Police drop probe into JK Rowling threat over Salman Rushdie support
Police were investigating a threat to the Harry Potter author over her support for Salman Rushdie.
Roger Waters gigs in Poland cancelled amid Ukraine backlash
The musician was due to play gigs in Poland but faces outrage over his comments on the Ukraine war.
Nigeria’s Biyi Bandele: A storyteller to his bones
Biyi Bandele, whose film has premiered after his death, was a huge figure in British and Africa writing.
Afrobeats: Chart show host celebrates ‘beautiful year’ for genre
Radio host Eddie Kadi says stars like Burna Boy have propelled the genre into the mainstream.
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey to leave BBC for Times Radio
The hosts of the hit Fortunately podcast will host a new weekday afternoon programme and a podcast.
Angry Dan mural project ‘brings colour’ to Cleator Moor
Angry Dan was inspired by the Cumbrian town's historic importance as a location for inspiration.
Pharoah Sanders: Jazz legend dies aged 81
Sanders was known for his expressive style and played with some of the great names in jazz.
Tony de Vit: Plaque unveiled for ‘godfather of hard house’
DJ Tony de Vit is honoured in Birmingham, where he made his name, during Pride weekend.
Louise Fletcher: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’s Nurse Ratched dies aged 88
Fletcher won an Oscar for her memorable portrayal of the film's villainous Nurse Ratched.
Scottish soap River City celebrates 20th anniversary
The first episode of the Scottish soap opera first aired on BBC Scotland on 24 September 2002.