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Cottrell Boyce writes Doctor episode
Frank Cottrell Boyce, who was a writer for the Olympics opening ceremony, has penned an episode of the new series of Doctor Who.
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Transformers holds US box office
In an unusually quiet 4 July weekend at the North American box office, Transformers: Age of Extinction holds on to the number one spot.
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Dolly offers to keep Glastonbury dog
Dolly Parton offers to take home a dog that was left behind following the exodus of Glastonbury Festival.
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Metallica close Sonisphere Festival
A week after headlining Glastonbury, Metallica top the bill at Sonisphere with a set chosen by fans.
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El Salvador leader opens residence
El Salvador's president has opened his official residence as an art gallery for the "socially excluded", where he says they will be able to reflect on the country's reality.
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In pictures: Liverpool Biennial 2014
Derelict union office becomes art gallery in Liverpool
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Should you feel guilty owning Rolf's art?
Should you feel guilty owning Rolf Harris's work?
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Two unknowns cast in new Star Wars
Two young unknown actors are cast in lead roles in the next Star Wars film following open auditions.
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Grande tops first combined chart
Singer-songwriter Ariana Grande tops the UK singles chart which, for the first time, combines sales and streaming figures.
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Drama questions 'group' murder rule
Drama asks whether 'group' murder law can lead to injustice
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Crowd problems at Libertines gig
A performance in London's Hyde Park had problems with surging.
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Iron Maiden headline Sonisphere
Veteran metal band Iron Maiden headline the Saturday night at this year's Sonisphere Festival, ending a three-year world tour.
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McCartney resumes concert tour
Sir Paul McCartney resumes his tour with a performance in New York after being forced to take nearly two months off to recover from a virus.
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Caitlin Moran: Making feminism fun
Caitlin Moran shares more life lessons in her debut novel
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VIDEO: LatAm Beats: Ocean's Acoustic
How young Mexican buskers hit the big time
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Brooks decision due early next week
Concert promoter Peter Aiken says a decision will be made on Monday or Tuesday on whether any of the planned Garth Brooks' concerts in Dublin will go ahead.
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Tennis Girl dress sells for £15k
The white summer dress and other items related to the iconic 1970s Tennis Girl poster sell for £15,500 at auction.
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Prodigy headline Sonisphere Festival
Dance act The Prodigy headline the first night of this year’s Sonisphere rock festival in Hertfordshire.
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Harris backlash in native Australia
Australia rushes to distance itself from disgraced entertainer
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BBC TV News reaches 60th milestone
Trot through the history of TV news since 1954
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