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The BBC licence fee is expected to rise in 2025. (Photo by Getty Images)

How much the BBC licence fee could cost in 2025

BBC shows and services are funded by money raised from the licence fee. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Exemptions for the TV licence fee and how to avoid paying

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Why women are more likely to be prosecuted for licence fee evasion?

A TV licence is a legal requirement for anyone wanting to watch live TV on terrestrial channels, or online streaming. The fine for not having a licence is up to £1,000 plus any legal costs. Additional compensation may also be ordered.

The eye-opening number of TV licence prosecutions every week

Ahead of April's price hike, a legal expert from The University of Law has shared their advice on whether you really do need to pay the license fee (and what happens if you don't).

Government makes major TV licence fee decision - what will change?

Cook smart with Nadiya Hussain (photo: Getty Images)

Going Green: Be smart with your food and cut the waste

Great British Bake Off returns to our screens this coming week

How to watch every series of Great British Bake Off

Annette Bening and Sam Neil lead the stellar cast in the latest Liane Moriarty TV adaption, "Apples Never Fall," now streaming on BBC iPlayer.

Explainer Apples Never Fall: what is the new BBC series about and is it good?

Who is Huw Edwards' wife Vicky Flind and are they still married?

Who is Huw Edwards' wife Vicky Flind and are they still married?

Contestants from Dance Floor Heroes, and inset: Ian Waite and Vincent Simone hosting the charity event at Blackpool Winter Gardens.

64 year old Strictly superfan lives her dancefloor dream on TV

Alex Forsyth host of Any Questions?/BBC

Wellingborough school to host BBC political panel show and needs your questions

Impressionist John Culshaw brings his sell out Edinburgh Fringe show "Imposter Syndrome" to venues across the United Kingdom in early 2025.

Impressionist John Culshaw announces tour of Fringe show for 2025

Romesh Ranganathan live in 2019. Picture: Mike Wade.

BBC fans slam Romesh Ranganathan’s documentary series

Use of BBC iPlayer is included in TV licence fees (Getty)

BBC iPlayer has just added an iconic show for UK viewers to watch

Artem Chigvintsev after winning Strictly Come Dancing in 2010 with Kara Tointon

Ex-Strictly Come Dancing professional arrested over domestic violence

The 13 best-rated restaurants from Masterchef UK contestants - according to DesignMyNight (Photo: Google)

13 best-rated restaurants with Masterchef's stamp of approval

Wondering what past Masterchef contestants are up to now? Here is a list of the restaurants they have put their name to.

Holly Allton

Netflix and other streaming services prices compared.

How Netflix's prices compare to other streaming services

BBC show Bring the Drama hosted by Bill Bailey axed after just one season

BBC show Bring the Drama axed after just one season

Celebrity Race Across The World will return for its second series soon.

Celebrity Race Across The World line-up confirmed

The BBC has been forced to change-up its schedule due to the Olympic Games (Photo by Getty Images)

BBC Breakfast presenter goes missing

The BBC has been forced to change-up its schedule due to the Olympic Games (Photo by Getty Images)

BBC stuns viewers as two more programmes axed

The popular BBC show has been running for two decades - but has now been taken off air.

Presenters bid fond farewell as BBC show is axed

Olympic torch. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images)

How to watch the Olympics on Discovery Plus - and cost

Luke and Alex

Family Adoption Links Northamptonshire joins national adoption recruitment campa...

BBC New Comedy Awards 2024 is coming to Leicester

Declan Rice, Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw celebrate after England beat the Netherlands during the UEFA EURO 2024 semi-final match.

Euro 24 final Spain vs England channels and timings

Danny Robins - Uncanny: I Know What I Saw

Danny Robins creator of Uncanny returns to Royal & Derngate with live show

Uncanny: I Know What I Saw comes back to Northampton following its record-breaking sell-out success last year.

Amanda Howson

Finding Carla - cover by Rachel Middleton

Former Rushden proprietor turned author hits the 100 list

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang flies onto the stage at Milton Keynes Theatre this July

Full Support Healthcare in Huxley Close, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Wellingborough/National World

PPE purchase a 'staggering waste' and 'colossal misuse of public funds'

No need to shove, unless there's no room on the couch; for those who aren't heading to Glastonbury this week, there are plenty of other ways to follow the festival comprehensively without ruining your favourite pair of Hunters (Credit: Getty/Canva)

How to follow Glastonbury this week from the comfort of your own home

BBC viewers are heartbroken by the presenter’s departure. (Photo: Getty Images)

Presenter "in tears" as he quits after 20 years

(Photos: Getty Images/Alex Nelson)

How I replicate Glastonbury Festival at home for less than a tenner

Ashley John-Baptiste - Photo cred: Cebo Luthuli.

Kettering Greenbelt Festival: New names announced

Photo by Brian McGowan on Unsplash

Helen Bach Column: Never underestimate the importance of weather and reliable fo...

Will it be sunglasses weather or not this Spring Bank Holiday?

BBC and Met Office weather predictions for this May bank holiday

Peter Doherty will headline the Roadmender in August.

Peter Doherty to play solo show at Roadmender in Northampton

Complete guide to Euro 2024 including groups and fixtures

Kettering's Kyren Wilson is the world snooker champion

Kyren Wilson is the world champion! Kettering ace beats Jak Jones to claim title

Fulwell 73 produced Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special for the BBC featuring business partner James Corden (No. n/a) - Picture Shows: Jason (ROB WILFORT), Stacey (JOANNA PAGE), Gavin (MATTHEW HORNE), Smithy (JAMES CORDEN), Nessa (RUTH JONES), Pam (ALISON STEADMAN), Gwen (MELANIE WALTERS), Bryn (ROB BRYDON), Mick (LARRY LAMB) - (C) GS TV Productions Ltd - Photographer: Tom Jackson.

Gavin and Stacey to return for final time

Jonathan Nunn

Calls for disgraced former boss of WNC to stand down until he 'clears his name'

Angry villagers kick off over rowdy football club

Watch: Angry villagers kick off over rowdy footballers swearing

According to WNC, Jonathan Nunn - leader of the council - "strenuously denies" recent allegations.

Jonathan Nunn 'strenuously denies' recent allegations, according to WNC

Spneb, Europe's oldest penguin, celebrates her 36th birthday with a fish themed cake at Paradise Park, Cornwall.

Watch: Europe's oldest penguin celebrates 36th birthday

Leader of the council, Jonathan Nunn, has been "urged" to step down by a fellow councillor, following further allegations.

Councillor calls for council leader to step down following further allegations

Just a banana, on a hot day, pausing to cool off in the Rowlett Road reservoir.

Pictures: The very worst potholes across North Northamptonshire

Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage. Picture: Habibur Rahman

BBC accused of ‘setting torch to delicate ecosystem of local news’

Volunteers carved a giant 100ft tribute to the Sycamore Gap Tree as it reaches six months since the iconic tree was chopped down by vandals.

Stunning beach art pays tribute to felled Sycamore Gap tree

'Blue Peter' presenter and champion trampolinist Michael Sundin (1961 - 1989), circa 1985.

Michael Sundin documentary: The story of ex-Blue Peter star

Greggs is experiencing payment issues today (Wednesday March 20).

Greggs customers affected as another national chain battles payments issues

Unseen images of Sarah Everard have been released ahead of the BBC documentary

Unseen Sarah Everard images released ahead of BBC documentary

BBC 500 Words Finalists celebrated at Buckingham Palace with Her Majesty, The Queen

Year 6 pupil at Northampton High School accepts invitation to Buckingham Palace

Concerns have been raised over cuts to BBC local radio services

Moving BBC Concert Orchestra out of London 'didn't make sense'

Annie Marriott with Songs of Praise presenter Claire McCollum

Wellingborough charities featured on BBC's Songs of Praise

The Baftas 2024 will be broadcast on BBC One two hours after the ceremony begins in London

Is the Baftas live? What you need to know