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The pop band who went from playing for rescue dogs to selling out arenasThe group discuss disastrous gigs, putting political action into music and the meaning of "queer pop".11 hrs agoCulture

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EA FC gets a new age rating after loot box rule changesThe football game's popular Ultimate Team earns it a 16+ rating from age ratings board PEGI.6 hrs agoNewsbeat

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Meta glasses banned by Comic-Con promoter after 'secret filming'A number of guests said they would be reluctant to appear at conventions again after cases of recordings taking place without their knowledge.2 hrs agoScotland

BBC's Fake or Fortune uncovers 'enormously important' painting worth £100,000The painting by the 18th Century Scottish artist Katherine Read is thought to be worth more than £100,000.11 hrs agoCulture

Former River City actor Iain Robertson jailed for nine years for rapeThe 45-year-old, played Stevie O'Hara in the BBC soap, was convicted of five offences against the women between 2004 and 2019.18 hrs agoScotland

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Bonnie Tyler's funeral to be broadcast online to fans around the worldThe service in Swansea on 17 August will be live streamed on the star's official website.12 hrs agoWales

Ex-Coronation Street actor to receive 'substantial' libel damages from the Sun publisherQasim Akhtar is to receive "substantial" damages to settle a High Court libel claim from a story last eyar.2 hrs agoCulture

Seinfeld actor apologises to reality star for 'inappropriate' sketch when she was 17Jason Alexander said he "truly regrets" the Funny Or Die sketch he appeared in with Courtney Stodden.2 hrs agoCulture

The Odyssey film fans inspired to go back to the sourceBook sales and audiobook figures for Homer's original poem rise sharply after the film's release.1 hr agoCulture