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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in New York criminal sexual act caseThe Chase repeats return on ITV after two weeks of new episodesDigger premiere brings Tom Cruise and the Waleses to Leicester SquareArmy of Shadows Channel 4 thriller adds Olivia Colman and Susan SarandonHayden Panettiere death ruled accidental overdose by South Carolina coronerResident Evil reboot scores franchise-record UK box office openingMariah Carey announces three UK Christmas arena shows for 2026BBC removes 11 Mitchell and Webb sketches from iPlayer anniversary releaseStrictly Come Dancing 2026 couples revealed as new hosts take over for series 24Stephanie Cole dies aged 84: the actress behind Coronation Street, Tenko and Waiting for GodMatthew Rhys makes Emmy history as the first actor to win lead awards in drama, comedy and limited seriesUK cinema admissions hit a post-pandemic high as Practical Magic 2 and the Oasis documentary lead the chartSway DaSafo dies aged 44: UK rap pioneer and MOBO award winnerEurovision UK entry inquiry: MPs to examine how the BBC picks itStrictly Come Dancing 2026 launch show: start time and new hostsShaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom opens in UK cinemasOasis drones tease Monday 4pm revealCheryl and Aitch join The Voice UKSNL UK returns with Jeff Goldblum70 Up: final chapter starts TuesdayOasis film takes £675k on preview dayHarry Styles adds 25 dates for 2027Inbetweeners 3 confirmed as filming startsBBC drops Drag Race UK after eight seriesGatwick parking fire: what owners do nextIs the Morrisons price pledge really cheaper?Salmonella egg outbreak: advice for dinersHow to stop Friday afternoon fraudMateta row leaves Palace a window problemCrossCountry power cut halts almost all trainsGraduate job vacancies fall to a record lowTreasury reviews pub and hotel business ratesOasis film takes £675k on preview dayHarry Styles adds 25 dates for 2027Inbetweeners 3 confirmed as filming startsBBC drops Drag Race UK after eight seriesGatwick parking fire: what owners do nextIs the Morrisons price pledge really cheaper?Salmonella egg outbreak: advice for dinersHow to stop Friday afternoon fraudMateta row leaves Palace a window problemCrossCountry power cut halts almost all trainsGraduate job vacancies fall to a record lowTreasury reviews pub and hotel business rates

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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in New York criminal sexual act case
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Mariah Carey announces three UK Christmas arena shows for 2026
EntertainmentMariah Carey announces three UK Christmas arena shows for 202622 September 2026
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EntertainmentBBC removes 11 Mitchell and Webb sketches from iPlayer anniversary release22 September 2026
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Stephanie Cole dies aged 84: the actress behind Coronation Street, Tenko and Waiting for God
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