Platoon: Oscar-Winning War Film Airs on BBC Two Tonight
Oliver Stone's Oscar-winning Vietnam War epic Platoon, hailed as one of the greatest war films ever made, airs on BBC Two tonight at 10pm.
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Andy Carroll's balaclava revenge on Newcastle team-mates
Andy Carroll's book reveals former Newcastle team-mates broke into his house in balaclavas, prompting his revenge on Danny Simpson and Nile Ranger.
80s Home Decor Trends Making a Comeback in 2026
Coloured tiles, wood accents, and bed skirts are returning to fashion, bringing 1980s nostalgia into modern homes with balanced retro styling.
23 Welsh phrases that baffle everyone else in the world
From 'oreit' to 'cwtch', these 23 Welsh sayings are second nature to locals but completely baffling to anyone else in the world.
Perfect omelette: chefs agree on one key step
Chefs and egg experts agree that thoroughly beating eggs before cooking is the key to a light, fluffy omelette, avoiding a dry, rubbery texture.
Prudhoe name origins and pronunciation debate explained
Locals pronounce Prudhoe as 'Prud-ah' or 'Prudd-er', but TV narrator Dave Lamb sparked uproar in 2022 by saying 'Proo-doh'. The name likely derives from Anglo-Saxon 'prud' meaning proud and 'hoe' meaning spur of land.
Elvis Festival 2026 kicks off in Porthcawl with 40,000 fans
Elvis Presley fans have been shaking up Porthcawl this weekend for its annual celebration of the King of Rock and Roll, with around 40,000 attendees expected.
Tom Cruise praises 'amazing' William and Kate at premiere
Tom Cruise called Prince William and Kate 'amazing' and 'very charismatic' after they joined him at the premiere of his new film Digger, as he told The Graham Norton Show he had 'such a good time' with the royal couple.
Noah's Ark site scale: 515ft walk takes 8.5 minutes
A researcher walked the perimeter of the 515ft Durupınar formation in Turkey, timing the trek at 8 minutes 30 seconds to show its vast scale.
Comic Con North East Returns to Newcastle Arena with Star Line-Up
Comic Con North East returned to Newcastle's Utilita Arena on Saturday, drawing pop culture fans for the first day of the two-day event with stars and cosplay.
Gareth Thomas stars as man-eating plant in musical
Former Wales rugby captain Gareth Thomas played the man-eating plant Audrey II in Vision Arts' production of Little Shop of Horrors at The Boulevard Theatre in Milford Haven.
Rooneys climb Snowdon after reality show launch
Wayne and Coleen Rooney spent their rare free weekend climbing Mount Snowdon, days after their Disney+ show The Real Rooneys launched.
Chris Appleton's Love Life: Katie Katon and Lukas Gage Split
Strictly 2026 contestant Chris Appleton is reportedly single after splits from ex-husband Lukas Gage and ex-girlfriend Katie Katon, mother of his two children.
Sharon Horgan's Youth leads best-reviewed culture picks
Sharon Horgan's new series Youth is among the week's best-reviewed culture, alongside Brad Pitt's Heart of the Beast and new albums from Gilla Band and Jae Stephens.
Athens' New Confident Greek Cuisine
Athens has become a food capital, with chefs rethinking Greek ingredients and a new confidence in cuisine, moving beyond simple village dishes.
Amelia Bullmore: ‘I met my husband doing Romeo and Juliet’
Actor Amelia Bullmore, 62, discusses her career, marriage to Paul Higgins, and her role in The Penelopiad at York Theatre Royal.
Fog-shrouded Salesforce Tower wins phone photo of the day
A jogger's iPhone shot of San Francisco's Salesforce Tower piercing fog on Treasure Island is featured as the best phone picture.
Harriet Cowan stuns fans in 'working ground' farm video
Clarkson's Farm star Harriet Cowan, 25, shared a new video of her working day on the farm, prompting fans to call her 'stunning as always' and 'farming diva'.
Beckham's down-to-earth pie and mash shop visit
David Beckham took his mum Sandra to Tony's Pie and Mash in Waltham Abbey, Essex, for a low-key family meal at his long-time favourite eatery.
Northumberland pilgrim routes explored in new illustrated book
A new book by Andy Bull explores Northumberland's pilgrim routes linked to saints Cuthbert, Oswald and Aidan, with 100 illustrations.
Sabrina Carpenter to play Ginger Rogers in Astaire biopic
Sabrina Carpenter and Margaret Qualley will star alongside Tom Holland in a Fred Astaire biopic, with Carpenter as Ginger Rogers and Qualley as Adele Astaire.
Brooke Vincent on motherhood and new Hollyoaks role
Brooke Vincent says she is at a 'different time in life' as she balances motherhood with her role as Abigail Matthews on Hollyoaks, telling the ECHO about the juggle.
Melissa Johns: Alison Steadman's energy on Life set was inspiring
Melissa Johns reveals what Alison Steadman was really like behind the scenes of BBC drama Life, calling the experience an 'absolute dream come true'.
British Library exhibition reveals Christie as digital nomad and surfer
A major British Library exhibition reveals Agatha Christie as a pioneering surfer and digital nomad, opening 30 October with unseen archive material.
Ricky Tomlinson at 87: ECHO reporter on five interviews
Ricky Tomlinson turns 87 today. The ECHO's Ryan Paton reflects on five interviews with the Liverpool legend, from Brookside to The Royle Family.
Sasha York reveals Monty Don's true colours at private dinner
Gardener Sasha York met Monty Don and his wife Sarah at a private dinner in June, describing the BBC star as 'an utter delight' and sharing a selfie from the evening.
Hamburger Hill: Fans hail 'underrated' Vietnam war film as classic
Fans call 1987's Hamburger Hill one of the most underrated Vietnam War films, praising its realism over Platoon and Full Metal Jacket.
Chef's 1 simple ingredient for tastier baked beans
Chef Carol Borchardt shares a simple ingredient—Worcestershire sauce—to make tinned baked beans taste richer and more flavourful, with tips on how to heat them for the best results.
Marina Vlady dies aged 88: French actress in 80 films passes
French actress Marina Vlady has died aged 88 at home surrounded by loved ones. The Cannes-winning star appeared in more than 80 films during her career.
Tom Cruise's response after Prince William and Kate attend Digger premiere
Tom Cruise praised the Prince and Princess of Wales as 'amazing' and 'very charismatic' after they attended the world premiere of his film Digger, on The Graham Norton Show.
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