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What makes it unique?StyleOtherworldly photos of an Arctic cityPhotographer Elena Chernyshova explores what it’s like to live in a city 400km north of the Arctic Circle.Art & DesignThe renegade artists of a lawless desert townDeep in the Sonoran Desert, an off-grid community are creating art in 'the last free place in America'.Art & DesignThe beautiful homes made from bambooCould bamboo be the future of sustainable architecture?Art & DesignIn HistoryOn the brink of nuclear war: Castro interviewIn 1961, the Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro told the BBC about land reform, and how he wanted peace. 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LondonGlasgow singer stands in for Olly Murs at HydroThe Hydro announced Olly Murs would not perform due to "unforeseen circumstances".Entertainment & ArtsMr Doodle transforms telephone box in BathThe street art is part of the artist's first ever UK museum exhibition.SomersetPaul Auster: Americans are divided like never beforeIn a HARDtalk interview from 2021, Paul Auster reflects on culture wars in the US.Entertainment & ArtsEmily Blunt and Ryan Gosling outstunt each otherEmily Blunt and Ryan Gosling discuss doing their own stunts, performing at the Oscars and why they've bonded over British comedy.Entertainment & ArtsMichael Flatley on Riverdance at EurovisionThe Irish dancer speaks to the BBCEntertainment & ArtsWatch: 'I'm an Aussie girl...standing here in Hollywood'Nicole Kidman becomes the first Australian actress to win the AFI Life Achievement Award.Entertainment & ArtsOn a mission to draw all of London's 3,500 pubsAn artist is on a mission to draw every much-loved local, gastro pubs and everything in between.LondonThe explosions of colour that painted a Glasgow estateSony’s 2006 “Paint” advert is widely considered one of the most ambitious in history - but how was it made?ScotlandCan you hear the hyenas and wild pigs in new Bowie hit?The late musician's song is part of a project giving financial credit to nature.Entertainment & Arts'Northern Ireland looks like a fairy tale'.Northern IrelandHannah Waddingham calls out demanding paparazziThe Olivier Awards host reacted after a snapper apparently asked her to "show your leg".Entertainment & ArtsRushdie reveals extent of his wounds from knife attackThe Satanic Verses author has been speaking ahead of publishing a memoir about the stabbing.Entertainment & ArtsLondon charity tackles isolation through musicThe Spitz goes into care homes, day centres and hospitals to teach older people the power of music.LondonMore CultureSuper Gran star Gudrun Ure dies aged 98Gudrun Ure, the star of 1980s children's show Super Gran, has died aged 98.Witherspoon 'so excited' for Legally Blonde prequelA new prequel TV series, titled Elle, is currently in development at Amazon Prime Video.CultureOrchestra's final concert with Ukrainian conductorUkrainian Kirill Karabits gives his final performance with the orchestra he led for 15 years.DorsetMusicians donate in memory 'king of upcycling'Dominic Gubb was renowned for sculptures of dogs from reclaimed waste.WalesJazz singer prepares for homecoming gigSumudu Jayatilaka will perform with Jools Holland at the Baths Hall in Scunthorpe.EnglandAuditions open for south Asian dance contestJust Naach, which was first held in 2022, will return to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in September.WolverhamptonDance group holds open session for mental healthThe dance group of 15 men over 40 is offering the session as part of Mental Health Awareness Week.SussexInside the Co-op Live arena - was it worth the wait?The venue finally opens, with a gig by Elbow, after a series of embarrassing delays and problems.CultureReal Housewives star felt pressure of representationJessel Taank tells BBC Asian Network about her experiences of being the first South Asian cast member.Newsbeat