5 h. ago David Walliams hints Little Britain may return to Netflix as you 'can't get cancelled there'

The comedian, 54, was dropped by HarperCollins last month over allegations he ‘harassed’ female members of staff

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14 h. ago David Walliams performs to an audience of just 48 at local pub

It followed the Gangsta Granny author's fall from grace after he was dropped by his publisher HarperCollins after claims that he harassed employees at the firm.

Events

45 h. ago Downcast David Walliams arrives at his theatre show in first public appearance since being dropped by publisher and children's charity over claims he harassed young women

David Walliams looked downcast as he arrived at a children's event promising 'plenty of Walliams-style mischief' in his first public appearance since his fall from grace last month.

Society

62 h. ago RICHARD EDEN: Broken Little Britain... Is Matt Lucas the latest to ditch disgraced David Walliams?

I ask because Lucas declines my invitation to come to the support of Walliams, and their joint podcast, Making A Scene, has not been broadcast for three months.

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4 d. ago Rod Stewart in Falkirk: Watch the music superstar visit a local pub after cheering on his beloved Celtic

It seems that the ‘Do You Think I’m Sexy’ singer enjoyed his post-match drinks.

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4 d. ago Sir Rod Stewart, 81, is roped into karaoke session in Scottish pub during night out with son Alastair, 20

The musician, 81, was out for a drink in a local pub when locals taking part in karaoke got him to sing along.

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5 d. ago Yorkshire Dales village with 'secret waterfall' is perfect for winter walks

A hiker has suggested exploring a picturesque Yorkshire Dales village in Cumbria after completing an 11-mile walk taking in the local scenery, cobbled streets and pub

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5 d. ago Brig Inn pub Brydekirk: Scottish community raises over £20k to save local pub in small village

The community has submitted a formal offer to purchase the pub.

Economics

5 d. ago I think 2026 is going to be the year of the Edinburgh pub, so I tried this overlooked local boozer

There is a lot happening on the gastropub front

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6 d. ago The real reason Hamnet is making you cry, according to psychologists

After its big success at the Golden Globes, ‘Hamnet’, starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, is tipped to be a major winner at the Oscars too. But beyond the astonishing performances, are audiences also flocking to it because they simply need a really good cry? Charlotte Cripps thinks so, and the experts agree with her

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1 week ago ‘She will go down as one of the best’: the rise of Jessie Buckley

From talent shows to the big screen, the actor’s performance in Hamnet has made her a leading awards contenderHamnet, Chloé Zhao’s film adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel about William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes (or Anne) Hathaway, is a tender meditation on love and grief. Charting the couple’s anguish over the death of their 11-year-old son – said to have inspired the play Hamlet – it has moved audiences to tears and united critics in their praise.The film’s emotional force is carried by the Irish actor and singer Jessie Buckley, who portrays Hathaway (opposite Paul Mescal’s Shakespeare) with a rawness and intimacy that has already earned her a Critics’ Circle award for best actress, and marked her out as a leading contender for the Golden Globes, Baftas and Oscars. The Guardian film critic Peter Bradshaw called her “unselfconsciously beguiling”, while Rolling Stone predicted audiences “will be talking about Jessie Buckley’s performance for years”. Continue rea...

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1 week ago David Walliams grimaces with a dog lead over his neck as he is seen for the first time since being dropped by publisher and children's charity over claims he harassed young women

David Walliams, 54, has been seen for the first time walking his dogs after he was dropped by his publisher HarperCollins amid allegations he harassed a junior female colleague.

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1 week ago Is Alton Towers hurtling towards disaster? New David Walliams problem, accusations of being 'grotty' and 'overpriced'

The Staffordshire theme park, owned by Merlin Entertainment, attracted 2.5 million visitors in 2024 but has endured a challenging few weeks - and faces stiff competition from two new parks.

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1 week ago Scottish area that is 'Europe's last wilderness' named best place to visit in 2026

"Villages usually have a pub with live folk music and shelves lined with local whisky."

Politics

2 w. ago Monarch butterflies could disappear. Butterfly Town USA is scrambling to save them

Pacific Grove is known as ‘Butterfly Town USA’ for its role as an overwintering spot. As the insect’s population plummets, residents are coming to its rescueIn the tiny seaside village of Pacific Grove, California, there’s no escaping the monarch butterfly.Here, butterfly murals abound: one splashes across the side of a hotel, another adorns a school. As for local businesses, there’s the Monarch Pub, the Butterfly Grove Inn, even Monarch Knitting (a local yarn shop). And every fall, the small city hosts a butterfly parade, where local elementary school children dress up in butterfly costumes. The city’s municipal code even declares it an unlawful act to “molest or interfere” with monarchs in any way, with a possible fine of $1,000. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Matt Lucas to receive OBE in New Year Honours as David Walliams snubbed

Little Britain star Matt Lucas is set to be made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by King Charles - but his famous co-star is not being given the same treatment

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2 w. ago Matt Lucas ‘scrutinised’ OBE letter as he thought it could be a prank

The comedian has been honoured for services to drama.

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3 w. ago Incredible story of Hercules the 70st bear who downed pints in local pub

A Scottish couple threw all social norms out the window and raised a grizzly bear as their son for over 20 years. Hercules, lovingly dubbed "Herc" became a global legend after vanishing for 24 days in 1980

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3 w. ago Would I Lie to You viewers question David Walliams’ appearance on Christmas special

BBC panel show episode featuring comedian aired weeks after allegations against him

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3 w. ago Would I Lie to You viewers complain David Walliams ‘ruined’ Christmas special

BBC panel show episode featuring comedian aired weeks after allegations against him

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