Upstairs, Downstairs actress Jean Marsh dies | Ents & Arts News

Jean Marsh, star of Upstairs, Downstairs, has died aged 90, a friend has confirmed. Marsh’s friend, director Sir Michael Lindsay-Hogg, said in a statement to the PA news agency that…

Will Katy Perry sing in space – and will the all-female Blue Origin rocket crew count as astronauts? | Science, Climate & Tech News

It’s been more than 60 years since a woman travelled into space without a man. And now six of them are blasting off from Earth. Popstar Katy Perry, author Lauren…

Wolf Hall director on streaming levies: ‘The government needs the guts to stand up to the bully in the White House’ | Ents & Arts News

The director of hit BBC period drama Wolf Hall says the government “needs to have enough guts to stand up to the bully in the White House” to protect the…

Menendez brothers’ resentencing hearing can go ahead next week, says judge | US News

The Menendez brothers’ bid for freedom through resentencing can continue with the hearing scheduled for Thursday, a judge has ruled. Lyle, 57, and Erik, 54, received life sentences without the…

Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch chief executive Mike Jeffries ‘unfit to stand trial due to dementia’, prosecutors and defence team say | US News

Abercrombie & Fitch’s former chief executive is not fit to stand trial on sex trafficking charges as he is suffering from dementia, both prosecutors and his lawyers have said. Mike…

Saturday Night Live gets British version | Ents & Arts News

A British version of long-running US sketch show Saturday Night Live (SNL) will be coming to Sky next year. An American pop culture institution, SNL launched the careers of stars…

Rebekah Vardy loses appeal after claiming Coleen Rooney’s lawyers ‘deliberately’ understated costs during libel case | UK News

Rebekah Vardy has lost an appeal after claiming Coleen Rooney’s lawyers “deliberately” understated some of their client’s costs during the “Wagatha Christie” libel case. The high-profile court case took place…

Menendez brothers ‘hopeful’ they will be freed – but could this actually happen? | US News

The Menendez brothers, who were convicted of killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion in 1989, will soon find out if they can be released from prison. Lyle Menendez,…

BAFTA Games Awards: Astro Bot tops leaderboard – with psychological horror close behind | Ents & Arts News

Astro Bot was the big winner at this year’s BAFTA Games Awards, taking home five prizes, including the coveted best game. The 3D platformer, which was launched to critical acclaim…

New Universal theme park set to open in UK – with promise of ‘billions’ of pounds for the economy | Politics News

A new Universal theme park in Bedfordshire has been confirmed on what Sir Keir Starmer hailed as a “momentous” day for the UK. It will be the first Universal-branded theme…