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‘Our culture is rich and we need our own space’: the fight to build a permanent centre for Deaf people
Urban planner and deaf activist Amanprit Arnold has launched the DeafCity Hub campaign to create a permanent dedicated cultural and co-working space for the Deaf community in the UK. Despite 18 million people in the UK having hearing issues, there is currently no dedicated centre for Deaf arts anywhere in the country, and Arnold argues…
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Silent Hill: Townfall boldly reinvents psychological horror through a fractured Scottish community
Eurogamer’s review praises Silent Hill: Townfall as an ambitious reinvention of the long-running psychological horror series. Developed by Scottish studio Screen Burn, it relocates the action to St. Amelia, a remote North Sea island community in 1996, using its decline and social fractures to create a setting that feels distinctly British while remaining recognisably Silent…
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‘Far from their best’ to ‘a joy to watch’ – ranking Premier League teams’ start to season
After five Premier League matches, Manchester City, Brighton and Brentford have made the strongest starts, while Tottenham and Manchester United have been among the biggest disappointments. City have won all five games, Brighton have scored 16 goals and Brentford remain unbeaten, whereas Tottenham have failed to score in their opening four league matches. Arsenal have…
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Victorian business groups urge end to AFL grand final holiday
Business groups are calling for Victoria’s AFL grand final public holiday to be scrapped after no Victorian team reached the final for the second time in three years. They argue the holiday limits trading and staffing when interstate supporters are arriving, potentially reducing the economic benefit of the weekend. The Brisbane Lions will play Fremantle,…
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JAN MOIR: I just can’t accept that Prince Charles practically revelled in the death of his former wife
Earl Spencer’s forthcoming memoir “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister” contains allegations that King Charles reacted with satisfaction or indifference to Princess Diana’s death in 1997. Spencer claims Charles sounded “giddily elated – like a lottery winner” when telephoning condolences and allegedly said “we’ll forget her soon enough” – assertions that have prompted a Palace response…
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Podcasts tackle race, US politics, celebrity interviews and true crime
This week’s best podcast recommendations span from political debate to true crime investigations. Featured shows explore race in Britain, US elections analysis, celebrity interviews, and remarkable criminal histories across various platforms. – The Good Immigrant podcast launches a 10th-anniversary series with conversations about race in the UK, opening with hosts Nish Kumar and Coco Khan…
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Chile Film Industry Surges 20.5% Compared to Previous Season, New Catalog Reveals (EXCLUSIVE)
Chile’s film industry has grown by 20.5% in the 2026–27 period, with CinemaChile’s new catalogue listing 188 titles, up from 156 the previous season. The increase highlights the strength and growing international profile of Chilean cinema, which will be showcased through eight titles across seven sections at the San Sebastián Festival. Of the 188 films,…
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Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions Confirms Film on Indian Spymaster Rameshwar Nath Kao, Targets 2028 Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Dharma Productions and Leo Media Collective are developing a theatrical film about Rameshwar Nath Kao, founder of India’s external intelligence agency, R&AW. The untitled espionage drama is targeting an 11 August 2028 release, timed to India’s Independence Day weekend and R&AW’s 60th anniversary. Based on Nitin Gokhale’s book Gentleman Spymaster, the film will cover 1955–1971,…
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Michael Gove simulates cabinet response to Russian aggression in docudrama
Tonight’s television highlights include a political crisis docudrama, investigations into controversial wellness trends and Britain’s imperial past, plus programmes about emergency callouts, an awkward sex-party encounter and the Lucy Letby case. The Wargame on Sky One features Michael Gove, Nicola Sturgeon and Harriet Harman simulating a cabinet response to escalating Russian aggression. Stacey Dooley examines…
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‘Constant bombardment’ – fans shown 65,000 junk food ads at World Cup
A study found football fans were exposed to 65,722 promotions for junk food and drinks during live play at the 2026 World Cup. Researchers said the repeated advertising, linking brands with excitement and national identity, could normalise unhealthy consumption and highlighted the need for stronger international regulation. The adverts appeared on pitchside boards and around…