8 h. ago Sainsbury’s recruits beloved children’s book character again for 2025 Christmas advert

Sainsbury’s has released its Christmas 2025 advert, which features an iconic children’s character.

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35 h. ago Homeowners told to remove leaves from their gardens in November

As the weather gets colder, it's important to check outside your property and remove any fallen leaves. There's a crucial reason why the simple gardening task should be done

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44 h. ago Andrew ‘refused to sign off statements supporting abuse survivors’, King’s friend claims

A friend of the monarch told The Sunday Times that references to victims were removed from all previous statements after requiring Andrew’s approval.

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53 h. ago Sarah Ferguson is 'more on edge' than Andrew and 'may flee UK': Ex

Sarah's latest children's book, which was due to be published on October 9 according to a press release in Bookseller, is now showing as only available from November 28 on Amazon.

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58 h. ago Amanda Owen jokes 'I'm putting you up for adoption' after daughter's brutal snub

Amanda Owen, star of Channel 5's Our Yorkshire Farm, has opened up about her writing career and how her children react to her literary projects, including her latest book

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59 h. ago Tom Fletcher: ‘Who would play me on screen? I get confused for Tom Felton all the time’

The McFly singer on getting kicked out of Busted after two days, peeing himself on stage and learning to love his ‘big chin’Born in London, Tom Fletcher, 40, attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School and founded McFly in 2003. The band had seven No 1 singles, won a Brit Award for best pop act and continue to perform. In 2016, Fletcher published his first solo-written book for children, The Christmasaurus, which was shortlisted for a British Book Award. His titles have been translated into 40 languages. Paddington: The Musical, with music and lyrics by Fletcher, is at the Savoy theatre until next May. He is married to podcaster and author Giovanna Fletcher, has three children and lives in Hertfordshire.When were you happiest? On stage with my band. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Lily Allen pokes fun at David Harbour's 'mistress' as she dresses up as children's book character 'Madeline' for Halloween party in Los Angeles

Celebrating Halloween at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, the singer, 40, channeled the titular character from the classic series by Ludwig Bemelmans.

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63 h. ago Keira Knightley: ‘Early motherhood is definitely more exhausting than shooting films!’

She’s played a Jane Austen hero, a swashbuckling aristocrat, and a wartime cryptanalyst. Now, the beloved actor steps into her most unexpected role yet, as a children’s author. She talks to Jessie Thompson about her daughter’s teething problems, getting equal pay, and that famous ‘Vanity Fair’ photoshoot

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3 d. ago Keira Knightley says footballers have told her they ‘love’ Bend It Like Beckham

Knightley also spoke about the inspiration behind her debut children’s book during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show.

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4 d. ago New Juventus manager told to remove tattoo of Serie A rivals by disgruntled fans

Luciano Spalletti has been appointed the new manager of Juventus following Igor Tudor's sacking, but fans have noticed that the former Italy boss has a tattoo of Napoli's crest

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4 d. ago Man told to remove giant Union Jack puts up an even bigger one instead

James Holmes, 51, has won a battle to fly a 100fr Union Jack on the side of a building

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4 d. ago Top tips for buying toys from is it just a fad to can they play with it alone

Christmas is coming and that means you probably should get them something creative toys including craft kits, books and things like balls or skipping ropes held children for the longest.

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5 d. ago Dunblane children's author takes childhood passion into first book release

Her first book, 'Sunny and Stormy' is set for full release in February - and tells the story of two sisters who learn the need to embrace differences and accept yourself.

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5 d. ago Property boss drapes enormous 100ft Union flag across former council HQ after officials told him to remove smaller version

James Holmes, 51, was told to take down a small Union flag by Chesterfield Borough Council after he put one up on the former council building in Chesterfield.

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6 d. ago William 'threatened to strip Eugenie and Beatrice of their titles unless Andrew and Fergie left Royal Lodge'

Emily Maitlis, the broadcaster who grilled Prince Andrew in the infamous Newsnight interview in 2019, told how the Prince of Wales met with the princesses.

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7 d. ago Michael Morpurgo says he refuses to give advice to children at book signings

‘They have to find their own way of doing it,’ says author

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1 week ago Tracey Beaker author Jacqueline Wilson, 79, swaps writing children's book for steamy novel with saucy sex scenes but admits worrying how her family will react

The former children's laureate, 79, who has penned Picture Imperfect, but admitted she is worried how her nearest and dearest will react to the saucy storyline.

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1 week ago Sarah Ferguson fires back over ‘snub’ from Queen Camilla rumours after losing duchess title

Queen Camilla is said to have rebuffed Sarah Ferguson, who is being stripped of her Duchess of York title, after she approached the Queen for a collaboration on a new children's book

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1 week ago Inside enchanting 'Hansel and Gretel' cottage with its own fairytale forest you can buy for £350k

The magical two-bed property, which looks like it's taken straight out of a children's book, dates back more than 400 years

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1 week ago Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

The healing power of gardens; celebrating an abolitionist; hope in the toughest times; a gladiator romantasy and moreThe Butterfly House by Harry Woodgate, Andersen, £12.99Miss Brown’s wild garden scares most people, but when Holly discovers her reclusive neighbour’s sadness, she decides to help turn the wilderness into a butterfly haven. A beautiful, moving picture book about the healing power of gardens and community.The History of We by Nikkolas Smith, Rock the Boat, £8.99Via rich, dynamic paintings and thoughtful pared-back text, Smith answers the question “What does the beginning look like?” with this powerful picture book, the shared story of humanity’s first ancestors in “the fertile cradle of Africa”. Continue reading...

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