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BBC Northern Ireland to cut 36 posts to save money
Programmes are also impacted with Radio Foyle losing its breakfast news show and hourly bulletins.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-63793557
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-63793557

Venue's possible closure terrifying, court told
The possibility of a noise notice closing a music venue is frightening, its owner tells a court.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-63793296
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-63793296

Composer's family call for further recognition
Avril Coleridge-Taylor used the hills of the East Sussex countryside as inspiration for her music.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-63785791
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-63785791

Will Smith says bottled rage led to Oscars slap
The actor is interviewed on US television for the first time since the infamous incident in March.
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-63790422
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-63790422

Tilda Swinton: Cinema was a haven and a sanctuary
The actor talks about the importance of cinema and its history as she receives a film archive award.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-63793876
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-63793876

Brit Awards Rising Star nominees announced
Cat Burns, Flo and Nia Archives are tipped to be named the UK music industry's hottest new act.
https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-63793567
https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-63793567

TV tram that killed Corrie villain saved
The infamous tram has been saved by the public after money was needed to transport it to a new site.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lancashire-63791802
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lancashire-63791802

BBC announces changes to complaints process
The corporation says it will make its complaints process easier and more transparent to navigate.
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-63784019
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-63784019

Manchester gig venue sweating on noise complaint outcome
The owners of Night & Day are in court to appeal against a Noise Abatement Notice from the council.
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-63732960
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-63732960

How nude art helps Mari embrace body confidence
Artist says "by some miracle I found the switch that has made me feel better about my body".
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-63773514
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-63773514

Iconic London film studios set for makeover
The west London facility, one of the world's oldest studios, has been home to several TV shows and film.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-63786455
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-63786455

Grandparents 'so proud' of I'm a Celeb finalist
Hollyoaks actor Owen Warner, came second with former Lioness Jill Scott crowned queen of the jungle.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-63781677
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-63781677

Dua Lipa is granted Albanian citizenship
The pop star, whose parents are Albanian, is honoured for promoting the country through her music.
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-63779910
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-63779910

Bob Dylan apologises for printed 'signatures'
The star charged $600 for "hand-signed" editions of his latest book, but all was not as it seemed.
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-63779904
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-63779904

Mystery donor gives boxes of books to school
There was enough for one book per pupil with authors including Roald Dahl and Jaqueline Wilson.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cumbria-63779012
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cumbria-63779012

Sound City Ipswich renamed as Brighten The Corners
Organisers say they aim to shine a spotlight on an "underappreciated part of the country".
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2vqxwdppjvo
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2vqxwdppjvo

Jill Scott wins I'm a Celebrity with Hancock third
Footballer Jill Scott beats ex-health secretary Matt Hancock and actor Owen Warner in the final.
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-63634455
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-63634455

The Snowman marks 40 years as a family favourite
Howard Blake who composed Walking in the Air says he "owes a lot" to his home city of Brighton.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-63742460
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-63742460
UK Charts: Latest News
The Ezra Collective announced as the next guests on The Record Club
The band's new album Where I'm Meant To Be recently became their first to chart inside the UK Top 40.
https://www.officialcharts.comMatty Healy reveals The 1975 worked on scrapped songs for Taylor Swift's Midnights: "They never came out"
Both artists' new albums were produced by Jack Antonoff, and debuted at Number 1 in the UK.
https://www.officialcharts.comBRIT Awards 2023: Cat Burns, FLO and Nia Archives named BRIT Rising Star 2023 nominees
The winner will be announced next week.
https://www.officialcharts.comChristmas Number 1 2022 contenders revealed: LadBaby, Stormzy, Mariah Carey and more
See the huge names set to enter the battle for this year's coveted Christmas chart-topper
https://www.officialcharts.comAlbums coming in 2023: Release dates for Lewis Capaldi, Maneskin, Sam Smith, Ellie Goulding and more
Q1 2023 is already looking busy on the albums front
https://www.officialcharts.comStormzy vaults to Number 1 on the Official Trending Chart with Firebabe
This Is What I Mean is heading for Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart, and its bringing its biggest single up with it.
https://www.officialcharts.comStormzy's This Is What I Mean battles Cliff Richard's Christmas With Cliff for Official Number 1 Album
It one of the more unlikely chart battles of the year, it's Stormzy vs Cliff for the top spot
https://www.officialcharts.comNew Christmas songs for 2022 including Lindsay Lohan, Camila Cabello, Phoebe Bridgers and more
Move over Mariah and Kelly, we have some new kids on the block.
https://www.officialcharts.comCalvin Harris debunks rumour he produced Rita Ora's scrapped second album: "I only worked on one other song"
We accidentally had an exclusive chat with Calvin and Rita to clear this whole thing up...
https://www.officialcharts.comMeghan Trainor edges closer to Number 1 with Made You Look - can she end Taylor Swift's reign?
Could Made You Look become Meghan's first chart-topper in seven years?
https://www.officialcharts.comAll The Number 1 Singles
Every Number 1 single in Official Charts history.
https://www.officialcharts.comTaylor Swift’s Anti-Hero becomes one of the longest-running Number 1 singles of 2022
It's the longest stint for a solo female artist at Number 1 since Olivia Rodrigo.
https://www.officialcharts.comAll The Number 1 Albums
Check out the full list of every Number 1 album in Official Charts history.
https://www.officialcharts.comDermot Kennedy secures second UK Number 1 album with Sonder
Dublin-born singer-songwriter debuts atop the Official Albums Chart, with further entries from Queen, Nickelback and more
https://www.officialcharts.com