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David Bowie bassist Trevor Bolder dies
- Trevor Bolder, the bassist in David Bowie's legendary 1970s backing band Spiders From Mars, has died from cancer at the age of 62.
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Sir Elton John to headline new Hyde Park festival
- Sir Elton John is to headline a new summer festival celebrating British songwriters in London's Hyde Park.
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Russia: Azerbaijan's Eurovision snub 'outrageous'
- Russia's foreign minister has called Azerbaijan's failure to award any points to Russia's entry in the Eurovision song contest "outrageous".
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Ang Lee 'pulls out of FX TV project Tyrant to rest'
- Oscar-winning director Ang Lee has reportedly pulled out of his first TV project, because he needs "some rest", after spending over four years working on Life of Pi.
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Scottish independence: BBC to boost referendum coverage
- The BBC has announced a new £5m investment package to help boost its coverage of the Scottish independence referendum.
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Tearful Douglas thanks director Soderbergh for Liberace
- Film star Michael Douglas broke down in tears at a press conference in Cannes while discussing his role as flamboyant pianist Liberace.
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George Michael 'kept in hospital' after M1 accident
- Singer George Michael is being kept in hospital for treatment after sustaining head injuries on the M1 in Hertfordshire, his spokeswoman said.
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Wagner anniversary marked with concerts and broadcasts
- The musical world is coming together on Wednesday to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of composer Richard Wagner with a series of programmes and events.
Barbra Streisand to receive honorary PHD in Jerusalem
- Barbra Streisand is to receive an honorary doctorate of philosophy from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Eddie Braben, Morecambe and Wise writer, dies at 82
- Eddie Braben, the writer behind comedy duo Morecambe and Wise, has died at 82.
Ambassador Theatre Group buys Foxwoods Broadway theatre
- Foxwoods Theatre, Broadway's biggest venue, has been bought by Britain's Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG).
Matilda Broadway show tops New York Drama Desk awards
- British musical Matilda has topped the Drama Desk awards with five prizes.
BBC Young Musician 2014 launches new Jazz Award
- The BBC Young Musician of the Year Award has launched its 2014 talent search, which includes a new Jazz Award.
Cannes: 24-hour Palais people
- One of the perks about being at the Cannes Film Festival in any kind of professional capacity is the ability to watch many of the films that are being shown in and out of competition.
Arthur Darvill travels from Tardis to Broadway
- By the time Arthur Darvill left Dr Who last year his career as an actor had received a huge boost from playing the part of Rory Williams. But of the many paths his career could have taken post-Who, starring in a hit musical on Broadway was surely one of the least likely.
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People from ethnic minorities 'should apply' for Brighton jobs
People from ethnic minorities are being urged to continue to apply for jobs at Brighton and Hove City Council.... -
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Downing Street exceeds estimate at signs auction
An enamelled Downing Street sign has been sold for £7,800 at auction, fetching over £6000 more than expected.... -
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Trevor the celebrity seal makes a splash in Seaford
A grey seal which has turned up on a Sussex beach to moult has become a celebrity, with hundreds of people coming to see it.... -
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Sex abuse priest Gordon Rideout jailed for 10 years
An Anglican priest who abused children in the 1960s and 70s has been jailed for 10 years.... -
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Ground control to 'Major Tim'
It takes the "right stuff" to withstand cosmic bursts of camera light and meteoric bombardments of questions, but Tim Peake is orb... -
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Rod Stewart returns to UK number one spot
Rod Stewart has scored his first UK number one album for 34 years, going straight to the top with his LP, Time.... -
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UK astronaut Tim Peake to go to International Space Station
The UK astronaut Tim Peake has been given a date to fly to the International Space Station (ISS).... -
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Man dies after being found shot in Hove street
A 31-year-old man has died in hospital after being found wounded in a street following a late-night shooting.... -
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Flood-prone areas in West Sussex get extra help
Some of the most flood-prone areas in West Sussex are to be given extra protection thanks to a government grant to the county council.... -
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Contactless 'charging errors' at M&S
Some Marks and Spencer customers have told the BBC of cases where its contactless payment terminals have taken cash from cards other than th...
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Arrest over murder of homeless man in Cork
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South Wales specialist hospital care plans to be revealed
Plans for major changes to the way some specialist hospital care is delivered in south Wales will be unveiled later.... -
South Wales specialist hospital care plans to be revealed
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Xbox One: Web reacts to Microsoft's multimedia console
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Seven Egypt security force hostages 'freed' in Sinai
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Sreesanth denies IPL spot-fixing claims
Indian fast bowler S Sreesanth, arrested last week over allegations of spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League, has insisted he is innocent...
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