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The Tale of Beedle the Bard by JK Rowling is on course to become the fastest-selling book of 2008 in the UK, according to official figures. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7775376.stm

A collection of ceremonial costumes worn by the Tsars of Imperial Russia goes on display at the Victoria and Albert in London. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7775250.stm

Artist David Shepherd says he is “very proud” to collect his CBE for services to charity. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7775870.stm

An 1808 painting by JMW Turner has been made the subject of a temporary export ban in a bid to keep the artwork in the UK Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7775392.stm

An artist creates an image of X Factor judge Cheryl Cole as the iconic piece of art the Angel of the North. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7776059.stm

David Tennant will not be returning to Hamlet “before Christmas” because of a back injury, the Royal Shakespeare Company says. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7776191.stm

The writer Elizabeth Gaskell foretold her own death months before suffering a fatal heart attack, it has been revealed in letters acquired by Manchester University. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7763716.stm

The original manuscript of Jack Kerouac’s classic novel On The Road is on display outside North America for the first time. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/west_midlands/7767025.stm