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'Wigan can feel better about itself': Ian McKellen's message to the town
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (392+ words) SIR Ian McKellen has sent a message of support to Wigan ahead of this weekend's Wigan Pride celebrations. The acclaimed actor, who attended Wigan Grammar School as a child, recorded a video message reflecting on his memories of the town…...
Glasgow to double as Gotham City once again
1+ week, 3+ day ago (195+ words) Glasgow is set to be transformed into Gotham City once again when filming for the latest Batman movie begins next month. Filming for The Batman: Part II will take place in a number of locations around the city in August,…...
Keely Hodgkinson launches first Nike collection with message to young girls
1+ week, 3+ day ago (304+ words) Olympian Keely Hodgkinson has launched her first signature Nike collection. The collection includes apparel and footwear designed in collaboration with Nike and was released on July 16. Hodgkinson, from Atherton, said: "Having my own Nike collection is a dream come true....
In Pictures: Bill Oddie, conservationist who found fame as one of The Goodies
1+ week, 4+ day ago (82+ words) Leigh Journal In Pictures: Bill Oddie, conservationist who found fame as one of The Goodies Bill Oddie, who has died at the age of 85, first found fame as a member of The Goodies, whose television comedy show attracted millions of…...
Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray after Mayfair club confrontation
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (204+ words) R&B singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray after a confrontation at a central London club. The 37-year-old had been facing trial later this year over an allegation he attacked a former friend with a bottle at the…...
Book every pub lover should read delivers a powerful rallying cry
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (446+ words) It was none other than George Orwell who outlined the essentials that every pub should possess in his famous 1946 essay The Moon Under Water. As well as Victorian architecture, liver sausage sandwiches and “creamy draught stout”, Orwell also mentioned that…...
Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after heist, but no jewels on display
2+ week, 2+ day ago (361+ words) The Louvre’s Apollo gallery has reopened to the public for the first time since 88 million euros (£75 million) worth of crown jewels were stolen in a daytime heist. The public can tour the room and view its gilded ceilings and Greek…...
David Tennant, Jo Joyner and Siobhan Finneran star in Time series three
3+ week, 1+ day ago (427+ words) David Tennant, Jo Joyner and Siobhan Finneran are among the stars facing tense and tough situations in the upcoming season of Time. The hit BBC drama explores the realities of the UK prison system, and its third series will examine…...
Actresses Lily James and Cynthia Erivo in royal box for Wimbledon day 11
4+ week, 1+ day ago (324+ words) Actresses Lily James and Cynthia Erivo have taken their seats in Wimbledon’s royal box on the 11th day of the championships. James, 37, is best known for her roles in the 2015 live-action adaption of Cinderella, and as a young Donna in the…...
Bonnie Tyler: Husky-voiced singer who soundtracked the 1980s
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1425+ words) In the spring of 1977 Bonnie Tyler was celebrating her first taste of chart success with the wistful, lilting ballad, Lost In France, when she began to develop a sore throat. After consulting a doctor she was informed that she had…...