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Angryginge bids farewell to YouTube collective Bov Boys

Lauren Del Fabbro and Press Association Entertainment Reporter — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:17:04 GMT

The group, which launched in 2025, has amassed more than half a million subscribers on its YouTube channel and over 350,000 followers on Instagram.

Book about Alexander the Great wins Baillie Gifford Prize for non-fiction

Lauren Del Fabbro and Press Association Entertainment Reporter — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:15:43 GMT

It is the first time a title covering ancient history has won the prize since the award was launched in 1999.

First Dates host opens new training restaurant inside Staffordshire women's prison

Mimi Ibrahim — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:21:45 GMT

Fred Sirieix's charity The Right Course has opened a training restaurant inside a Staffordshire women's prison

National Portrait Gallery to display picture of darts champion Luke Littler

Casey Cooper-Fiske and Press Association Senior Entertainment Reporter — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:43:45 GMT

The Winston Taylor Photo Portrait Prize exhibition opens on Thursday.

RTÉ informed of funding cut hours before Budget, committee told

Cate McCurry and Press Association — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:03:36 GMT

A number of the broadcaster’s executives appeared before the Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport Committee on Wednesday.

Police issue warning to Birmingham Christmas Market goers ahead of 2026 event opening

Mimi Ibrahim — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:55:34 GMT

Warning to stay vigilant ahead of Birmingham Christmas markets re-opening

Culture Secretary formally intervenes in Sky’s £1.6bn ITV deal

Holly Williams and Press Association Business Editor — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:18:47 GMT

Lisa Nandy will bring forward streaming legislation to allow a new public interest consideration covering broadcasting of on-demand programmes.

Ex-England footballer Sir Trevor Brooking handed Freedom of the City of London

Pol Allingham and Press Association — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:58:46 GMT

Harry Potter And The Cursed Child producer Sonia Friedman also received the honour.

Warwick Davis admits he was ‘terrified’ during first day on Harry Potter set

Pierra Willix and Eliza Brackenridge Jones and Press Association — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:53:51 GMT

The 56-year-old actor played Hogwarts charms professor Filius Flitwick in all eight of the Harry Potter movies.

Families invited to add magic to Christmas with Wyre Forest Christmas trail

James Vukmirovic — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:43:08 GMT

The trail will take people young and old on a trail around Wyre Forest and is inspired by a popular story.

Pub issues warning as Himley prepares for 50th annual Bonfire Night event

Kirsty-Louise Card — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:38:27 GMT

Himley Bonfire returns on November 7.

King Kenny: Maya Jama and I laugh at relationship rumours

Sean O'Grady and Press Association Deputy Entertainment Editor — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:35:52 GMT

The pair starred alongside each other in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors.

Jaime Winstone to miss this weekend’s Strictly Come Dancing due to injury

Pierra Willix and Press Association Senior Entertainment Reporter — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:24:33 GMT

The BBC said the actress had been advised by doctors to rest and as a result would not dance in this weekend’s episode.

Comedy superstar ready to bring new show to Dudley stage

James Vukmirovic — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:58:26 GMT

The comedian will bring his unique comic brand and banter to Dudley as part of a national tour.

Culture Secretary to intervene in £1.6bn Sky and ITV deal

Holly Williams and Press Association Business Editor — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:41:02 GMT

Lisa Nandy will now ask the CMA and regulator Ofcom to investigate the deal.

Mamma Mia! delivers a feel-good night at Wolverhampton Grand

Alison Norton — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:49:11 GMT

Alison Norton reviews Mamma Mia! at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Maura Higgins shares ‘reality’ of competing on Dancing With The Stars

Pierra Willix and Press Association Senior Entertainment Reporter — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:33:30 GMT

The Love Island star is taking part on the US version of the dancing series, where she has been paired with professional dancer Mark Ballas.

Emily Atack: We all have body confidence struggles like my Rivals character

Sean O'Grady and Press Association Deputy Entertainment Editor — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:03:17 GMT

The show is returning for a new batch of episodes and Atack’s character Sarah Stratton is dealing with being a new mother.

Lorraine Kelly show off air after studio suffers power cut

Pierra Willix and Press Association Senior Entertainment Reporter — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:38:36 GMT

The Scottish TV presenter, 66, announced that her show would not go to air today.

Kate Winslet among stars joining The Pelicot Trial stage production

Lauren Del Fabbro and Press Association Entertainment Reporter — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:30:00 GMT

The one-off event will be performed by 30 actors and public figures as part of the Young Vic Theatre’s final shows of its 2026/27 season.

I never laid eyes on my father again after he stabbed me – Anton Du Beke

Sean O'Grady and Press Association Deputy Entertainment Editor — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:56:45 GMT

The Strictly Come Dancing star had a difficult relationship with his father, who he said was a violent alcoholic.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge offers London flat rent-free to early-career writers

Pierra Willix and Press Association Senior Entertainment Reporter — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:06:23 GMT

The Fleabag creator, writer and actress, 41, has purchased and donated the flat as part of the new theatre initiative Writers’ Block.

Rebel Wilson prosecuted over insurance lapse while awaiting birth of child

Tristan Kirk and Press Association Courts Editor — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:13:37 GMT

The Australian actress had spent five months in Los Angeles while her wife was in the latter stages of pregnancy.

Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75

Pierra Willix and Press Association Senior Entertainment Reporter — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:03:19 GMT

His death was announced on the official Instagram account for his eponymous hair salon.

Kim Kardashian admits she thought career was ‘over’ after All’s Fair reviews

Laura Harding and Press Association Entertainment Editor — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:00:12 GMT

The legal drama was savaged by critics.

Help 'Elf on a Shelf' on his mission to find SEA LIFE Birmingham's missing Christmas decorations (aff)

Kirsty-Louise Card — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 02:00:13 GMT

Join Elf on the Shelf on his mission to find the missing SEA LIFE Christmas tree!

Actress Bella Maclean says she put no nudity clause into Rivals contract

Casey Cooper-Fiske and Press Association Senior Entertainment Reporter — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:01:00 GMT

The 28-year-old plays Taggie O’Hara in the show.

Jennifer Lawrence quotes Hunger Games as she urges fans to vote in US midterms

Lauren Del Fabbro and Press Association Entertainment Reporter — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:39:10 GMT

The actress encouraged her 8.7 million followers on Instagram to hit the polls on Tuesday and help decide which party will control Congress.