20 m. ago Leeds and Reading 2025: 13 'wildcards' who might make a sneaky appearance at this year's festivals

Who is performing in the UK close to Leeds and Reading 2025 who might make an appearance?

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33 m. ago Tunes on the Bay bans popular item for festival goers as strict entry rule confirmed

Those attending Tunes on the Bay will shocked to find out the strict new rules for this weekend's festival.

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45 m. ago The US left Vietnam 50 years ago today. The media hasn’t learned its lesson | Norman Solomon

The myth that news coverage turned Americans against the war persists. In fact, it was largely complicit in perpetuating the conflictThe last helicopter liftoff from the roof of the American embassy in Saigon on 30 April 1975 marked the end of the Vietnam war. Fifty years later, mythology about US media coverage of the war is locked into the faulty premise that news outlets were pivotal in causing Americans to turn against it. Some say that mainstream media undermined a noble war effort, while others say that coverage alerted the public to realities of an unjust war. Both assertions are wrong.Scapegoating the media fits neatly into “stab in the back” theories of Americans who can’t stand the fact that their country lost a war to impoverished Vietnamese fighters. And praising the media as catalysts for the nation’s roused conscience gives undue credit while fostering illusions about mainstream news coverage of America’s wars. Continue reading...

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70 m. ago ScotRail staff cannot enforce alcohol ban, boss of nationalised train operator admits

The managing director of ScotRail has made some admissions around enforcement of the alcohol ban on trains.

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86 m. ago Virginia Giuffre’s family share her final letter before Epstein victim’s death

Sexual abuse survivor and campaigner calls on world to ‘stand together to fight for the future of victims’

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2 h. ago Julia Donaldson's Gruffalo is returning in brand new book after 20 years

Julia Donaldson is set to release the first new Gruffalo book in more than 20 years - the first two books in the series have sold millions of copies and have been translated into 133 languages

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2 h. ago Julia Donaldson to release first Gruffalo book in 20 years as she shares 'hope'

Julia Donaldson will be once again joining forces with illustrator Axel Scheffle to release the first Gruffalo book since 2004

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3 h. ago Rogue woodpecker terrorizes village and smashes dozens of car mirrors and windows

The bird's reign of terror has prompted residents to adopt creative countermeasures

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3 h. ago Gruffalo to return with first new book in more than 20 years

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have announced they are working on a new outing for the monster in the deep dark wood, due out in September 2026He’s got knobbly knees, turned-out toes, a poisonous wart at the end of his nose and he’s back, for the first time in more than 20 years: Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have announced they are working on a new Gruffalo book.Due out in September 2026, the as-yet-untitled picture book will return to the world of the bestselling stories The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child, which were published in 1999 and 2004 respectively. The books are among the most popular children’s titles in the world, with The Gruffalo having sold 3.2m copies to date, and The Gruffalo’s Child 2.1m copies. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Gillian Anderson confirms she has spoken to director rebooting The X

Earlier in the month, US director Ryan Coogler said he had spoken to the actress, 56, about an X-Files reboot.

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3 h. ago This Morning fans seriously distracted by Cat Deeley's striking outfit

Many were struck minutes into the show as the 48-year-old and co-host Ben Shepherd, 50, interviewed Deepa Paul, who has written a book about navigating her life with a husband and a boyfriend.

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3 h. ago Starform experts' Wednesday horse racing tips including 12/1 shot at Punchestown Festival

The Punchestown Festival began in dramatic fashion on day one as the punters return for day two and an expert tipster has cast his eye over the day's racing

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4 h. ago Duck & Waffle Edinburgh introduces a Seafood menu to celebrate St James Quarter Seafood Festival 2025

Duck & Waffle Edinburgh has launched an exciting new Seafood menu in celebration of the St James Quarter Seafood Festival 2025.

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4 h. ago The cheapest weeks and days to book flights this summer revealed

The cheapest day of the week and week of the year to travel have been revealed by Skyscanner, in the travel company's Smarter Summer Report.

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4 h. ago 'I tipped three winners at Punchestown Festival day one – here's my tips for day two'

Day two action gets underway at Punchestown Festival, with two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs looking to retain his Punchestown Gold Cup crown

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4 h. ago Corporate America must stand up for the US innovation machine

The failure of business to join universities in the fight for academic research is short-sighted as well as cowardly

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4 h. ago David Tennant gives Rivals season two update in exciting script announcement

Rivals season two, based on Jilly Cooper’s bestselling book, could mark an epic return for David Tennant as Tony Baddingham, after giving fans a brief update during Lorraine Kelly's breakfast show on Wednesday.

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5 h. ago Julia Donaldson announces first Gruffalo book in 20 years with new Axel Scheffler collaboration

The UK’s number one author and illustrator return to the world of their most successful and beloved character

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5 h. ago The cheapest week (and the best destinations) to book for your summer holidays

Almost half of British holidaymakers are yet to book a trip this year, says Skyscanner

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5 h. ago The Names by Florence Knapp review – What's in a name? Rather a lot in this intriguing debut novel

Do we choose our children’s fate when we name them? Three names, three fates.

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