News

Paul Welsh believes the BBC should face an indepedent investigation over the way it uses licence payers' money

'BBC needs independent probe into how it spends licence fee'
I already suffer from very high blood pressure but I think the BBC may be out to finish me off!

Sophie Ellis-Bextor and her husband Richard Jones will be cooking some of their favourite recipes. Picture: Pub in the Park

Food and music festival is back with superstars Sophie Ellis-Bextor and McFly

How to beat the heat: From what to eat to what to wear and more (PA)

UK Heatwave: From what to eat to what to wear

BBC Strictly Come Dancing pair Maisie Smith and Max George spotted 'kissing' on holiday. (PA)

Eastenders star Maisie Smith seen 'kissing' very famous new love interest

McDonald's Monopoly start date is officially announced and its just weeks away (PA)

McDonald's Monopoly start date is officially announced and its just weeks away

BBC Eastenders star James Farrar 'heartbroken' after 'family member' is killed. (PA)

Eastenders star left 'heartbroken' after 'family member' knocked down and killed

BBC Eastenders' Samantha Womack reveals cancer diagnosis in Olivia Newton-John tribute. (PA)

Eastenders star reveals cancer diagnosis in moving Olivia Newton-John tribute

John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Credit: PA

John Travolta leads tributes as Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73

BBC Studioworks produces and develops several shows at Elstree Studios including Strictly Come Dancing. Credit: BBC/PA

Company behind Strictly and The Chase extends stay at Elstree Studios

Olivia Newton-John. Credit: PA

Grease actress Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73, her husband confirms

Elton John and Britney Spears. Credit: PA

Britney Spears and Elton John to release new song Hold Me Closer - What we know

BBC Eastenders reveal new actress for role of Jack Branning's daughter Amy Mitchell. (PA)

Eastenders reveals shock recast of popular Albert Square character this week

Dame Deborah James’ ‘crippling panic attacks’ stopped after cancer diagnosis (PA)

Dame Deborah James’ ‘crippling panic attacks’ stopped after cancer diagnosis

Adrian Dunbar in new ITV crime series Ridley. Credit: ITV

Everything we know about Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar's new detective drama

Maya Jama. Credit: PA

Maya Jama splits from NBA star fiance Ben Simmons after year together

Spotify announces major change to its platform but only for certain users (PA)

Spotify announces major change to its platform but only for certain users

Paul Welsh explains why some actors might need to appear at fan conventions to earn money

Showbiz Nostalgia Don't judge when actors earn money for appearing at conventions and signing autographs

A shopper in a branch of Waitrose in south London. Credit: PA

Waitrose announces major change set to impact hundreds of food products

Iceland announce major change affecting UK stores this weekend for women's EURO final. (PA)

Iceland warns shoppers over change affecting stores across the UK this weekend

When will the next parts of Beyoncé's new album trilogy be released? (PA)

When will the next parts of Beyoncé's new album trilogy be released?

(Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter)

Dark Arts returns to Harry Potter Studios London this September

Everything you need to know for Lady Gaga at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (PA)

Everything you need to know for Lady Gaga at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Lady Gaga at Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium: Bag Policy and Prohibited items (PA)

Lady Gaga at Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium: Bag Policy and Prohibited items

Vanessa began presenting the Radio 2 Early Breakfast Show in January 2011 (PA)

Vanessa Feltz to leave BBC Radio 2 show and BBC Radio London

First televised sentencing from Old Bailey to make legal history (PA)

First televised court sentencing to be shown TODAY - how to watch

BBC Eastenders tease huge episode with Peggy Mitchell, Ronnie, Roxie and Grant to return. (PA)

Major Eastenders episode to see Peggy Mitchell, Ronnie, Roxie and Grant return

Elstree Studios in Borehamwood

Hertsmere set to form television and film partnership with Israel

(Background) Forest ( Canva) (Circle) TikTok app on phone (PA)

What is TikTok's Forest Question test? How to play the new relationship quiz

McDonald's adds four new items to menus as popular items scrapped (McDonald's/PA)

McDonald's adds four new items to menu as fan favourites axed

Elstree Studios in Borehamwood

Hertsmere set to form television and film partnership with Israel

The UK has officially been confirmed as the host for Eurovision 2023 after winners Ukraine will no longer be able to host. (PA)

UK officially announced as hosts for Eurovision 2023 following Ukraine conflict

Kaleidoscope Festival at Alexandra Park: Prohibited items (Canva)

Kaleidoscope festival at Alexandra Park: Prohibited items

The iconic singer's tickets went on sale today for his UK tour, but fans are not happy with ticket prices and process. (PA/Ticketmaster)

Bruce Springsteen fans furious over Ticketmaster 'Horrific' ticket process

BBC Eastenders cast Jade Goody's son Bobby Brazier for new Freddie Slater role. (PA)

BBC bosses cast new Eastenders star - and he has a very famous mum

Asda has revealed its Christmas food range for 2022 during a heatwave week (PA)

Asda has revealed its Christmas food range for 2022 - see the list

Netflix announces 'magical' new feature for fans of Stranger Things and more. (PA)

Netflix announces 'magical' new feature - everything you need to know

Showcase Cinemas is giving FREE tickets to red heads to 'stay protected' amid heatwave. (PA)

Red heads can get FREE cinema tickets to 'stay protected' amid heatwave

Bruce Springsteen. (PA)

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band announce UK tour for Summer 2023

Victoria Beckham. Credit: PA

Victoria Beckham divides fans with Spice Girls tribute as she joins TikTok

Molly-Mae Hague. Credit: PA/ Advertising Standards Authority

Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague's Instagram post banned - Find out why

Bob Dylan. (PA)

Bob Dylan set to tour the UK for the first time in over five years

Is the Deliveroo app down? What we know so far (PA)

Is the Deliveroo app down? What we know so far

Sir Mo Farah said “the truth is I’m not who you think I am,” adding he needs to tell his real story “whatever the cost”. (PA)

Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to the UK as a child

England’s Alessia Russo celebrates scoring her sides seventh goal against Norway (PA)

Ian Wright hits out at Alan Sugar's 'foolishness' in Women's Euros tweet

This is why Carol Vorderman is hosting Lorraine Kelly this morning (PA)

This is why Carol Vorderman is hosting Lorraine Kelly this morning

A new sign has appeared at Elstree Studios following the completion of two new stages. Pictured are studios historian Paul Welsh, left, and chairman of the board of directors at the studios and Hertsmere Borough Council leader Morris Bright

Showbiz Nostalgia It's fantastic that Elstree is expanding - but the bar's name is the best bit

Is Minecraft down? What we know so far as users report ‘realms internal server error’ (Canva)

Is Minecraft down? What we know so far as users report ‘realms internal server error’

Lauren Goodger announces tragic death of baby in heart-breaking statement (PA)

Lauren Goodger announces tragic death of baby in heart breaking statement

BBC Eastenders legend Shane Richie to return as Alfie Moon as fans promised drama. (PA)

Eastenders legend set to return as BBC bosses tell viewers to look out for clues

Wireless Festival Finsbury Park: All you need to know from set times to acts (PA)

Everything you need to know for Wireless Festival at Finsbury Park

James Caan. Credit: PA

The Godfather and Elf actor James Caan dies aged 82, family confirms

Wireless Festival Finsbury Park: How to buy the last tickets (PA)

Grab the last few tickets to Wireless Festival at Finsbury Park: Find out how

Mona Hammond was best known for her roles on EastEnders and Desmond's (PA)

EastEnders actress dies aged 91, as tributes pour in for 'extremely talented' individual

Some of the viral videos show those taking part cheering and clapping loudly and being disruptive during screenings (AP/PA)

Cinemas ban teens from screenings over TikTok's Gentleminions trend