Blackpool, Ipswich, Milton Keynes among nine finalists for UK City of Culture 2029
The nine-strong longlist of cities will receive a £60,000 boost of funding to develop a full bid plan. Read more about this story ….
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Watch: Sean Penn receives ‘Oscar’ in Ukraine after skipping US ceremony
The Academy Award winning US actor won his third Oscar on Sunday, but skipped the ceremony to visit Ukraine. Read more about this story ….
Len Deighton obituary: How a cookery cartoonist became a master spy writer
Best-selling spy author whose workaday secret agents were a world away from the glamour of James Bond. Read more about this story ….
Playing Huw Edwards a challenge on a number of levels – Martin Clunes
Wuthering Heights star Martin Clunes plays the former BBC newsreader in a new Channel 5 series. Read more about this story ….
And the burger goes to… Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win at In-N-Out
Hours after winning best actor, Jordan joins an exclusive list of famous faces to celebrate an Oscar victory with a burger. Read more about this story ….
Jessie Buckley, Michael B Jordan and One Battle After Another reign at Oscars
Paul Thomas Anderson’s political thriller wins six prizes including best picture and best director. Read more about this story ….
Oscars red carpet: Stars and fashion in pictures
Hollywood’s biggest stars turn on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony. Read more about this story ….
Oscars 2026: Winners list in full
Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes at the ceremony in Los Angeles. Read more about this story ….
Oscars 2026: What to expect, how to watch and who will win
Sinners, One Battle After Another and Hamnet will all be vying for Hollywood’s highest honour on Sunday. Read more about this story ….
London’s Burning actor John Alford dies in prison
The 54-year-old former star of Grange Hill and London’s Burning was found dead at HMP Bure in Norfolk. Read more about this story ….