Tributes have poured in for Scrubs actor Sam Lloyd, who has died at the age of 56.

The singer and his girlfriend have staved away the lockdown blues by engaging in a prank war

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas - but the pictures will make it to Instagram

Daniel Hopwood reveals his Marylebone flat makeover secrets.

The overall winner will be announced in June

From the best of the Welsh coast to the perennial beauty of the Scottish Highlands

The CEO has said a free middle seat is 'one' of the options being explored

Visa-free entry for travellers from UK, Germany, France, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden halted until further notice

The over-arching advice is that less is always more

These creative tricks are easy to put back when you move out for renters worried about their deposit.

The economic impact of Coronavirus will see millions of Brits unable to afford basics like toothpaste and soap. Chloe Street on why feeling clean should not be a privilege in the modern world

Learning a language is good for brain-training so get out your smartphone and start downloading

From celebrity travel anecdotes to gap year tales

With time on his hands to indulge in nostalgia, Jochan Embley realises his love for the beautiful game runs much deeper than half-time beers and the rush of a goal

Merry Christmas, glitterati! It’s a cracker of a lineup, but who will win that most sparkling of festive prizes, the Silver Star? Join us to find out

Afternoon all, hope you’re having a lovely Christmas day.

There’s no official liveblog for today’s Strictly Christmas special, but we’ve opened a blog so you can add your special brand of festive sparkle in the comments below. It’s a Christmas cracker of a lineup, featuring lots of our favourites from previous years – Chizzy Akudolu, Debbie McGee, Gemma Atkinson, Joe Sugg, Mark Wright and Richard Arnold. It’s also very much a couples’ choice – both Gemma and Joe will be dancing with their real-life partners Gorka and Dianne, which is all rather lovely.

‘The big mobile has been seen as a satirical take on phone culture, but it was just a good way of interrupting things that irritated me – like classical concerts and poncy restaurants’

I never planned to be a comedian. Some would say I never was. I wanted to be a foreign correspondent, a diplomat, or a spy. After a degree in politics I worked for ITN doing interviews on College Green outside parliament. To spice them up, I got some mates to have a clown fight behind Paddy Ashdown, and to kick a football at David Mellor, which accidentally smacked him right in the face. ITN realised I’d set it up and I got fired.

TV and news website audiences are sky-high but, with few ads or new shows, future looks fraught

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From TV channels running out of shows, to newspapers facing the threat of closure, the British media industry is facing a financial shock that will permanently reshape how we consume news and entertainment.

Media analysts and insiders warn the pandemic will have a long-lasting impact on the country’s cultural life, predicting that changes in consumer behaviour expected to take more than five years may have happened in five weeks, with many people unlikely to entirely return to their pre-lockdown habits.

BBC One’s star-filled charity appeal needed imagination and technical skill to get round distancing rules

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Socially distanced presenters, a skeleton crew, no live audience and automated phonelines only – this is national telethonning, lockdown-style. Comic Relief and Children in Need have joined forces to create The Big Night In on BBC One and raise money for the charities and projects who need more support than ever as Covid-19 strains resources everywhere.

First shift is taken, as is traditional, by Lenny Henry and Davina McCall – joined, not too closely of course, by Matt Baker this time – whose recreation of normality for the viewer in what must, in the studio, be an absolutely bizarre set-up is unimpeachable proof of their professional talents.

Marcus Rashford has been leading Manchester United's charm offensive to bring Jadon Sancho to Old Trafford - and he will have another chance tonight.

Manchester United have four key strikers on their summer transfer shortlist, Standard Sport understands.

Pierre Alain Mounguengui, the president of Gabon's football association, has urged Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to sign for a more 'ambitious' club.

Odion Ighalo believes Victor Osimhen has huge potential, with the Manchester United striker praising his compatriot as the "future of Nigerian football."

Bonetti, dubbed 'The Cat', died at the age of 78 on Sunday

Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez has a "big chance" of joining Lionel Messi at Barcelona this summer, one of his agents has said.

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is an attractive option for any club in Europe, believes former Real Madrid defender and assistant coach Aitor Karanka.

Aston Villa star Jack Grealish has "got his eye" on a summer transfer to Manchester United, according to Darren Bent.

Chelsea legend Ron Harris has paid tribute to former goalkeeper Peter Bonetti, the 'proper gentleman' and 'fitness fanatic' who led by example in west London.

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Barcelona have made Lautaro Martinez one of their top transfer targets.

Barcelona's January signing Francisco Trincao says Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are his idols – and revealed his excitement about linking up with the Argentine at Camp Nou.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, club captain Jordan Henderson and Reds legend Sir Kenny Dalglish have all issued messages to those affected by the Hillsborough disaster on the 31st anniversary of the tragedy.

Manchester United paid tribute to NHS workers battling the coronavirus pandemic at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

Manchester United paid tribute to NHS workers battling the coronavirus pandemic at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

Former Leeds United manager Peter Reid led the tributes as club legend Norman Hunter passed away on Friday, aged 76, after contracting coronavirus.

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang may be forced to leave the Gunners in search of silverware, says Dimitar Berbatov.

Marcus Rashford says it would have been a "dream" to play alongside Paul Scholes at Manchester United.

Premier League footballers' Players Together initiative has made it's first contribution to the NHS as they battle against the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports.

Charlie Nicholas says Arsenal's inability to convince big stars to extend their contracts is "terrifying" but doubts that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang actually wants to leave Emirates Stadium.

Celeste legend Enzo Francescoli wouls also like to see Suarez join River Plate

Chelsea fans have identified attack as the position which needs addressing as a priority this summer.

Ask any fan and Jordan Ayew will rank among their candidates for Crystal Palace player of the season.

Barcelona striker Martin Braithwaite says the club's training plan represents only one third of his lockdown workout routine.

Graeme Souness paid an emotional tribute to 'big pal' and Liverpool team-mate Michael Robinson following his death at the age of 61.

Former Liverpool forward Donald Woan has passed away at the age of 92, the club have confirmed.

Proposed changes to the Champions League could 'end the Premier League top-four race' with qualification restricted, according to reports.

Manchester United will trial safe standing at Old Trafford from the start of next season.

Manchester United signed Anthony Martial on the back of a personal recommendation from Dimitar Berbatov.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has revealed Premier League players are "scared" ahead of a potential return amid the coronavirus pandemic.