Oscar organisers invite a record number of new members to vote in the next Academy Awards, in response to sharp criticism about lack of diversity.

Gordon Murray, creator and puppeteer of the popular BBC children's series Trumpton and Camberwick Green, dies at the age of 95.

Former Tracy Beaker and Strictly Come Dancing star Dani Harmer has a new baby.

Apple patents for technology that could stop smartphone cameras being used at concerts.

Absolutely Fabulous premieres in London to good reviews.

A SWAT van spray painted by Bristol street artist Banksy fetches more then £218,000 at auction.

A BBC Radio 4 show broadcast on the Queen's 90th birthday that included jokes about her sex life was in serious breach of editorial guidelines, the BBC Trust rules.

Online petition set up after Hollywood writers name Leonardo as choice for lead in movie about 13th century Persian poet