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British mum’s ‘holiday of a lifetime’ heartbreak as £6,500 trip is ruined at airport by passport expiry mistake

  • A £6,500 family holiday was cancelled over a passport expiry error.
  • Post-Brexit rules require passports valid well beyond their printed expiry date.
  • Other Britons have similarly lost up to £700 to this same rule.

A British mother's £6,500 "holiday of a lifetime" was ruined at the airport after a passport expiry mistake meant her family was refused travel. The case highlights a recurring problem for UK travellers, who have repeatedly been caught out since Brexit by post-2015 rules requiring passports to be…

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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse devs say their female protagonist was a “natural fit” because the “role was best suited for a woman”

  • Belmont's Curse devs call their female lead a "natural fit"
  • They say the role suited a woman best
  • Comments reflect wider industry talk on protagonist choices

Developers behind Castlevania: Belmont's Curse have spoken about their decision to feature a female protagonist, describing it as a "natural fit" for the game and stating that the role was "best suited for a woman". The comments touch on a recurring talking point in gaming, where studios are…

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Garth Brooks Adds Denver Stop to “Blame It All On My Roots” Arena Tour

  • Garth Brooks adds two Denver Ball Arena shows on 4-5 September 2026
  • Tour revives his classic in-the-round "Drum Pod" stage setup
  • Tickets go on sale 31 July, flat price of $155.25 each

Garth Brooks has added two Denver dates to his "Blame It All On My Roots" arena tour, with shows at the Ball Arena on Friday 4 September and Saturday 5 September 2026. The stop is significant for fans as Brooks is reviving his in-the-round "Drum Pod" stage, the…

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Role Model Spotlights His Favourite Salt & Stone Products in New Campaign

  • Role Model fronts Salt & Stone’s new body-care campaign.
  • The campaign is linked to his forthcoming third album.
  • Four of his preferred Salt & Stone products are featured.

Salt & Stone has launched a campaign starring singer-songwriter Tucker Pillsbury, known as Role Model, timed to accompany his forthcoming third album, *Chuck Timely & The Hourglass*. The collaboration uses a fictionalised, cinematic version of the artist rather than a conventional celebrity endorsement, reflecting the body-care brand’s effort…

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How lightbulb moment in Hazard’s apartment helped Sheeraz

  • Sheeraz credits Eden Hazard's flat for reigniting his boxing career
  • He defends his WBO title against Zachenhuber on Saturday in Saudi Arabia
  • Undefeated champion says he dreams of fighting idol Canelo Alvarez

British boxer Hamzah Sheeraz has revealed how a chance moment while working as an electrician in Eden Hazard's London flat rekindled his passion for boxing, setting him on the path to becoming WBO super-middleweight world champion. Sheeraz, now 27 and undefeated, had stepped away from the sport after…

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Luna Is Now Part of Prime Video at No Extra Cost, Amazon Wants to ‘Rebuild Trust’ in Cloud Gaming

  • Luna games are now included in Prime Video on Fire TV.
  • The rollout currently covers the UK and US.
  • Amazon aims to rebuild confidence in cloud gaming.

Amazon has integrated its Luna cloud-gaming service into Prime Video on Fire TV devices in the UK and US, giving Prime members access at no extra cost. The move is intended to make games easier to discover through a familiar streaming interface and broaden Luna’s appeal beyond dedicated…

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Fox News Power Rankings: The top races to watch as 36 states choose their next governor

  • Fox News ranks the top 2026 governor races across 36 states.
  • More voters will pick governors than senators this year.
  • Races could show GOP's only flip chance and Trump-era voter shifts.

Fox News has released its latest "Power Rankings" analysis ahead of the 2026 US midterms, highlighting that 36 states will elect governors this year — a contest the outlet argues deserves more attention than it typically receives, given that more voters will choose a governor than a US…

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Watch the First Trailer for Pulp’s New Film What Do You Do for an Encore?

  • Pulp's new documentary "What Do You Do for an Encore?" gets first trailer
  • Narrated by Jarvis Cocker, directed by Garth Jennings, streaming on Mubi this autumn
  • One-night cinema previews in UK/Ireland (18 Sept), Canada (23 Sept), US (24 Sept)

Pulp have released the first trailer for a new documentary film, "What Do You Do for an Encore?", set to be released by streaming platform Mubi this autumn. The 90-minute film is narrated by frontman Jarvis Cocker and directed by the band's longtime collaborator Garth Jennings, charting the…

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Yung Miami Signs With WME for Worldwide Representation

  • Yung Miami signs worldwide deal with talent agency WME.
  • Comes amid chart success of single "Spend Dat".
  • Debut solo album is in the works, no release date yet.

Yung Miami has signed with WME for worldwide representation across all areas, a move that comes as the South Florida rapper and media personality prepares to release her debut solo album. The deal cements her growing standing in the music industry, arriving alongside a run of commercial success…

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Fans on a Beatles-Themed Tour Have Chance Encounter With Paul McCartney as He’s FaceTiming Ringo Starr

  • McCartney spotted mid-FaceTime call with Ringo Starr by Liverpool tour bus fans
  • He was in town to present Stephen Graham with an award
  • Follows his recent surprise performance at Taylor Swift's wedding

Paul McCartney was spotted by chance in Liverpool by tourists on the city's Beatles-themed Magical Mystery Tour, who watched him wait at a traffic light while on a FaceTime call with former bandmate Ringo Starr. The moment delighted passengers on the bus, offering an unplanned brush with Beatles…

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