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Treasure Island sequel for Motion

A sequel to the adventure story Treasure Island is to be written by the former Poet Laureate Sir Andrew Motion. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8588371.stm

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Audio slideshow: ‘Enchanted’ Kensington Palace

See how actors and leading designers – including Vivienne Westwood – have cast a magical spell is cast over the former home of Princess Diana. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/8584628.stm

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Dame Muriel up for ‘lost’ Booker

Dame Muriel Spark and Nina Bawden are among six authors of books published in 1970 shortlisted for the “lost” Booker Prize. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8586981.stm

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Rare manuscripts to be auctioned

A collection of manuscripts previously owned by kings, bishops and members of the aristocracy is expected to fetch up to £16m when it is sold at auction in London. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8585279.stm

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Cash raised for Anglo-Saxon hoard

A grant of more than £1m completes the fundraising needed to buy the Staffordshire Hoard and keep it in the West Midlands. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/8583162.stm

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Mountaintop takes Olivier honours

The Mountaintop, by Katori Hall, wins best play at the Oliviers, while Rachel Weisz and Mark Rylance take acting honours. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8578016.stm

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French photographer wins £30,000

French photographer Sophie Ristelhueber wins this year’s Deutsche Borse Photography prize. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8574222.stm

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Sea shanty sailors seal song deal

A group of Cornishmen sign a deal with Universal Records after catching the ear of a visiting music mogul. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/cornwall/8572962.stm

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Tube Banksy work regains its halo

A Banksy poster that was censored for use on the Tube is restored by an unidentified graffiti artist. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/london/8573323.stm

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Record estimate for Picasso work

A painting owned by Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Art Foundation, which was at the centre of a dispute about its Nazi-era history, is to be offered for sale. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/8571958.stm