Year: 2008

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is being given a financial support package to tackle cash-flow problems. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7779393.stm

Almost four out of 10 people would lie about their reading habits to impress a friend or would-be lover, a survey suggests. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/education/7776046.stm

Portraits inspired by the assassination of US president John F Kennedy are to be united in an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7777294.stm

Two illustrations by the artist Aubrey Beardsley sell for £355,500 (£240,000) at auction, after being discovered in a pensioner’s bathroom. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7780441.stm

A copy of a 38-ton sculpture by US artist Richard Serra is to be displayed at the Madrid museum the original went missing from. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7778172.stm

The first two planned performances of the new West End production of Oliver!, starring I’d Do Anything star Jodie Prenger, are cancelled. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7778226.stm

A collection of bronze sculptures modelled by the surrealist Salvador Dali is expected to fetch up to £1 million later. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7777522.stm

An actor escapes death after slashing his throat on a Vienna stage with a real knife, instead of a harmless prop. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/europe/7777086.stm

The government announces £1.5m of funding for a team of expert support officers to help preserve England’s historic churches. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk/7778814.stm