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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. 
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Kneecap advert 'banned' on London Tube network
The band claims the advert ban amounts to "censorship" but TfL says it would cause "serious offence". 
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Original Birkin bag shatters record with £7m sale
The prototype of the most famous bag in fashion, made for Jane Birkin in 1985, smashes auction records. 
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Cartoon Cavalcade presenter Glen Michael dies aged 99
The star hosted Glen Michael's Cartoon Cavalcade for nearly three decades on STV. 
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Gregg Wallace faces backlash over autism defence
The TV presenter was criticised after he appeared to link claims of misconduct to his autism diagnosis. 
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Slovakian rap festival featuring Kanye West called off
Protest groups had raised a petition against West's appearance at the Rubicon festival in Slovakia. 
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Girl designs Superman film age classification card
The Eastbourne girl's winning design will display before UK screenings of the new Superman film. 
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Steve Coogan to lead regeneration of hometown
The comedian is appointed by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burham to boost development in Middleton. 
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TRNSMT 2025: Full line-up and stage times for the weekend
The Glasgow Green music jamboree will take place over three days and features scores of acts. 
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Raynor Winn hits back at claims she misled readers
The author posted a lengthy statement challenging claims made in the Observer newspaper at the weekend. 
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Black Sabbath gig raised £140m, director says
"We raised a ton of money for a great cause", musical director Tom Morello says on Instagram. 
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Watch: The story of Jane Birkin's £7.4m handbag
Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag sells for a record-breaking €8.6m (£7.4m; $10.1m) at an auction in Paris. 
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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. 
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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. 
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EastEnders and theatre actor Frank Barrie dies
The Scarborough-born actor died peacefully at home with family by his side, his agency says. 
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K-pop singer jailed for three and a half years for rape
A district judge described the assault on a Chinese tourist as "extremely grave". 
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River City actor Iain Robertson accused of rape
Robertson - who played Stevie O'Hara in the BBC Scotland soap - denies a total of eight charges. 
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Karl Jenkins concert cancelled after 'extraordinary incident'
Jenkins, a Welsh musician and composer, was due to perform at the concert on Wednesday evening. 
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Former Love Island USA contestant apologises for using slur in post
Cierra Ortega, who was booted from the show, has apologised for using a slur but says she's now getting death threats. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 5:35pm 

Joe Locke set for West End after shooting Heartstopper movie
Joe Locke will star in Clarkston, about two young men who bond while working night shifts at Costco. 
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Made in Chelsea star 'not a bad person' for rehoming dog
Miles Nazaire was criticised online for giving up his pet, saying he didn't have time to look after him. 
© 2025 BBCWorld Thu 3:55am 

TV drama Grantchester to end following 11th series
The long-running drama is about a village vicar helping solve crimes alongside a police inspector. 
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