Former Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis has told the BBC that co-star Hilary Devey, who has died at the age of 65, “totally commanded” her position after joining the business investment show in 2011. Devey came to public attention when she replaced James Caan on the programme, later saying her best investment had been a
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Artist Anna Chonjnicka has shied away from traditional canvas in favour of… bananas. The north London artist bruises the skin to create elaborate drawings that she shares daily on her social media. Her artwork ranges from landscapes and portraits to social justice messages and even the TV cartoon character Homer Simpson. But the bananas she
ITV’s Love Island returns for a new series on Monday. Previously the show has attracted criticism for promoting fast fashion so this year contestants will be wearing a wardrobe of pre-owned items. Amy Bannerman, who has styled the likes of Dua Lipa was selected to curate their outfits. She gave the BBC a sneak preview
The Queen has made an appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, on the final day of celebrations. She was surrounded by Prince Charles and Camilla, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with their three children. She watched Friday and Saturday’s events from home after experiencing “discomfort” on Thursday.
The Queen has met Paddington Bear, in a sketch which opened the BBC’s Party at the Palace marking her 70 years on the throne. The animated children’s character was seen having tea with the Queen – during which they both confessed to carrying around a marmalade sandwich. You can watch the Party at the Palace
A 104-year-old dance teacher says she is “honoured” to receive a British Empire Medal for her life’s work. Angela Redgrave, from Bristol, took over the Bristol School of Dancing in 1970, after dancing herself since the age of 10. “I feel proud, we take in every child who comes to us with open arms, and
Jamal Edwards, founder of SBTV and a huge influence on the UK music scene, died in February 2022 after a sudden illness. The news left fans in shock, and mum Brenda “devastated”. Now, three months on, Brenda’s been speaking with BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Nadia Jae about the loss, and the legacy her son has left
A Belfast poet wants to challenge perceptions that working-class communities are less interested in poetry. Scott McKendry is originally from the mainly unionist Shankill estate in Belfast. After leaving school at 16, he initially began to train as an electrician, but inherited a love of poetry from his grandfather. In 2019, he won the Patrick
The cast of Stranger Things will soon be bidding the hit TV show farewell. The first part of the fourth series is being streamed now, with another being released in July. In the meantime the familiar faces of the Stranger Things gang have been speaking to Radio 1’s film critic Ali Plumb. See the whole
Model Kate Moss testified on Wednesday in the US defamation trial involving actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Mr Depp’s legal team asked her questions about their relationship during the 1990s and a claim that he had once pushed her down the stairs. Appearing by video link, Ms Moss denied he ever “pushed me, kicked
BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood has revealed that she is engaged live on air. Her eagle-eyed colleague Sally Nugent spotted Kirkwood’s “giant rock” engagement ring during a weather forecast on Monday morning and said she’d been struggling to keep the happy news a secret. Watch as Kirkwood describes how the proposal happened.
Stars are flocking to the French Riviera for the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival. Hollywood heavyweight Tom Cruise is attending the event for the first in 30 years for the premiere of his newest movie, Top Gun: Maverick. A long awaited sequel to the 80s’ hit Top Gun, it’s been 36 years since the last
Nadine Dorries said which media outlets she appeared on was her own choice, when she was questioned by MPs about the planned privatisation of Channel 4, At the digital, culture, media and sport committee, she was asked by the SNP’s John Nicolson why she did not appear on Channel 4 News. She later told Conservative
Organisers say 27,000 people watched 360 drones take to the skies on a rain-soaked evening in Coventry. The 16-minute event called Our Wilder Family, at War Memorial Park, was billed as the longest drone display in the UK. The drone show on Sunday evening was the final of three events staged in Coventry over the
Ukraine has won the Eurovision song contest 2022, with the Kalush Orchestra coming out on top with a huge show of support for their song Stefania. The UK’s Sam Ryder came second place for his performance of Spaceman, landing the UK’s best result since 1998. Along the way these top acts competed against some strong
This weekend, Europe’s glitziest celebration of pop music, the Eurovision Song Contest, will celebrate its 66th year in Turin, Italy. But with Ukraine odds-on favourite to win, and both Belarus and Russia banned, will we see voters unite against Putin? As the conflict continues, Kalush Orchestra are some of the very few men currently allowed
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