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Sir Michael Gambon has died aged 82, his family has confirmed. (Credit: Getty Images)

Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82

Historic manor house where Shakespeare wrote ‘As You Like It’ goes up for sale

Historic manor house where Shakespeare wrote famous play up for sale

Married couple Janet and John Ford, who own Tudor World, are at loggerheads with Joe Rukin, who runs Sinister Stratford ghost tours.

Turf war breaks out between Stratford-upon-Avon ghost tour guides

It is hoped that the campaign will make angling accessible and fun for all ages (photo: Adobe)

​Campaign to support the next generation of anglers

A customer buys a drink at a Wetherspoons pub in Clapham, London.

Wetherspoon set to close dozens of pubs in 2023 - see full list

Carry On and Harry Potter actor Leslie Phillips dies aged 98 after long illness - tributes

Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips dies aged 98

Beautiful view of traditional Gondola on Canal Grande with historic Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute in the background on a sunny day in Venice, Italy

Book a place on rail trips to literary landscapes - including Bronte country and...

Salade niçoise

Karen Wright: Salade niçoise – a perfect hot weather recipe

Exciting new midsummer carnival to unleash Warwick Castle’s history

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Dr's Casebook: Drink plenty of water and reduce salt to protect your heart

Red wine and cheese in moderation may protect your brain function. Photo: Getty Images

Doctor's Casebook: Red wine and cheese may protect your brain function
Moderation in all things is the best of rules

21 funny and romantic messages to write in your Valentine’s Day card this year

This is when you should take your Christmas decorations down - according to trad...

10 pantomimes, ballets and special Christmas performances you can watch online i...

Here's where the 12 days of Christmas came from - and when they start

Face your fears this Halloween with live-streamed shows from the Globe

Gillian Anderson as Blanche DuBois in A Streecar Named Desire at the Young Vic in 2014 (photo: Johan Persson)

These are the ten greatest stage characters as voted by theatre-lovers - do you ...

How to see big names sharing stories of acting on RSC’s stage

Ten of the best shows to watch online in the coming days

Five of the best plays to watch at home in the next few days

This year’s June solstice falls on Saturday 20 June at 10.43pm. (Credit: Shutterstock)

This is when summer 2020 officially starts - and the meaning of the June solstic...

Five of the best plays to watch at home in the coming days

Homework help on hand from RSC’s star performers

Five of the best plays to watch at home in the coming days

Start your novel or play - here's how you can get writing

Museums, libraries and other learning centres may temporarily be closed due to the ongoing UK lockdown - but this doesn’t mean that children have to miss out on educational experiences (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are 9 educational activities you can do free online with the kids - from m...

The National Theatre is making some of its best productions available for free -...

Romeo and Julie

How Theatre Royal, Wakefield, is helping raise the city's profile - new National...
The National Theatre, in a co-production with Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, is bringing Romeo and Julie, a new play inspired by Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy, to Theatre Royal, Wakefield, for the first time.

Hamlet, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, is being broadcast live at the Customs House, South Shields.

Cumberbatch’s Hamlet to be broadcast live to cinema

Alistair McGowan

Impressed by Alistair, the voice of the nation

Mikron Theatre Company's Don't Shoot the Messenger

First class production

Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at West Yorkshire Playhouse

Northern Ballet offer audiences the opportunity to ‘try before you buy’

Show has the X-factor