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Dressing room Dolly Parton 'just gorgeous', says The One Show's Alex Jones

The One Show host recalls meeting an "absolutely striking" Dolly Parton with no make-up or wig on.

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Post your questions for Amy Lee of Evanescence

The metal icon is here to answer your questions about the band’s 90s origins, MTV fame and being trailblazer in a male dominated genreIt is 23 years since Evanescence released one of the defining debu...

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Tributes to co-founder of John Pye auction house

A statement issued by the firm said "John lived a fantastic life full of laughter and hard work".

I share concerns over Arday appointment, says Cambridge University head

Vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice acknowledged the "anger and anxiety around this damaging and difficult case".

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‘Today’s Brazilians have no idea what it feels like to lose democracy’: Joyce Moreno on her battles to become a Latin musical great

After her defiant femininity outraged many in Brazil, she lived through a military dictatorship and was boycotted for years. But after more than 30 albums, she explains how she kept goingAt 78, Joyce...

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Jasper Carrott says family is 'so proud' of Lucy Davis after cancer diagnosis

The actress, best known for playing Dawn in The Office, has revealed she has incurable breast cancer.

School founded by Charlotte Church operated without planning permission at former farm

Trent Rockets face a nervous wait to see if they will qualify automatically for the final of The Hundred after a six-wicket defeat by Southern Brave.

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Nicholas Hoult joins Harry Potter TV show - see the cast so far

Hoult, known for his roles in X-Men, Superman and Mad Max: Fury Road, will play Gilderoy Lockhart.

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See who's in the full Strictly Come Dancing 2026 line-up

Walters, who played Gwen in the BBC sitcom, is the 15th and final celebrity to be announced for Strictly.

Rod Stewart calls off US tour after 'routine' heart procedure

The 81-year-old singer has been advised by doctors to recuperate for the next four weeks.

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Eerie silence and ‘still surviving’: what happened next after steel town’s last blast furnace shut down

Exhibition in Port Talbot is part of project exploring how communities experience endings and transitionsMargaret Heggett, 95, does not remember a time when Port Talbot was ever quiet. Born and raised...

Strictly and Bake Off stars to appear at book festival

The line-up has been confirmed, with Bridget Jones creator and Life of Pi author among the stars.

UK's largest Harry Potter shop comes to London

Warner Bros says the flagship store will be inspired by magical Diagon Alley and open on 4 November.

I share my flat with a 6ft Terminator and 30 other props

Martin rents a one-bedroom-flat, but you would not say he lives alone.

Baby Shark boy set to make K-pop debut

The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.

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First 'pounds for pylons' energy bill discount sites revealed

Households living within 1600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.

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The Office actress Lucy Davis says she has 'incurable' cancer

Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo".

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The Office actor Lucy Davis says she has incurable stage four breast cancer

Star, 53, says disease has metastasised to her bones and it is too late for chemotherapyLucy Davis, the actor best known for playing Dawn Tinsley in The Office, has said she has incurable stage four b...

Taron Egerton says he is estranged from his dad after 'pushing ejector seat'

The actor from Aberystwyth talked about his dad on the Armchair Expert podcast with Dax Shepard.

Amanda Knox comedy show 'sincere' but 'just not very funny'

The Edinburgh Fringe show received a mixed response, with many reviewers saying typical stand-up fare.