An 18th Century North Yorkshire theatre, billed as the oldest in its original form in Britain, launches a fundraising campaign to save it from closure.

Stars of the stage will gather in London later for the annual Olivier Awards - the biggest night in the theatre awards calendar with Helen Mirren and James McAvoy among the nominees.

Sports presenter Clare Balding is to receive a special award for outstanding achievement in factual presenting at this year's TV Baftas, organisers announce.

Electronic music veterans Daft Punk secure their first UK number one with their comeback single Get Lucky.

Iraq suspends the licences of 10 satellite channels including al-Jazeera and imposes a ban on their operations for "promoting violence".

Murder mystery The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time takes seven prizes at this year's Laurence Olivier Awards, equalling musical hit Matilda's record win in 2012.