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The unknown model who signed a 10-year contract to play James Bond in 1986: “They were absolutely firm that they wanted me”
In 1986, Australian model Finlay Light was reportedly selected to replace Roger Moore as James Bond and signed a ten-year contract, despite having no substantial acting experience. The decision was abandoned before filming after United Artists changed ownership and its new management objected to casting an unknown, leaving Light excluded from the role and largely…
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Finnish Hit ‘100 Litres of Gold’ Gets Another Round With Sequel ‘200 Litres of Gold’ That’s a ‘Little Bit Darker, a Little Bit Funnier and a Little Bit Bigger’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Finnish comedy hit “100 Litres of Gold” is getting a sequel, “200 Litres of Gold”, continuing the story of sisters Pirkko and Taina and their obsession with sahti, a traditional Finnish beer. They will compete in the Finnish Sahti Championship, forcing them to manage family tensions, rivals and their father, while the filmmakers promise a…
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Slovenia v Scotland: Nations League – live
Scotland begin their Nations League campaign in Ljubljana under new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli, a former Belgium defender who replaced Steve Clarke following Scotland’s disappointing World Cup performance. Pocognoli has implemented significant changes, introducing eight uncapped players to the squad and refreshing the team with fifteen players who did not feature at the World Cup.…
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Why Independent Music Venues Still Matter in Modern Live Music—and How Nashville’s Skinny Dennis Is Proving It
Nashville has abundant live-music options, but the article argues that independent venues fill an important gap between small pop-ups and large, corporate-backed rooms. East Nashville’s Skinny Dennis is presented as an intimate neighbourhood bar and venue that prioritises authenticity, community and audience connection, while giving emerging artists a platform. Adapted from a Brooklyn venue, Skinny…
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Sleep mode vs. shutdown: Which is better to use daily for your MacBook?
Sleep is generally the most convenient option for daily use, as it preserves the current session and lets a MacBook resume quickly when reopened. Shutdown closes applications, ends macOS, clears RAM and stops power consumption entirely, making it more suitable when the computer will not be used for an extended period or when a complete…
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Chancellor is warned not to spook bond markets by handing out ‘big’ pay rises to public sector workers and hiking minimum wage
The Chancellor John Healey has been warned by economic analysts and business leaders not to announce large public sector pay rises or increase the minimum wage in his first Budget on 28 October. With bond markets experiencing a global sell-off that has pushed UK borrowing costs to 5.4% on 10-year gilts (close to 2007 crisis…
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Burnham seeks to mend Labour’s fractured relationship with farmers
The Labour government’s tax changes, particularly inheritance tax, sparked major farmer protests in 2024, including tractor demonstrations at Westminster. Relations between the government and farming community became severely strained, with farmers warning the tax would force farm closures. Andy Burnham is now attempting to repair this relationship through direct engagement with farmer activists, signalling the…
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Control Resonant leads this week’s indie games and events roundup
This week’s indie gaming roundup highlights new releases, upcoming showcases and major events across the scene. It covers Remedy’s Control Resonant, the satirical roguelite Stick It to the Stickman, several regional Steam festivals and opportunities for developers to submit games to Day of the Devs. Control Resonant stars Dylan Faden instead of Jesse, shifts to…
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Hundreds of wildflowers to be planted at meadow
Friends of the Lake District is launching a conservation project to plant 1,500 native wildflowers at an upland hay meadow near Little Asby in Cumbria. The initiative aims to restore grassland habitats and reintroduce plant species that have been lost through certain farming practices, which is essential for supporting local insect and bird populations. Plant…
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UN rights office expands database of firms linked to settlements
The UN human rights office has added 61 companies to its database of businesses allegedly linked to Israeli settlements and violations of Palestinian rights in the occupied West Bank. The update brings the total to 214 firms and is intended to pressure companies to assess and end potential involvement, although the UN has no power…