Buckie man wins national learning disability award
A Moray man with learning difficulties has won an award after making a brave move to live out on his own.
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Goalkeeper Joe Lewis crowned Aberdeen’s player of the year for 2018-19
Aberdeen goalkeeper Joe Lewis was named player of the year at the club’s awards ceremony.
Wind farm funds provide cash boost for Aberdeenshire community groups
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Lows are extremely low in entertainment industry, says Emily Atack
Emily Atack has said people need a certain mindset to cope in the entertainment industry as “the lows are extremely low”.
Bafta TV Awards: List of this year’s main winners
The Bafta TV awards have been given out at a star-studded ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
Holly Willoughby turns heads on Bafta red carpet
Holly Willoughby turned heads as she walked the red carpet at the Bafta TV Awards in a daring, partly sheer dress.
Shirley Ballas: Darcey has left big shoes to fill on Strictly
Shirley Ballas has said Dame Darcey Bussell is leaving “big shoes to fill” on the Strictly Come Dancing panel, but that she is confident the BBC will choose the right replacement.
Jez Butterworth ‘extremely honoured’ after The Ferryman scoops nine Tony nods
Jez Butterworth has thanked the “talented, inspiring and just plain ready” cast of The Ferryman after the Northern Irish drama scooped nine Tony Award nominations, including one for best play.
Ringo Starr honours historic US label at Jazz FM Awards
Sir Ringo Starr has paid tribute to the president of one of the US’ most prestigious jazz labels during an event celebrating the genre in London.
Golden chance to celebrate the energy industry
An annual competition celebrating excellence in the UK energy industry has had its entry deadline extended.
Children writers tasked with changing the world
Aspiring young writers have been tasked with writing about how they could transform the world in a nationwide competition.
Final countdown begins for awards nominations
The entry deadline for “Oscars” championing the best of north-east business is looming and companies of all kinds are being urged to get involved.
The cHeRries awards: Teams in running for HR accolades
Judges have whittled down dozens of applicants to reveal the shortlist for terrific teams and tremendous teachers at the north-east’s most prestigious HR awards.
cHeRries Awards 2019: Shortlist for HR awards announced
A shortlist of exceptional HR advisers and managers tipped to take home one of the industry’s most prestigious gongs has been revealed.
Renewables leaders sought for Gold Awards
Innovative thinkers and renewables leaders are being sought to enter this year’s highly coveted Gold Awards.
Cardi B leads Billboard Music Award nominations
Cardi B has capped a successful awards season by leading nominations for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards – with the rest of the top spots commanded by other US rap acts.
String of north developments shortlisted for prestigious RIAS award
A number of north developments have been selected for a 19-strong shortlist for a major national architecture award.
Cherries on top at HR award show
Examples of “exceptional” employee engagement” and “extraordinary” initiatives in the region’s human resources (HR) sector are contesting two of the categories of The Press and Journal cHeRries Awards 2019.
Tina Turner musical does not shy away from domestic abuse, star says
The star of the musical about Tina Turner’s life has said it was important the show did not shy away from the domestic abuse the singer suffered at the hands of her ex-husband Ike.
Female-led musicals should not be seen as radical – Company star Rosalie Craig
Company star Rosalie Craig has said that female-led musicals should not be seen as radical.
Dua Lipa questions why female recognition in music industry has been so slow
Dua Lipa has questioned why it has taken so long for the world to pay attention to female artists who are “screaming real loud” for success.
Alejandro G Inarritu named Cannes Film Festival jury president
Alejandro G Inarritu will be this year’s Cannes Film Festival jury president, organisers have announced.
James Bulger’s mother ‘relieved’ film about son’s murder did not win Oscar
James Bulger’s mother has said she is “relieved” a short film about her son’s death did not win an Oscar.
Lady Gaga praises ‘genius’ Bradley Cooper after their intense Oscars duet
Lady Gaga praised Bradley Cooper as an “artistic genius” following their hotly discussed Oscars duet.
Lady Gaga and Madonna pose for post-Oscars snap
Madonna and Lady Gaga appeared to indicate that the reported rift between the pair is now over after posing together for a post-Oscars picture.
Oscars ceremony wins a 12% ratings boost for US viewers
The Academy Awards broadcast has ended a four-year streak of dwindling viewer numbers in the US, reaching an audience of 29.6 million for Sunday night’s ceremony.
Five times that Oscar-nominated stars were snubbed by the Academy
After seven nominations without a win, Glenn Close was again snubbed by the Academy at the Oscars, beaten to best actress by a tearful Olivia Colman.
Richard E Grant: Olivia Colman’s Oscars speech was a classic
Richard E Grant was full of enthusiasm at the Academy Awards, despite missing out on the best supporting actor Oscar.
Surprise as EastEnders star Anita Dobson makes Oscars appearance
EastEnders star Anita Dobson looked a world away from Albert Square as she made a surprise appearance at the 91st Oscars in Los Angeles.
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth among stars arriving at Oscars after-party
Stars celebrating the biggest night in film hotfooted it to an array of after-parties following the 91st Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Green Book director says film has ‘hopeful message’ after Oscar win
The director of Oscar-winning Green Book has defended the film as having a “hopeful message” amid criticism of its handling of race.
The winners and losers of the 2019 Oscars
It was a good night for some at the 91st Oscars but a disappointing night for others.