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West End theatre to be named after Dame Judi Dench

BBC Business Jun 16, 2026

The Shaftesbury Theatre is to be renamed to honour Dame Judi's contribution to the performing arts.

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Pop albums are drowning in 'narrative.' What happens when we go in cold?

NPR Jun 16, 2026

New albums by Lizzo and the rising artist Imani Imani are both "event" records — but one arrives with arguably too much backstory, the other with almost none.

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Survey confirms the struggle of working parents: 'No way to be two things at once'

NPR Jun 16, 2026

A new Pew survey finds many working parents feel they cannot give 100% at either work or home. Benefits like paid sick leave and more affordable childcare could help.

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Paddington musical set for Broadway debut

BBC Entertainment Jun 16, 2026

The production will launch in the US at New York's Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March 2027.

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Paddington musical set for Broadway debut

BBC Front page Jun 16, 2026

The production will launch in the US at New York's Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March 2027.

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Cate Blanchett to become visiting Oxford professor

BBC Entertainment Jun 16, 2026

Blanchett will be the new Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre at St Catherine's College.

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Cate Blanchett to become visiting Oxford professor

BBC Business Jun 16, 2026

Blanchett will be the new Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre at St Catherine's College.

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Cause of TOWIE star's death unknown, court told

BBC Entertainment Jun 16, 2026

A full inquest into the death of the 35-year-old has been set for December.

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Cause of TOWIE star's death unknown, court told

BBC Business Jun 16, 2026

A full inquest into the death of the 35-year-old has been set for December.

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How Israel could complicate Iran peace negotiations. And, World Cup highlights

NPR Jun 16, 2026

Israel has been sidelined in the agreement between the U.S. and Iran. It could spoil peace negotiations. And, it's been a thrilling start to the World Cup.

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Israeli ambassador to U.S. says Israel is 'not going to withdraw from South Lebanon'

NPR Jun 16, 2026

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Israel's ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter about the peace deal the Trump administration says it's made with Iran.

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Paul O'Grady play set for national tour

BBC Entertainment Jun 16, 2026

Savage will open in Leicester in February 2027 and visit cities including Liverpool and Birmingham.

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Newsreader Tina Daheley to leave Radio 2 breakfast show

BBC Entertainment Jun 16, 2026

The move comes just a couple of weeks before Sara Cox takes over the show in July.

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Newsreader Tina Daheley to leave Radio 2 breakfast show

BBC Business Jun 16, 2026

The move comes just a couple of weeks before Sara Cox takes over the show in July.

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Tunisia sack head coach just one game into World Cup

BBC Front page Jun 16, 2026

Tunisia sack head coach Sabrei Lamouchi after their 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their World Cup opener.

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Thames Water closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal

BBC Front page Jun 16, 2026

A government spokesman tells the BBC the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".

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Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance says

BBC Front page Jun 16, 2026

The US vice-president says the agreement is "about a page and a half" and "very general", meaning many details will be worked out later.

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Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995

BBC Front page Jun 16, 2026

The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

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Oldest Birthday Honours recipient is 'delighted'

BBC Front page Jun 16, 2026

Pat Knifton Hough is recognised for 57 years being involved with Nantwich Players in Cheshire.

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Travelodge sorry for 'Free Palestine' greeting on room TV

BBC Front page Jun 16, 2026

A guest, who is reportedly an Orthodox Jew, found the message in his north London hotel room.

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NHS report told of Nottingham maternity problems before inquiry

BBC Front page Jun 16, 2026

A previously unpublished report details problems in Nottingham's maternity units before a major review.

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