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• Record drop in 1 type of A-level student means subject could 'disappear in a decade'

  13-08-2026 01:01 via express.co.uk
  The numbers just hit a new low for one A level.
  
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• Retro gaming fans rejoice, as two love letters to the Nintendo 64 launch this week

  12-08-2026 19:16 via express.co.uk
  The Switch 2 Star Fox remake isn't the only on-rails shooter launching in 2026.
  
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• Queen's Roger Taylor launches new love song and music video

  12-08-2026 18:12 via express.co.uk
  Queen drummer Roger Taylor has his latest solo album coming out next month.
  
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• I watched impressive musical based on one of the biggest anime series ever

  12-08-2026 18:09 via express.co.uk
  Death Note: The Musical is back in London after three years.
  
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• Nintendo Switch 2 Zelda console leak hints at major Ocarina of Time update

  12-08-2026 18:01 via express.co.uk
  New leaks of a Nintendo Switch 2 special edition console have hinted at a release date for the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake - and there could be more to come
  
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• Overwatch just made the biggest and best change to its Battle Pass in years

  12-08-2026 17:40 via express.co.uk
  The Overwatch Battle Pass just got a whole lot better in Season 4.
  
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• Next James Bond odds slashed on rumoured 007 auditions favourite

  12-08-2026 17:10 via express.co.uk
  The new bookies' favourite "is being strongly considered" to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond.
  
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• Classic Lord of the Rings game just got a re-release, but it's missing one major feature

  12-08-2026 15:23 via express.co.uk
  Lord of the Rings: War in the North just relaunched on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, but its lacking this major quality of life feature.
  
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• Helldivers 2 Warhammer Warbond live with update 7.0.0 and PS Plus release

  12-08-2026 15:15 via express.co.uk
  It's a great day to be a Helldivers 2 fan, as developer Arrowhead adds more meat to the bone.
  
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• Jasper Carrott says family is 'so proud' of Lucy Davis after cancer diagnosis

  12-08-2026 14:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The actress, best known for playing Dawn in The Office, has revealed she has incurable breast cancer.
  
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• Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations

  12-08-2026 14:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated.
  
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• School founded by Charlotte Church operated without planning permission at former farm

  12-08-2026 13:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Traitors star founded the school with her husband Jonathan Powell in 2019.
  
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• Elder Scrolls 6 setting teased in 'live playthrough', and we think we know where

  12-08-2026 12:23 via express.co.uk
  Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has played The Elder Scrolls 6 behind closed doors and teased the game's subtitle.
  
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• Nicholas Hoult joins Harry Potter TV show - see the cast so far

  12-08-2026 12:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hoult, known for his roles in X-Men, Superman and Mad Max: Fury Road, will play Gilderoy Lockhart.
  
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• Gavin & Stacey star Melanie Walters completes Strictly line-up

  12-08-2026 11:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Walters, who played Gwen in the BBC sitcom, is the 15th and final celebrity to be announced for Strictly.
  
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• Strictly and Bake Off stars to appear at book festival

  12-08-2026 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The line-up has been confirmed, with Bridget Jones creator and Life of Pi author among the stars.
  
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• UK's largest Harry Potter shop comes to London

  12-08-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warner Bros says the flagship store will be inspired by magical Diagon Alley and open on 4 November.
  
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• I share my flat with a 6ft Terminator and 30 other props

  12-08-2026 07:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Martin rents a one-bedroom-flat, but you would not say he lives alone.
  
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• How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals?

  12-08-2026 07:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise?
  
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• Baby Shark boy set to make K-pop debut

  12-08-2026 05:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.
  
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• UK prosecutors argue Tate brothers a flight risk ahead of bail hearing

  12-08-2026 00:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andrew and Tristan Tate would attempt to evade prosecution if they are freed on bail, prosecutors argue.
  
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• Anne Hathaway pokes fun at 'fake baby bump' theories

  11-08-2026 18:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The actress responds to social media critics who suggested her bump didn't look real at a premiere.
  
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• Amanda Knox comedy show 'sincere' but 'just not very funny'

  11-08-2026 15:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Edinburgh Fringe show received a mixed response, with many reviewers saying typical stand-up fare.
  
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• What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy

  11-08-2026 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Hollywood actor investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.
  
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• 30 years later, a former gang member will stand trial for Tupac's murder

  10-08-2026 18:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It’s been three decades since Tupac was killed, and since then, his reputation has only grown.
  
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• 'Spectacular' Game of Thrones stage spin-off opens at home of Shakespeare

  10-08-2026 00:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The verdict from most theatre critics is that it's a worthy addition to the epic fantasy franchise.
  
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• Pink Floyd legend left family just £50k to family after tragic death

  09-08-2026 18:34 via express.co.uk
  The music icon tragically died in May, aged 84, without a will.
  
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• Barefoot and deaf - this is the percussionist about to wow fans at Late Night Proms

  09-08-2026 13:00 via express.co.uk
  Dame Evelyn Glennie teaches audiences to listen to sound through vibrations, as she does.
  
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• Mozart marvellously modernised at Glyndebourne

  09-08-2026 10:55 via express.co.uk
  Die Entführung aus dem Serail has never been as popular as Mozart's later operatic comedies - but this revival shows it could be
  
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• 'I've read 150 books in 2026 and these are my must-reads for August'

  09-08-2026 10:52 via express.co.uk
  I can almost guarantee you'll spy someone reading one of these amazing novels during summer 2026 and beyond.
  
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• Weezer announce World Tour with tickets out in days

  09-08-2026 08:45 via express.co.uk
  Weezer fans have one chance to get presale tickets.
  
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• Humans have been taking drugs since pre-history – this is why they're so vital

  09-08-2026 08:01 via express.co.uk
  Pharmacologist Rod Flower tells the story of medicines in his fascinating new book
  
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• Britney Spears and Madonna go head to head in tell-all biopics - but only one can win

  09-08-2026 08:00 via express.co.uk
  Pop queens Britney Spears and Madonna are going head-to-head for their biopics to hit the big screen first
  
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• Memories of rock royalty in my garden in Knebworth

  09-08-2026 07:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  This weekend is the 40th anniversary of Queen's last performance with Freddie Mercury.
  
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• GTA VI fans race to get cheapest pre-order as Rockstar tease Netflix Extended Look

  09-08-2026 06:51 via express.co.uk
  Rockstar Games and Netflix have teamed up to give fans an exclusive preview of Grand Theft Auto 6 later this month.
  
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• Perez Hilton faces long recovery after reports he self-harmed during livestream

  09-08-2026 06:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US blogger is in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital, according to his family.
  
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• Kellie Bright to leave EastEnders after 13 years

  09-08-2026 02:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford.
  
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• Zendaya saw me on the red carpet and her jaw dropped - I'm still in shock

  09-08-2026 02:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  TikTok creator Zainab Jiwa seems to be giving Hollywood A-listers on the red carpet a run for their money.
  
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• Banksy works cost public almost £150,000

  09-08-2026 01:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  FOI requests reveal Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000, with costs still rising.
  
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• Strictly dancers Ola and James Jordan separate after 23 years of marriage

  08-08-2026 22:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The professional dancers, who married in 2003, both spent several series on the BBC programme.
  
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• Comedian Mo Gilligan says Gavin & Stacey brings back 'fond memories' of holidays at Barry Island

  08-08-2026 21:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watching episodes of Gavin & Stacey reminds The Masked Singer judge of childhood visits to Wales.
  
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• Madonna pays tribute to 'genius, otherworldly' producer William Orbit

  08-08-2026 19:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Queen of Pop worked with Orbit several times over the years, most notably on her genre-bending, Grammy Award-winning album Ray of Light.
  
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• The last movie Elvis watched before he died is on TV this weekend

  08-08-2026 13:30 via express.co.uk
  Elvis Presley made his last trip to one of his beloved movie theatres just four days before his tragic death at 42.
  
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• Siân Phillips to step back from acting aged 93 after memory issues

  08-08-2026 12:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sian Phillips will step back from full-scale stage shows but continue other projects.
  
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• Can you guess the top 10 most addictive games of 2026, according to science?

  08-08-2026 10:00 via express.co.uk
  A new study has found these ten video games to be some of the most addictive in 2026. Can you guess them all?
  
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• Digital cameras and wired earphones are back - and 'a bit more real'

  08-08-2026 03:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  We're surrounded by more advanced tech in 2026, so why are young people going back to basics?
  
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• Singer Self Esteem to make cinematic debut in film set in 1980s

  07-08-2026 19:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pop singer Self Esteem is set to star in upcoming film Mountain from Welsh director Celyn Jones.
  
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• Campaigners call for Jared Leto's concerts to be cancelled after criminal sexual conduct claims

  07-08-2026 16:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The musician - who denies the claims - is due to perform with his band at two of the UK's biggest arenas next year.
  
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• Lauryn Hill and Wyclef ‘in an amazing place’ as fans hope for new Fugees album after 30 years

  07-08-2026 01:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hill says the band have gone through "an incredible healing process", raising the prospect of new music.
  
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• 'Put your phone down': K-pop band weighs in on concert etiquette

  07-08-2026 00:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cortis's plea has drawn mixed reactions in a fandom that's obsessed with capturing every moment.
  
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