The closures are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.

The BBC announced it will close its BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels.

A note written by Dame Esther Rantzen is released by her family following a private funeral.

The network's chief international anchor has covered wars including Rwanda, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Iran.

The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

The 34-year-old says vaping nicotine "a lot" permanently affected her singing and speaking voice.

Presley Gerber's death in September is being investigated as a suspected overdose.

Turkish girl group manifest on taking their music to a global audience, as they prepare for their first UK concert.