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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'.

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.

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.

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

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

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".

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.

Steve Coogan to lead regeneration of hometown
The comedian is appointed by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burham to boost development in Middleton.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 £7m sale
The prototype of the most famous bag in fashion, made for Jane Birkin in 1985, smashes auction records.

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.

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.

Girl designs Superman film age classification card
The Eastbourne girl's winning design will display before UK screenings of the new Superman film.

Karl Jenkins concert cancelled after 'extraordinary incident'
Jenkins, a Welsh musician and composer, was due to perform at the concert on Wednesday evening.

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.

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.

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.