Allan Massie obituary: Acclaimed novelist, critic and commentator

The writer lived in the Borders and excelled in historical novels which merged the personal and political.

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Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely Lunar New Year mascot in China

This year's trendy Lunar New Year decor comes with a stroke of wizardry.

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Jesy Nelson backs under-16 social media ban to protect daughters

The former Little Mix star reveals why she wanted to let cameras in to document her pregnancy journey.

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How Grammy winner Olivia Dean became Britain's new global star

The Londoner confirmed her status as one of the pop world's biggest breakout stars in LA on Sunday.

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Jack Thorne on 'remarkably tender' Lord of the Flies

Award winners Jack Thorne and Marc Munden on their adaptation of William Golding's Lord of the Flies.

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The Fratellis cancel 20th anniversary tour due to singer's illness

Known for their hits Chelsea Dagger and Whistle for the Choir, the Glasgow band said the tour would be rescheduled.

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The Night Manager villain inspired by John le Carré's own father

The son of The Night Manager author has said the series' villain is inspired by his own "evil" grandfather.

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