Actors David Suchet and Sheila Hancock are among the stars of stage and screen recognised in the New Year Honours list.

North Korea broadcasts British film Bend It Like Beckham, in what the UK ambassador to the South says is the first ever Western-made film to air on state television.

It is likely that the cause of US soul singer Teena Marie's death will take weeks to determine, investigators say.

Burglars raided the south London home of BBC Breakfast presenter Susanna Reid as she slept upstairs with her family, it is revealed.

The first Palestinian orchestra of professional classical musicians since 1948 is set to perform its debut concert in Ramallah.