Entertainment

Follow in the footsteps of Rick Stein's German Bites
If you are inspired by top celebrity chef Rick Stein then you’ll love his next adventure which explores the cuisine of Germany.

V Festival confirms John Newman, Idris Elba, Naughty Boy, Seasick Steve and Lawson
With only 3 weeks to go until crowds of music fans descend upon its gates, V Festival 2013, sponsored by Virgin Media, announces that John Newman, Idris Elba, Naughty Boy, Seasick Steve and Lawson will join this year’s stellar line-up. V Festival takes place across two sites, on 17 &18 August and is headlined by Beyonce and Kings of Leon.

New Saturday night schedule for Radio 1 and Radio 1Xtra
BBC Radio 1 and Radio 1Xtra have announced a fresh new line-up for Saturday nights - with new shows for MistaJam, Charlie Sloth and DJ Target during the weekly 12-hour simulcast when Radio 1 and 1Xtra come together on air.
London’s Best Cocktail Bars
As Britain’s number on city and the nation’s capital of cool London boasts a range of ultra-chic cocktail bars, usually hidden just out of view of the masses.

Got a question of sport? Check out your local museum
Since Murray took the Wimbledon title last month, tennis fever has taken over the country. Those suffering withdrawal can learn the evolution of the game from a garden party pastime to a multimillion-dollar professional sport at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum.

Castle Palooza, Oxegen and the Electric Picnic
Say “Irish music” and flame-haired dancers or Guinness-drinking fiddlers come to mind, but there’s a thriving festival circuit with three events well worth pitching up to in August, says Irish Ferries.
Dermot Murnaghan and Fiona Bruce named as UK’s sexiest newsreaders
Sky News’ Dermot Murnaghan and the BBC’s Fiona Bruce, have been named as the nation’s sexiest newsreaders.

'The Rolling Stones - Hyde Park Live’ available exclusively on iTunes
The Rolling Stones today have announced the exclusive iTunes release of ‘The Rolling Stones – Hyde Park Live’ album, following their two successful sold out concerts in London’s Hyde Park on 6 and 13 July.

Norwich braces itself for big tourism boost
To celebrate the release of Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa in cinemas from 7th August, VisitNorwich and Norwich City Council Blue Badge Guides are launching a new walking tour of the city, designed with Partridge fans in mind.

Flashback: The Very Best of Imagination
One of the most unique, genre defining and flamboyant soul groups of the past three decades Imagination will return on 7 October 2013 with Flashback: The Very Best of Imagination via Sony Music.
Alfie Boe to guest star in Mr Selfridge
Acclaimed singer Alfie Boe will be making a special appearance in the new series of Mr Selfridge, which is due to transmit on ITV next year.

Kardashian Kollection for Lipsy
Lipsy has entered into an exclusive partnership with Bruno Schiavi's Jupi Corp to team up with Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian Odom to launch Kardashian Kollection for Lipsy; an exclusive range of apparel that will be available in the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Middle East and Russia this October.
Follow in the footsteps of Johnny Depp on a Lone Ranger adventure
This summer’s hotly tipped blockbuster, Disney’s The Lone Ranger, is set to hit the silver screen on the 9th August, but for those itching to experience their very own wild west adventure, help is at hand.
BBC and BT Sport claim FA Cup rights 2014-18
The BBC and BT Sport have secured a four-year shared rights deal that will see both broadcasters become home to The FA Cup from 2014.

New HD channels on terrestrial TV
Ofcom is creating the opportunity for TV viewers to receive up to ten additional high-definition channels through their rooftop aerial.