The BBC's World Service is too valuable to the corporation's reputation for its funding to be cut, a government watchdog says.

The former Black Sabbath singer will be handed the prize at a ceremony in London in June to mark the magazine's 30th anniversary.

BBC documentary series Human Planet is leading the way at this year's British Academy Television Craft Awards with seven nominations.

Playwright Edward Albee will receive the Edward MacDowell Medal for lifetime achievement, award organisers announce.

An eight-foot high portrait of a naked model handcuffed to a rock has been shortlisted for the National Portrait Gallery's annual art prize.

A charity which helps UK museums and galleries to buy works of art says it is going raise its level of funding by more than 50% by 2014.

A collection of 250 artworks by comedian Vic Reeves opens ahead of an auction the comedian hopes will make some space at his Kent home.

The singer announces a special concert to mark the 10th anniversary since the release of Songs In A Minor.