Many travellers snap pictures during their trips, but others find that slowing down to illustrate a place helps them appreciate it in a more meaningful way. Back in the 1800s, French artists
Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Big Freedia are being sued by a former New Orleans-based group alleging copyright infringement over the use of the phrase “release a wiggle.” According to the federal copyright lawsuit
Some residents in an area of Kent were left without power as firefighters tackled a blaze overnight.Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded to the incident involving three workshop buildings in Burmarsh Road,
Dame Judi Dench has spoken about her grief after the death of her close friend, fellow Dame Maggie Smith, who passed away last week.The star was asked about Dame Maggie on stage
A new venue has opened its doors in Bristol, promising a space for local artists and big touring acts alike. As work is still ongoing for Bristol’s arena, the Prospect Building in St
When Taylor Swift is making $2bn in ticket sales, and Coldplay can sell out 10 nights at Wembley Stadium, it’s easy to conjure an image of touring musicians swimming in sweet piles
A blockbuster film track has been voted the UK’s favourite noughties Bollywood tune. BBC Asian Network asked listeners to pick their Ultimate 00s Bollywood song from a shortlist of 50 tracks. The list was
The Indian government has opposed petitions in the top court that seek criminalisation of marital rape, saying it would be “excessively harsh”.The federal home ministry told the Supreme Court that “a man
Scientists have developed a revolutionary epigenetic clock, CheekAge, which uses cheek cell data to accurately predict mortality risk. Key Findings: Expert Insights: “Our epigenetic clock trained on cheek cells predicts mortality when
A groundbreaking clinical trial led by Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that dronabinol, a synthetic THC pill, effectively reduces agitation in Alzheimer’s patients by 30%. Key Findings: Expert Insights: “Agitation is one
A US judge has denied a request from a black student in Texas who had asked for a court order to protect him from punishment at his secondary school over his hair
Scientists have developed a revolutionary nasal spray, Pathogen Capture and Neutralizing Spray (PCANS), that shows remarkable promise in blocking respiratory pathogens. Key Findings: Expert Insights: “PCANS offers an additional layer of protection
After 25 years in the music business, Coldplay have appeared on almost every TV and radio show you can imagine, so when it came to promoting their 10th album, Moon Music, they
A well-known chef whose restaurant earned Leeds’s first Michelin star in a decade has closed his latest venture in the city after just seven months.Michael O’Hare ran The Man Behind The Curtain
A new music hub to give more children the opportunity to learn an instrument has been launched in South Yorkshire.It is part of a national programme to provide high-quality music education and
A music teacher rediscovered an 18th Century viola she had as a teenager 40 years ago when one of her students began playing it.Marion Fleetwood, from Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, realised it was the
Country music superstar Garth Brooks has been accused of rape, sexual assault and battery in a lawsuit filed in California state court.The accuser, using the pseudonym “Jane Roe”, was working as a
The convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were jailed more than three decades ago for the murder of their parents in the US, are set to be reviewed.The brothers shot Jose
A recent Cochrane review reveals that the advantages of fluoridated water have diminished significantly since fluoride toothpaste became widespread. The Findings: Expert Insights: “Fluoridation’s benefit has declined since fluoride toothpaste became widely
Google has released a new feature which will allow people to search the internet by taking a video. Video search will let people point their camera at something, ask a question about
Happily married couples who are partial to pork products took part in a somewhat quirky 900-year-old tradition on Saturday. The Dunmow Flitch Trials, where couples have to prove in a mock courtroom
The number of births in Scotland has fallen to its lowest ever recorded level. Last year there were 45,935 live births, a 2% fall on 2022 and the lowest total since records
A husband and wife in Australia have been reunited with the long lost footage of their wedding in Scotland after it was found by chance 57 years later. Aileen and Bill Turnbull