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"Life depends on change and renewal", as the Second Doctor himself famously said. Without it, the show couldnt have survived for over 60 years. Back then, the concept was referred to as a "renewal" and seen as a chance…
But for some artists, the idea of sharing the spotlight quickly grows old. Whether driven by personal ambition, creative differences or the desire to step out of someone else's shadow, there are plenty of notable…
If he did emerge into the glare, he'd swiftly return to the background; among the band's fans, though, the desire for his presence was immense. Early Bearface solo tracks, uploaded to Soundcloud and Bandcamp in the early…
The death was, of course, groomer Craig Ingram (Matthew James-Bailey), who was whacked across the head with a candlestick in the conclusion of last night's episode. Victim Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd) stood over his…
Lots of people do a marathon in one go, so how hard could it be? Well, perhaps I shouldn't have been so conceited. Four weeks ago, a long-standing foot problem flared up. I iced it. I raised it. The doctor gave me pills.…
"They don't question you too much." In the 1980s, the culinary desert of the UK saw the rise of three difficult, brilliant chefs (Pierre White was joined by Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal ) who triggered a foodie…
The vehicle is among lots being sold by Hertfordshire-based Propstore online and at Bafta in London from 4 -6 December. The "Batpod" was featured in a chase scene that included Christian Bale's Batman and Heath Ledger's…
Real name Paul Elliott, the 79-year-old, is preparing to appear in his first ever play, taking on the role of Mr Boo in Jim Carwright's The Rise and Fall of Little Voice at the National Theatre. Elliott, from Rotherham…
But this was just the tip of the iceberg for Jamie Adams, who also managed to get singing icon Kylie Minogue and rapper RZA from the Wu-Tang Clan to Porthcawl for his new movie. The arrival of the stars in the seaside…
Some of the stress on the sites is being put down to the climate emergency, with hotter summers and stormier winters placing some of England's most treasured places in greater peril. Historic England also highlighted…