The University of Manchester becomes only the second team to retain the title of University Challenge champion in the programme's history.

A sale of works by artist Peter Howson, including original drawings of David Bowie, fetch £202,000 for his daughter who has Asperger's syndrome.

Sales of compilation albums are increasing and now make up more than a fifth of all albums sold, according to new figures.

Professional Footballers' Association chairman Clarke Carlisle says his organisation made "a huge mistake" hiring comedian Reginald Hunter for its awards.

Four debut productions on Broadway have made more than $1m in box office sales ahead of this year's Tony nominations, figures show.

BBC business editor Robert Peston describes how transcribing his late wife's final book, which is to be Radio 4's Book at Bedtime, helped him cope with his grief.

Author Anne Bronte, the sister of Charlotte and Emily, is given a new gravestone after 164 years to correct an error on the original.

A new book telling the story of the Beastie Boys, written by surviving members Mike D and Ad Rock and reflecting the death of late member MCA, is to be published in 2015.