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BBC Audio | The Verb | Sibling relationships with Blake Morrison, Natalie Shapero, Tara Bergin, and the word 'literally"
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (119+ words) Ian McMillan is joined by Blake Morrison with the poetry of sibling relationships, Natalie Shapero - who reports poetically from the world of cinema in L.A., and Tara Bergin, who looks at how to escape from a poem, as well as sharing…...
Funds sought for mood-boosting Wolverhampton refugee music scheme
4+ hour, 37+ min ago (298+ words) A charitable music scheme set up to give a boost to young adult refugees is appealing for funds. The City of Sanctuary and Gazebo Refugee music project is aiming to help those living in temporary accommodation while they await the…...
Birmingham meant 'everything' to Ozzy, Sharon Osbourne says
8+ hour, 9+ min ago (579+ words) Birmingham meant "everything" to Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne has told the BBC. Speaking on the red carpet at the Brit Awards on Saturday, Sharon said her husband, who was born and raised in the Aston area of the city, had…...
Jason Donovan announces final tour and Rocky Horror return
10+ hour, 57+ min ago (348+ words) Australian singer and actor Jason Donovan says his latest run of shows will be "the finale" of his touring career. The '80s star, known for his role in Neighbours and a string of UK chart hits, said the concerts offer fans…...
Adfer hen blasty cudd 'o bwys hanesyddol eithriadol"
13+ hour, 3+ min ago (830+ words) Mae'r gwaith wedi dechrau i adfer Plas Gunter ar stryd fawr Y Fenni Mae gwaith wedi cychwyn i adfer hen blasty cudd yn Sir Fynwy, sydd " hanes diddorol o gyfnod cythryblus y 17eg ganrif. Mae gwirfoddolwyr yn bwriadu agor Plasty Plas…...
BBC Audio | Opening Lines | The Virginian
18+ hour, 9+ min ago (294+ words) John Yorke has worked in television and radio for 30 years, and shares his experience with Radio 4 listeners as he unpacks the themes and impact of the books, plays and stories that are being ... Available for over a year Owen Wister's…...
Olivia Dean crowned new UK queen of pop as Brit Awards hit the north
20+ hour, 48+ min ago (1207+ words) Olivia Dean was crowned as the UK's new queen of pop, winning four awards as the Brits swapped London for Manchester for the first time in its nearly 50-year history. Dean beat the likes of breakthrough act winner Lola Young,…...
All the winners at the 2026 Brit Awards
21+ hour, 4+ min ago (143+ words) Olivia Dean and Sam Fender were the main winners at the 2026 Brit Awards, which have been held in Manchester. Here's a full list of the winners and nominees across all categories. International artist of the year International group of the…...
Brit Awards 2026: The real winners and losers
22+ hour, 38+ min ago (1825+ words) The Brit Awards have honoured the biggest and best stars in pop from the UK and beyond. But on a night of out-of-control wardrobes, odd behaviour and dazzling performances, the awards were only half the story. So who were the…...
In pictures: Harry Styles, Olivia Dean and Lola Young arrive at the 2026 Brits
1+ day, 31+ min ago (886+ words) The Brits Awards red carpet was as vibrant as ever on Saturday evening, with stars making an appearance for the UK's biggest night in music. This time, though, and for the first time in its 50-year history, the Brits swapped…...