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Alley Cats review – the genital jokes in Ricky Gervais’s sweary cartoon are just exhausting
The review finds little to recommend in Ricky Gervais’s Netflix animation Alley Cats, despite its experienced voice cast and a premise that could have supported a more observant comedy. It argues that the six-part series relies too heavily on swearing, nihilism and repeated sexual jokes, making it feel lazy, crude and tiresome rather than edgy.…
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Ricky Gervais’ Netflix Animated Comedy ‘Alley Cats’ Is Surprisingly Bittersweet: TV Review
Netflix’s “Alley Cats” is an adult animated comedy created by and starring Ricky Gervais as Gus, an overweight orange tabby living in a derelict London house with fellow stray cats. The review finds its humour unusually subdued and conversational, but says the series is also marked by a surprising melancholy as it portrays the precarity…
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‘Alley Cats’ Review: Ricky Gervais’ Half-Crass, Half-Sappy, Mostly Unmemorable Netflix Cartoon
Netflix’s ‘Alley Cats’, created, written, directed and voiced by Ricky Gervais, follows a group of stray cats whose days revolve around television, scavenging and petty arguments. The review finds that the series understands cats’ capacity for both cruelty and affection, but says its shifts between crude humour and sentiment rarely produce either strong comedy or…
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Behind Milburn’s magic: Wor Jackie was a pit village hero and ‘everybody’s friend’ in Newcastle
Jackie Milburn is portrayed as more than Newcastle United’s great goalscorer: “Wor Jackie” was a deeply local figure whose identity was rooted in Ashington, the Northumberland mining town that shaped his character and appeal. A new book examines his shy manner, strong self-discipline and extraordinary work ethic, explaining why he came to embody both sporting…
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Why three is no crowd for Swansea boss Matos
Swansea City head coach Vitor Matos says the signing of Ross Stewart is intended to strengthen, rather than replace, his attacking options. He believes a squad containing Stewart, Zan Vipotnik and Adam Idah can manage the demands of the Championship and cup competitions, addressing the lack of striker depth Swansea experienced last season. Stewart, 30,…
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Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan
Newly released security footage shows a magnitude 6.8 earthquake shaking an operating room at Kumamoto General Hospital in Japan last month. Medical staff protected a patient undergoing abdominal surgery as equipment swayed, highlighting the risks hospitals face when emergencies strike during critical treatment. Four operations were taking place when the earthquake hit on 28 July,…
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Food waste group’s allotment aims to boost produce
Food Works Sheffield is opening an allotment in Crosspool to grow vegetables for its community cafés, frozen meals and local distribution. The social enterprise hopes the project will strengthen its efforts to reduce food waste while improving access to affordable, healthy food in Sheffield. The group mainly uses surplus food supplied by businesses and runs…
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‘Waste colonialism’ – the Turkish city carrying the weight of Britain’s pollution problem
A Guardian investigation reports that large quantities of UK plastic waste have been exported to recycling sites in poorer districts of Adana, southern Turkey, prompting residents and farmers to raise concerns about pollution and health risks. The issue matters because it highlights how Britain’s plastic-waste exports can shift environmental burdens to communities abroad, despite UK…
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Homes for sale in former pubs in England – in pictures
A Guardian property gallery showcases five homes across England that were converted from former pubs into residential properties, ranging from a Northumberland farmhouse-style house to London flats. The feature highlights how disused pubs, once community hubs, are increasingly being repurposed as housing, reflecting a wider trend of pub closures and conversions across the country. The…
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Nintendo Highlights Multiple Major Third-Party Releases For Switch 2 In 2026 And Beyond
Nintendo’s latest financial results have reconfirmed a wave of major third-party games coming to the Switch 2 through the rest of 2026 and into 2027, reinforcing the console’s strong software line-up as it heads into its second year. The company noted that more titles are already lined up for Switch 2 than had launched in…