Spanish police are investigating whether Cilla Black’s death was caused by a fall from a dizzy spell, after a sudden temperature change in the room.

Tributes have poured in for British “national treasure” Cilla Black after the entertainer died at her home in the south of Spain yesterday.

It’s nearly 45 years since The Beatles broke up but their influence on popular music is as strong as ever. Joe Dermody on Hunter Davies’ encyclopedic book on the band’s ground-breaking lyrics.

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An insider’s account of the Beatles’ American invasion

The Inquiry is one of the gems from this year’s documentary strand at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival; although, technically, it’s a drama written from documentary evidence, as its screenplay is threaded with newspaper cuttings and British parliamentary reports.

Cilla Black breaks all the rules. Aged 70, she shouldn’t be pouring us glasses of champagne at 11.30am, after a night out on the town.

The Classic Beatles perform their tribute to the world’s greatest group at the Everyman, writes Colette Sheridan

HMV’s flagship London store famously played its part in helping The Beatles land their record deal, setting them on the path to becoming the biggest band in the world.

'Sherlock' star Benedict Cumberbatch has signed up to play Brian Epstein in a new biopic about the Beatles’ manager.

Paul McCartney has insisted Yoko Ono was not responsible for the end of The Beatles.

Recordings by Ringo Starr's first ever band have been found after more than 50 years.

A BEATLES contract for a 1965 California concert that reveals that the Fab Four refused to play before a segregated audience has sold for $23,033 (€16,827) — more than four times its estimated price.

Former 'Doctor Who' star Christopher Eccleston is to star as music legend John Lennon in a biopic set during the turbulent demise of The Beatles, it was announced today.

A previously unseen “mystery” George Harrison lyric went on public display today.

Paul McCartney will play his first concert in Israel today, despite fears over extremist threats.

BRIAN EPSTEIN’S copy of his management contract with The Beatles, a pact that proved to be worth millions, is being offered for sale in London next month.

The first management contract between The Beatles and their manager Brian Epstein is expected to fetch £250,000 (€318,771) at auction.

Pop Idol creator Simon Fuller is the most successful British music manager of all time, according to a major US magazine.

The late John Lennon had a one night stand with The Beatles' gay manager Brian Epstein in 1963, according to the band's official biographer Hunter Davies.

Friends and family of John Lennon have given their memories of the star as the 25th anniversary of his death nears.

Former Beatles manager Brian Epstein engaged in homosexual acts with one member of the legendary band - the gay pop mogul's ex-aide claims in a sensational new book.

A British TV documentary will shock Beatles fans with claims the Fab Four fathered a string of children before they married.

The former family home of legendary Beatles manager Brian Epstein has been turned into a bed and breakfast.

Pop Idol creator Simon Fuller has created a piece of history in the US as he manages the artists in the top three places in the US singles chart.

Previously unseen film footage of music legends the Beatles has been shown to the public.

It's reported the Bee Gees will be made CBEs in the New Year's Honours list.