4 h. ago A Different Man’s Adam Pearson to star in new film of The Elephant Man

Pearson, who will be the first disabled actor to play the role in a film, said: ‘I can think of no greater honour than to tell the true story of Joseph Carey Merrick’Adam Pearson, the actor who appeared in Under the Skin and the Oscar-nominated A Different Man, is to play the lead role in a new adaptation of The Elephant Man.According to Variety, Pearson will play Joseph Merrick, whose physical disfigurement led to him becoming a freak show exhibit and then a notable figure in late Victorian London, in a film based on the celebrated play by Bernard Pomerance that became a hit in London and New York after premiering in 1977. Pomerance’s son Moby is writing the screenplay, and shooting is due to begin in 2026. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Man United can't repeat Declan Rice mistake with their next Michael Carrick and Paul Scholes

Adam Wharton may be the perfect summer signing in midfield for Manchester United if they pull off a deal

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54 h. ago No criminal charges to be brought over death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson

Nottingham Panthers player died in 2023 matchMatt Petgrave of Sheffield Steelers on bail for 18 monthsNo criminal charges will be brought against an ice hockey player arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of Adam Johnson with the crown prosecution service deciding there was no realistic chance of a conviction.The Nottingham Panthers player died of a neck injury from a skate after a collision with Sheffield Steelers’ Matt Petgrave in a match in October 2023. The Panthers described the incident at the time as a “freak accident”. CPR was administered on the ice at the Sheffield Arena, but Johnson died from his injuries. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Ice hockey star will NOT face criminal charges over tragic accident that killed opponent Adam Johnson

The player, who was not named by police but has identified himself on a crowdfunder as Sheffield Steelers winger Matt Petgrave, was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.

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55 h. ago Man arrested over death of ice hockey star Adam Johnson released without charge 18 months on

Adam Johnson died after Matthew Petgrave's skate struck his neck. Petgrave was arrested for manslaughter, but it has now been decided not to bring charges.

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56 h. ago Man arrested over death of ice hockey star Adam Johnson released without charge

Adam Johnson died aged just 29 in a horrific incident in an ice hockey match between Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers at Sheffield Arena in October 2023

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56 h. ago Police give update on ice hockey player arrested after opponent's death

Matthew Petgrave was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after Adam Johnson died after an incident during a game

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57 h. ago Man arrested over death of ice hockey star Adam Johnson won't face criminal charges

Adam Johnson died during a match between The Sheffield Steelers and The Nottingham Panthers in October 2023.

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3 d. ago Adam Thomas fights tears as he tells fans 'truth' of painful diagnosis that 'isn't a sob story'

The actor was seen fighting tears as she spoke candidly about his ongoing health battle

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7 d. ago Sophie Turner and aristocrat boyfriend spark split rumours with telling clue

Game Of Thrones star Sophie Turner and her aristocrat boyfriend, Peregrine Pearson, have sparked split rumours after over a year of dating

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1 week ago Adam Thomas supported as he shares truth of 'constant battle' amid sun

Behind the actor's infectious giggles, he is constantly fighting a hidden health battle

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2 w. ago Five Star singer Stedman Pearson's 'forbidden secret marriage' to Dubai royal who 'vanished'

Five Star singer Stedman Pearson, known for songs such as System Addict, sadly died last month at the age of 60, with his family paying tribute to their 'amazing son, brother and uncle'

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2 w. ago Hospital employee with Tourette syndrome says he was fired for ‘making faces’ at boss

Exclusive: White Plains Hospital terminated project manager Adam Thompson over squinting, grimacing, and eye-blinking that he can’t control, according to a federal lawsuit obtained by The Independent

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3 w. ago Rio Ferdinand urges Man United to beat Liverpool to £100m transfer alongside Matheus Cunha

The latest Manchester United transfer news as Rio Ferdinand flags up Adam Wharton and Matheus Cunha as two possible signings this summer.

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3 w. ago Man v. Food star sparks concern with cryptic 'I never claimed to be perfect' post

Fans of Man v. Food star, Adam Richman have expressed their concerns after he took to Instagram to share a cryptic message. Plenty of them said they were "sending hugs" his way

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3 w. ago Adam Idah tipped for Celtic transfer exit as £9m man warned what's on the horizon this summer

The former Norwich City frontman has struggled to live up to the hefty price tag Celts shelled out for his services

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4 w. ago Adam Thomas tells fans he's 'so in love' as he's flooded with same message

The Waterloo Road star paid tribute to his wife Caroline following their recent stint away from their children

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last month Adam Thomas drops Emmerdale admission as brother Ryan says he's 'lucky' amid Coronation Street return

It comes after the Waterloo Road star's older brother Ryan reprised his Coronation Street after nine years

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last month How Manchester United reacted to Sir Alex Ferguson's 'special' FA Youth Cup gesture

Man Utd U18 manager Adam Lawrence spoke after the youngsters exited the FA Youth Cup on penalties on Monday.

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