17 h. ago The Twits review – Americanised Roald Dahl is gruesome in all the wrong ways

Netflix’s animation mangles and sentimentalises Dahl’s black comedy about a gross and detestable married couple – relocating the action to Texas and introducing a plucky orphan heroineThis animated Netflix adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Twits is only fractionally less gruelling than eating wormy spaghetti or finding a toad stuffed in the bottom of your bed. Dahl’s story about one of the most dysfunctional marriages in fiction is not exactly burdened with plot: the 95-page original is essentially a series of mean pranks, all monstrously mangled here and tortuously added to.There has been some outrage that Netflix have Americanised the story, but that is the least of this film’s problems. In the fictional city of Triperot, Mrs Twit (voiced by Margo Martindale) is a Texan in blue denim cowboy boots, unhappily married to Mr Twit (Johnny Vegas, keeping his Lancashire accent). The couple have built a rickety amusement park called Twitlandia, with rides made out of toilets and old mattress...

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50 h. ago Strictly's Amber Davies insists she won't be hit by the show's famous 'curse' after striking up a friendship with pro partner Nikita Kuzmin's girlfriend Lauren Jaine

Strictly star Amber Davies has proved she's immune to the show's infamous 'curse' after striking up a friendship with her dance partner's girlfriend.

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62 h. ago Louis Tomlinson admits he's 'so in love' with Zara McDermott in rare admission

The One Direction singer made the admission about his Strictly Come Dancing star girlfriend while appearing on Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO podcast this week.

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2 d. ago Substitute teacher 'video calls pupil while naked in shower to arrange sex'

A substitute teacher allegedly spoke to an underage boy via a video call to arrange a meet up for sex while she was in the shower and exposing her breasts - she claims he was going to apologise for his behaviour

Culture

3 d. ago Nikita Kuzmin's girlfriend issues statement as she addresses Strictly 'curse'

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nikita Kuzmin's girlfriend Lauren Jaine has begged fans to 'be respectful'

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3 d. ago Strictly Nikita Kuzmin's girlfriend issues statement amid 'curse' comments

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nikita Kuzmin's girlfriend Lauren Jaine has asked fans to 'be respectful'

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4 d. ago Hero bus driver saves toddler found wandering along side of busy road

This is the moment a heroic bus driver saves a toddler who was wandering alone on the side of a busy road.

Transport

4 d. ago UK seaside town with '3 miles of golden sand' perfect for a coastal walk

It's the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon with its blue flag beach, promenade, arcades, amusement park and traditional English fish and chips

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4 d. ago Strictly’s Thomas Skinner gives health update on twin girls, 2, after hospital dash – and fears life changing diagnosis

THOMAS Skinner says his twin daughters suffered seizures on the same day. Now doctors have warned they face a life-changing diagnosis. The terrified Strictly Come Dancing star rushed his two-year-old girls to hospital on Wednesday evening for urgent tests. Thankfully, Roma and Darla are now recovering at home after having febrile convulsions while suffering from...

Science

5 d. ago Kate Middleton stuns in olive Victoria Beckham suit as she makes imaginary cakes with children

Kate Middleton joked the “messier it is, the better the fun” when she joined children making imaginary cakes at a special play session, as she stunned in a Victoria Beckham suit

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5 d. ago Even a Spice Girl isn't up to Harper's dancing standards! Victoria is lambasted by her daughter, 14, for not keeping up with TikTok dance on her Netflix doc

Victoria Beckham is lambasted by her 14-year-old daughter Harper in scenes from her new Netflix documentary - because he TikTok dancing skills aren't up to scratch.

Technology

6 d. ago Female teacher, 30, made video call to student while naked in shower to arrange sex

Krystal Sims, 30, is facing criminal charges after being arrested on suspicion of arranging to meet up with the boy to have sex during a video call in which her breasts were exposed

Society

8 d. ago Canadian marine park threatens to euthanize 30 whales if government does not provide funding

Marineland’s warning comes after Canadian official blocked the transfer of the beluga whales to a theme park in ChinaMarineland has threatened to euthanize 30 beluga whales if Canada’s federal government does not provide financial support for the embattled Niagara Falls amusement park. The warning comes after the country’s fisheries minister blocked the transfer of the captive whales to a theme park in China.Marineland, an amusement park, zoo, aquarium and forest occupying nearly 1,000 acres (400 hectares) of land in Ontario, has endured mounting scrutiny over allegations the animals are living in poor conditions. The park, which once saw millions of visitors, did not open for the summer season and is winding down its operations in anticipation of a sale. In February, a lawyer for the park said it was planning to “expeditiously” remove the remaining animals still on the grounds. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Marine park threatens to euthanize 30 whales if Canada does not provide funding

Marineland’s warning comes after Canadian official blocked the transfer of the beluga whales to a theme park in ChinaMarineland has threatened to euthanize 30 beluga whales if Canada’s federal government does not provide financial support for the embattled Niagara Falls amusement park. The warning comes after the country’s fisheries minister blocked the transfer of the captive whales to a theme park in China.Marineland, an amusement park, zoo, aquarium and forest occupying nearly 1,000 acres (400 hectares) of land in Ontario, has endured mounting scrutiny over allegations the animals are living in poor conditions. The park, which once saw millions of visitors, did not open for the summer season and is winding down its operations in anticipation of a sale. In February, a lawyer for the park said it was planning to “expeditiously” remove the remaining animals still on the grounds. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago 15 photographs from the last day of Welsh town's famous amusement park

Coney Beach amusement park closed for the final time on Sunday, but not without a bang

Culture

1 week ago Strictly star Ross King’s love life with stunning girlfriend after two failed marriages

After two previous marriages showbiz whizz Ross King is building a new life in Los Angeles with his successful girlfriend Bridget Siegel while competing on Strictly Come Dancing

Events

1 week ago Welsh town's famous attraction to close for good with huge seaside fireworks show

It will be a final farewell from the people at Coney Beach, Porthcawl on Saturday

Events

1 week ago Canada blocks Marineland’s plan to send remaining beluga whales to China

Canada’s last captive whales will remain at the amusement park for now

Politics

1 week ago Canada denies Marineland's request to export its remaining beluga whales to China

Canada’s last captive whales will remain at the Marineland zoo and amusement park for now after the federal government denied its request to ship 30 belugas to China

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1 week ago ‘A life of captivity’: Canada refuses marine park’s request to export its whales to China

Fisheries minister says rehoming Marineland’s cetaceans in China would only ‘perpetuate the treatment’ the whales have enduredCanada’s government has refused a request by the beleaguered Marineland theme park to export its remaining 30 beluga whales to China due to concerns that the whales will face further mistreatment.Marineland, an amusement park, zoo and aquarium in Niagara Falls, has one of the largest captive whale populations in the world, and has long been mired in controversy amid reports of poor conditions for the animals on display. Continue reading...

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