Wednesday, 11 February 2026

British Museum to keep pendant linked to Henry VIII

The museum says it has reached a fundraising goal so it can permanently display the artefact.

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Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Artist Andy Goldsworthy on gathering gravestones: This is my best work yet

For years he was overlooked by the art world - now he's been approached to create a piece for a new art prize.

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3 Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold dies at 47

The Mississippi-born frontman of the popular rock band had announced a stage 4 cancer diagnosis in May 2025.

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Monday, 9 February 2026

TV licence fee to rise by £5.50 to £180 from April

The cost of a TV licence currently increases in line with inflation each year until 2027.

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Sunday, 8 February 2026

Influential Ghanaian highlife musician Ebo Taylor dies at 90

The guitarist, composer and band leader fused Ghanaian music and funk to create tracks sampled around the world.

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The 'reclusive spinster' artist who shunned conformity and embraced freedom

On her 150th birthday, a new exhibition reveals the full power of the once-overshadowed painter.

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No big names. No big budget. But Heated Rivalry is a big hit

The made-on-a-shoe-string, Canadian-produced series is taking the world by storm.

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