National Book Award winner Ruth Stone, whose career flourished in her 80s and 90s, dies in Vermont at the age of 96.

Oscar-winning director Andrzej Wajda begins filming a biopic in Poland about former president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Lech Walesa.

Matilda, comedian Tim Minchin's musical take on the Roald Dahl classic, is a hit with critics as it opens in London's West End.

The BBC is to apologise to Basildon council over a report which was broadcast on The One Show in February.

British actor Ben Whishaw is cast as gadget master Q in the new Bond film Skyfall, his agent confirms.

Artist Tracey Emin and comedian Stewart Lee are unveiled as guest editors of BBC Radio 4's Today programme over the festive period.

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is to celebrate its 60 years on stage by touring the UK for the first time.

Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley are to leave ITV1's breakfast show Daybreak, which has suffered poor ratings since its launch, it is confirmed.