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TRNSMT music festival begins in the scorching heat
This year's TRNSMT is headlined over three days by 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro and Snow Patrol.

Fans camp out overnight ahead of Ed Sheeran gigs
Fans are queuing outside Ipswich Town Football Club's stadium ahead of the singer's first show.

The Salt Path author's next book delayed after 'distress'
Raynor Winn has suffered "considerable distress" from a newspaper investigation, her publisher says.

Chris Brown in court to face more assault charges
The US singer is expected to enter a plea over two charges relating to an alleged nightclub attack.

'This is history right here': Oasis fans queue for Manchester gig
The Gallagher brothers are set to play five sold-out shows at Heaton Park on 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20 July

TV doctor and IVF pioneer quits BMA over strikes
The Labour peer says the strikes could damage public trust in doctors.

Trainspotting's Irvine Welsh: We've become 'dumbed down machines'
Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh's sequel is called Men in Love, as the 'world is full of hate'.

Kneecap advert 'banned' on London Tube network
The band claims the advert ban amounts to "censorship" but TfL says it would cause "serious offence".

Original Birkin bag shatters record with Ł7m sale
The prototype of the most famous bag in fashion, made for Jane Birkin in 1985, smashes auction records.

Cartoon Cavalcade presenter Glen Michael dies aged 99
The star hosted Glen Michael's Cartoon Cavalcade for nearly three decades on STV.

Gregg Wallace faces backlash over autism defence
The TV presenter was criticised after he appeared to link claims of misconduct to his autism diagnosis.

Slovakian rap festival featuring Kanye West called off
Protest groups had raised a petition against West's appearance at the Rubicon festival in Slovakia.

Oasis sweep UK charts after reunion frenzy
The band go back to number one following their reunion, with two more albums in the top five.

Welsh singer Iris Williams dies aged 81
Williams took part in a concert to celebrate the opening of the National Assembly of Wales in 1999.

Irvine Welsh on Trainspotting, its sequel and modern-day malaise
The Scottish author speaks to the BBC ahead of the launch of his new book, Men in Love.

Jeff Lynne's ELO gig called off at last minute
Fans were told the gig would not be going ahead just before the band was due to take to the stage.

Justin Bieber releases surprise new album
Canadian singer Justin Bieber has surprised fans by releasing his first new album in four years.

Mata combines art with legends of football
Juan Mata explains how he has brought 11 legendary football players to work with 11 contemporary artists to produce a unique art exhibition.

Watch: The story of Jane Birkin's Ł7.4m handbag
Jane Birkin's original Hermčs bag sells for a record-breaking €8.6m (Ł7.4m; $10.1m) at an auction in Paris.

Bob Dylan to play three Swansea gigs on tour
The 84-year-old singer announces dates for 13 shows in the UK and Ireland this November.

Video game actors' strike officially ends after AI deal
Performers agree to a deal with 10 of the biggest companies in the games industry after reaching a deal on AI.

EastEnders and theatre actor Frank Barrie dies
The Scarborough-born actor died peacefully at home with family by his side, his agency says.