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Posted at 14:17
US returns haul of stolen artefacts to Italy
By Antoinette Radford
BBC News
The items were all stolen from Italy in the late 1990s and some were worth millions of euros.
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Posted at 10:19
Artist longs for Pedro Pascal return to exhibition
By Christian Fuller
BBC News
The Hollywood star travelled to Kent to visit an exhibition dedicated to him - only to find it closed.
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Posted at 9:05
Huge cardboard building pops up in city centre
By Jim Scott & Sharuna Sagar
BBC News
The structure is made from 1,500 cardboard boxes and rises more than 45ft (14m) into the sky.
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Posted at 8:18
Man builds Johnny 5 robot from Short Circuit film
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Video caption: 'I spent the pandemic building Johnny 5'
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Posted at 7:52
Festival celebrates 10 years of grassroots music
By Pritti Mistry
BBC News
The Humber Street Sesh music and arts festival will see about 15,000 people visit Hull Marina.
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Posted at 7:16
'It's like I'm on an adventure'
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Local libraries across London are offering an escape for children in the form of a "Summer Reading Challenge".
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Posted at 5:33
Remembering the night Tony Bennett came to Belfast
By Mike Edgar & John Bennett
BBC Radio Ulster
Radio Ulster's John Bennett and Mike Edgar reflect on the American crooner's 1996 Belfast gig.
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Posted at 20:58 11 Aug
Welsh music festival cancelled hours before start
By Thamayanthi McAllister
BBC News
The music festival in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire is cancelled on the day it was supposed to open.
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Posted at 18:03 11 Aug
Sacha Baron Cohen plans Ali G comeback on tour
By Ian Youngs
Entertainment & arts reporter
The comedian has been working on a stand-up tour featuring his infamous spoof gangster.
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Posted at 17:27 11 Aug
Band revived by TikTok comes second in chart battle
By Thamayanthi McAllister
BBC News
Skindred's song from 2005 sparked a dance trend and propelled their new album into the top 10.
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Posted at 17:24 11 Aug
Has Below Deck shone a light on yachting's dark side?
By Francesca Osborne
BBC Newsbeat
Sexual misconduct on the reality TV show has hit the headlines - but what do yacht workers think?
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Posted at 17:23 11 Aug
Town's toxic waste scandal to become Netflix drama
By Danny Fullbrook
BBC News, Northamptonshire
Doctor Who, Sex Education and Full Monty actors will star in a drama about a Northamptonshire town.
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Posted at 17:09 11 Aug
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang windmill goes up for sale
By Danny Fullbrook
BBC News, Buckinghamshire
The Grade II-listed windmill in Buckinghamshire has an asking price of £9m.
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Posted at 16:10 11 Aug
Funeral for 'national treasure' Robbie Shepherd
Dunecht-born Mr Shepherd hosted BBC Radio Scotland's Take the Floor for 35 years before retiring in 2016.
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Posted at 15:47 11 Aug
Arctic Monkeys gig leads to noise complaints
By George Thompson
Local Democracy Reporting Service
One complaint was from nearly a mile away, but the gig attracted fewer gripes than Elton John in 2022.
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Posted at 14:59 11 Aug
Guitarist says cancer drug will give five more years
By Helen Bushby
BBC Entertainment reporter
Duran Duran's Andy Taylor says innovative prostate cancer treatment has extended his life.
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Posted at 10:43 11 Aug
Arts fund revival benefits 59 islanders
The number of recipients of The Rivington Fund grants has risen from 10 to 59 over six years.
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Posted at 10:10 11 Aug
Fleetwood Mac star's restaurant destroyed
Ian Youngs
Entertainment and arts reporter
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Image caption: Mick Fleetwood said he would help the community "in the days and months and years to come"
Mick Fleetwood, the co-founder of rock band Fleetwood Mac, is among a string of celebrities who have homes on Maui.
He also owned Fleetwood's bar and restaurant in Lahaina. It, like much of the town, has been destroyed.
He wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter) the fires were "a devastating moment for Maui, and many are suffering unimaginable loss".
Quote Message: On behalf of myself and my family, I share my heartfelt thoughts and prayers for the people of Maui. We are committed to supporting the community and those affected by this disaster in the days and months and years to come. from Mick Fleetwood
Other stars who are reported to have homes on the island include singers Willie Nelson, Steven Tyler, Kris Kristofferson and Paul Simon; and actors Woody Harrelson, Owen Wilson and Jim Carrey.
Oprah Winfrey is another resident, and spoke to the BBC about helping out by buying supplies for those who have been made homeless.
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Video caption: Oprah hands out supplies in Hawaii: ‘It’s a little overwhelming'
Aquaman star Jason Momoa, one of the most famous actors to hail from Hawaii, wrote on Instagram that he was "devastated and heartbroken" by the tragedy.
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Posted at 8:38 11 Aug
Tory Lanez refuses to say sorry over shooting
By Riyah Collins
BBC Newsbeat
Rapper Tory Lanez, who was jailed for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, insists he is innocent.
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Posted at 7:45 11 Aug
Entertainer Les Dennis completes Strictly line-up
By Helen Bushby
Entertainment and arts reporter
The showbiz star and actor is "thrilled" to join the show as he approaches his 70th birthday.
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