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UK Eurovision winner dies aged 77

The singer and songwriter Martin Lee was best known for his work as part of the pop group Brotherhood Of Man, which won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1976.

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Polari Prize: Shortlisted writers for LGBTQ+ literary awards announced

The Polari Prize has named its shortlisted writers for the LGBTQ+ writing awards. Munroe Bergdorf is nominated alongside Jon Ransom, one of 2023’s winners.

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'Get Out' star Daniel Kaluuya to get statue in famous London square

The actor’s statue will be unveiled as part of the "Scenes In The Square" trail this month, to coincide with the UK’s Black History Month.

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Banksy’s bulletproof Union Jack vest on sale for €360,000

The now iconic vest, which draws attention to social and political unrest across the UK and highlights the endemic surges in knife crime in contemporary Britain, is set to go under the hammer this month.

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Congregation: Es Devlin to unveil major new work in support of UNHCR

Bringing together portraits, animation, sound sequences and choral performances, the landmark installation at London’s St Mary le Strand Church will be unveiled on Thursday (3 October).

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Why did famed actor Damian Lewis herd sheep over a London bridge?

The actor was one of over a thousand people driving sheep along a historical trading route on Sunday – but what is this quirky, centuries-old tradition?

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Celebrated British actress Maggie Smith dies aged 89

The news of Maggie Smith's death has been confirmed by her sons.

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Ezra Collective's 'Dance, No One's Watching': Euronews Culture verdict

British jazz band Ezra Collective's follow-up to their Mercury Prize-winning album is another joyous celebratory collection.

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Brontë not Bronte: How the literary sisters got their dots back

85 years after the misspelled plaque first installed, three of the greatest British literary names have been corrected. Because it’s Brontë, not Bronte.

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Why has Naomi Campbell been barred from being charity trustee?

Supermodel Naomi Cambell founded Fashion For Relief in 2005 to relieve poverty. However, an investigation has found that only a small proportion of the charity's overall expenditure went to good causes.

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What are the must-see films at this year’s BFI London Film Festival?

Here are the 15 films you need to see at this year's LFF - from future Oscar hopefuls to powerful protest films and absurdist comedies, there's truly something for everyone in this 68th edition's vibrant line-up.

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Police probing cyberattack on wi-fi networks at UK train stations

UK transport officials and police said on Thursday they are investigating a “cyber-security incident” that hit the public wi-fi networks at the country’s biggest railway stations.

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Shakespeare meets Radiohead for new 'Hamlet' production

Thom Yorke will orchestrate his band’s 2003 album for a cast of 20 musicians and actors, in an updated version of “Hamlet” that will focus on state corruption and paranoia.

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'Colossal depths of humanity': Inside the Turner Prize exhibition

As the Tate Britain exhibition of this year's Turner Prize nominees goes on show, Euronews Culture speaks to curator Linsey Young and reviews the 2024 cohort.

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World's first 'Accelerator City' to stage landmark climate action gigs

The English city of Liverpool has been named the world’s first “Accelerator City” for climate action by the United Nation’s climate change program. In November, three special gigs will take place in Liverpool...

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Student Academy Award winners announced and head to London this year

Here are the winners of this year’s Student Academy Awards, with the ceremony taking place next month in London as opposed to the US. Academy CEO Bill Kramer’s international outreach initiative continues, to further highlight global membership growth.

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Oscar Wilde's grandson condemns new statue of author as 'hideous'

The conceptual sculpture of Oscar Wilde, designed by late Scottish artist Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, has been criticised by the famous author’s grandson.

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Elite climbers challenge gravity in Pole Climbing Championship

The World 25-Metre Pole Climbing Championship takes place in Warwickshire, England, showcasing elite climbers ascending at speed.

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‘It’s my life’: Inside the record-breaking world of giant vegetables

A competitive spirit and lots of dedication is what unites giant vegetable growers around the world.

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Ex-The Smiths frontman Morrissey fires management team

Bigmouth Strikes Again... Morrissey has fired his management team after having previously claimed that his ex-bandmate Johnny Marr owns "100 per cent trademark rights" to The Smiths' name, and that he had “ignored” an offer for a 2025 tour. The claims were debunked this week.