10 h. ago Uniformed cops unable to participate in Stirling Pride events after ruling

The change - prompted by a court ruling in England over police impartiality in trans/gender-critical debates - will mean cops will only attend the Stirling festival in their traditional public safety role.

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30 h. ago Vigilante commuter who stepped in when passenger dropped his trousers in front of children on packed London Tube is now questioned by police

The vigilante, who has been praised by some and criticised by others, has been questioned by detectives from British Transport Police (BTP) after coming forward to give his side of the story.

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58 h. ago David Hare play starring Ralph Fiennes transfers to the West End

The production, starring the Harry Potter actor and Spooks star Miranda Raison, played at the Theatre Royal Bath between June and July.

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5 d. ago Harry Potter star Michelle Gomez's statement in full as Voldemort casting announced

The Doctor Who actor has addressed the backlash over her Harry Potter casting

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6 d. ago Rupert Grint is plagued by Ed Sheeran in new music video, 14 years after ‘Lego House’

‘Harry Potter’ star teams up once again with the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter for his latest single, ‘A Little More’

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8 d. ago Spooks star Hugh Laurie cast as Harry Potter's Lord Voldemort in new series

Hugh Laurie and Matthew Macfadyen are amongst the stars to have been cast in new audiobook recordings of the Harry Potter series, almost 30 years on from initial publication

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8 d. ago Spooks star Hugh Laurie cast as Harry Potter's Albus Dumbledore in new series

Hugh Laurie and Matthew Macfadyen are amongst the stars to have been cast in new audiobook recordings of the Harry Potter series, almost 30 years on from initial publication

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8 d. ago Warwick Davis' daughter shows off new boyfriend as dad finds love after mum's death

Harry Potter star Warwick Davis' daughter Annabelle Davis has shared a sweet moment with her rarely seen boyfriend as the actor moves on following his wife Samantha's death

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8 d. ago Hugh Laurie and Matthew Macfadyen to star in Harry Potter audiobook series

The stars are among 200 actors set to portray the characters from JK Rowling’s wizarding world for an immersive audio series.

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8 d. ago Man Utd slammed for failing to sign Arsenal star after brutal Bruno Fernandes blast

Manchester United's inaction in the transfer market has been criticised as the Red Devils look to sign more players for Ruben Amorim in the remaining weeks of the window

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9 d. ago Man Utd's transfer activity criticised as Ruben Amorim asked why he didn't sign Aaron Ramsdale

Manchester United and boss Ruben Amorim have come under fire over the club's rather lacklustre transfer activity and for passing up on ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who has joined Newcastle

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1 week ago Drag Race legend Jinkx Monsoon delivers brutal takedown of JK Rowling’s pen name

JK Rowling has been hit with immense criticism for her trans views

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3 w. ago The Guardian view on mitochondrial donation: IVF innovation leads to a cautious genetic triumph | Editorial

UK research has brought real hope to families suffering from one of the most common inherited disorders, with a breakthrough that’s been years in the makingEight babies have been born free of a disease that can lead to terrible suffering and early death, thanks to pioneering scientists in the UK employing a form of genetic engineering that is banned in some countries, including the US and France. Ten years ago, when the government and regulators were considering whether to allow mitochondrial transfer technology, critics warned of “Frankenstein meddling” that would lead to three-parent children. It’s hard now to justify such hostility in the face of the painstaking work carried out by the scientific and medical teams at Newcastle, resulting in these healthy babies and ecstatic families.Mitochondria, like tiny battery packs, supply energy to every cell of the body. Their DNA is handed down in the egg from mother to child. In rare instances, there are genetic mutat...

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3 w. ago First Harry Potter Set Photos Feature Series' Young Star and the Dursleys, as HBO TV Series Films at London Zoo

First Harry Potter Set Photos Feature Series' Young Star and the Dursleys, as HBO TV Series Films at London Zoo  IGN

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3 w. ago Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes joins backlash against JK Rowling for ‘harsh’ trans criticism

However, ‘Harry Potter’ star said she ‘didn’t like that the trans community has reacted with such fury’

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3 w. ago Miriam Margolyes joins backlash against JK Rowling for ‘harsh’ trans criticism

However, ‘Harry Potter’ star said she ‘didn’t like that the trans community has reacted with such fury’

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4 w. ago Miriam Margolyes says JK Rowling has been ‘too harsh’ towards trans community

However, ‘Harry Potter’ star said she ‘didn’t like that the trans community has reacted with such fury’

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4 w. ago Another Harry Potter star banned from driving after Emma Watson court hearing

Emma Watson and Zoe Wanamaker have both been banned from driving after they were caught speeding in separate incidents on the roads

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4 w. ago Second Harry Potter star is banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding

Zoe Wanamaker, who played Madam Hooch in Harry Potter and the Philosopher Stones, was caught going 46mph in a 40mph zone in Wiltshire.

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4 w. ago Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes hits out at 'furious' trans backlash against JK Rowling

Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes has criticised the transgender community for reacting with 'fury' to JK Rowling's views on gender identity.

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