New acts George The poet, James Bay and Years and Years are being tipped for success in 2015 after being shortlisted for the Brits Critics' Choice Award.

Treasures from the world's oldest photographic society will go on display at the site of one of the UK's first public exhibitions of photography.

More than one million vinyl records have been sold in the UK so far this year - the first time the milestone has been achieved since 1996.

Former Scottish football broadcaster Arthur Montford, best known for STV's Scotsport programme, has died aged 85.

The BBC says it has saved more than £1bn a year through cost-cutting measures, but warns further cuts will affect the quality of programmes.

Irish author Colin Barrett wins the Guardian First Book Award for his debut collection of short stories, Young Skins.

Pop band Take That sign a deal to stream their new album on Google, blocking out Spotify until the new year.

Great British Bake Off judge Mary Berry wins an outstanding achievement award at the Specsavers National Book Awards