Seeing Michael try to crack on with Amber is hard to watch
Recently dumped Love Island contestant Joanna Chimonides has said watching her former partner Michael Griffiths turn his attention back to Amber Gill left her speechless.
Michael Griffiths shows regret after Amber Gill moves on to Love Island newcomer
Michael Griffiths was left smarting after his former flame Amber Gill appeared to show interest in another man.
US prosecutors drop sexual assault case against Kevin Spacey
Prosecutors in the US have dropped a case accusing Kevin Spacey of groping a teenager at a bar in 2016.
River Thames bridges lit up in new artwork
Four bridges on the River Thames have been lit up with a new artwork due to stay in place for at least 10 years.
US prosecutors drop sex assault case against Kevin Spacey
Prosecutors have dropped a case accusing Kevin Spacey of sexually assaulting a young man at a Massachusetts resort island bar in 2016.
Michael Sheen expecting baby with Swedish girlfriend
Michael Sheen has announced that he is to become a father for a second time.
Fans in Italy back brown bear to elude captivity
A brown bear in Italy has eluded capture for a third day following its escape from an electrified enclosure in a forested Alpine region.
Taylor Swift and Judi Dench give glimpse behind the scenes on set of Cats movie
A first glimpse into the set of Cats features world-class ballet, digitally created fur and Taylor Swift wistfully recalling her first steps in showbusiness.
Government’s TV licence decision was ‘nuclear’, says BBC’s Lord Hall
The director general of the BBC has said he initially described the Government’s decision to hand the corporation responsibility for free TV licences for over-75s as “nuclear”.
Janet Jackson and 50 Cent to perform at Saudi Arabia concert
Janet Jackson and rappers 50 Cent and Future have been added to the lineup for the Jeddah World Fest.
Billions of flying ants picked up on satellite imaging
A cloud of flying ants that hit the south coast on Wednesday was so dense it could be seen in satellite images from space.
Pensioners urge Tory leadership hopefuls to save free TV licences for over-75s
Pensioners have delivered a selection of some 37,000 letters to Tory Party headquarters, urging leadership hopefuls Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt to save free TV licences for over-75s.
ROAD TEST: Bentley takes the SUV plunge
While some may be surprised to see Bentley producing an SUV, those who’ve kept an eye on the market have had plenty of time to get used to the idea.
BGT winner Lost Voice Guy among victors at awards for positive tech
Britain’s Got Talent winner Lost Voice Guy has won an award for his efforts promoting the power of tech to transform the lives of disabled people.
BBC to contact veterans’ charities after axing free TV licences for over-75s
The BBC has said it did not directly consult charities for veterans before it announced it would axe free TV licences for all over-75s.
Dog on the mend after beind found buried alive, swollen and sunburned
A dog who was found buried alive in sand is healing well after being rescued from her grisly predicament.
Lord Hall ‘resents’ claims BBC not honouring deal in row over TV licences
The director general of the BBC has said he “refutes and resents” the idea the corporation is not honouring its agreement with the Government over free TV licences for the over-75s.
Banknote worth £100m displayed at Bank of England
A £100 million note is going on show at the Bank of England.
QUIZ: How well do you know the AECC and the acts that have performed there?
For almost 30 years, fans have been enjoying seeing some of the biggest stars in the north-east. But how much of those visits do you remember? Can you name the first act to perform there? And has returned the most? Take our quiz and test your AECC knowledge.
Love Island star Amber’s mum: I hope she does not get back with Michael
Love Island star Amber Gill’s mother has said she hopes her daughter does not still try to pursue a romance with former flame Michael Griffiths.
Lily Allen ‘so proud’ of brother Alfie after Game Of Thrones Emmy nomination
Lily Allen has said “no one deserves it more” after her younger brother Alfie was nominated for an Emmy for his role in Game Of Thrones.
Cheryl and Twiggy announced as celebrity judges on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK
Twiggy and Cheryl are the latest stars to be announced as celebrity guest judges on the first UK series of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Holly Willoughby’s summer collection for M&S is here and you’re going to want it all
Now that Holly Willoughby is on her summer holiday and won’t be gracing our screens alongside Philip Schofield each morning, fans won’t be able to pore over the stylish star’s on-screen outfits for a while.
First Dates star Fred Sirieix signs up for new TV series
First Dates star Fred Sirieix has landed a new TV series.
Tortoise picked up by California Highway Patrol
A 250-pound tortoise was rescued by police after being spotted by the side of the road.
Jennifer Lopez gives pole dancing lesson in first Hustlers trailer
Jennifer Lopez gives Constance Wu a lesson in pole dancing in the first trailer for Hustlers, which sees Cardi B makes her feature film debut.
Sacha Baron Cohen thanks Cheney and Palin after Emmy nods
Sacha Baron Cohen has thanked Dick Cheney and Sarah Palin after his skewering satire Who Is America? was nominated for three Emmys.
GALLERY: AECC shows from through the years
To mark the end of the AECC, we’ve had a look through our archives for pictures of some of the great shows fans have enjoyed through the years. Do you spot anyone you know? You can read more of our Remembering the AECC coverage here.
‘Chasing Cars was one of 10 songs I wrote in a night’ – Gary Lightbody
Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody has said he wrote the band’s hit song Chasing Cars in the space of a few hours on a “particularly good night”, along with nine other songs.
