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Furious Harry Potter fans force developers to divert their £430million energy project to protect filming spot of Dobby the elf’s grave on Welsh beach
Developers reportedly altered the route of a £430 million energy interconnector after objections over potential disruption to the Welsh beach location used as Dobby’s grave in the Harry Potter films. The case highlights how popular cultural landmarks can influence infrastructure planning, although the diversion occurred during planning and the project has since been completed. The…
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Versatile Bruno Guimarães gives Mikel Arteta options to shuffle midfield pack | Ed Aarons
Bruno Guimarães has joined Arsenal from Newcastle United for £75m, giving Mikel Arteta a versatile and combative midfielder capable of playing in several central roles. The move matters because Arsenal want greater depth and flexibility in a midfield already regarded as among Europe’s strongest, particularly while Declan Rice’s fitness is managed after a demanding season…
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‘What a throw!’ – Southern Brave’s two stunning run outs
Southern Brave produced two outstanding run-outs during their Hundred match against Manchester Super Giants in Southampton. Moeen Ali and Tristan Stubbs each made direct-hit throws to dismiss Tim Seifert and Leus du Plooy, helping Brave fight back in the field. The moments highlighted the importance of sharp fielding in a close, fast-paced format, with both…
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Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homes
A rapidly spreading wildfire in British Columbia has forced thousands of people to evacuate, including the entire town of Summerland. The Bald Range fire doubled in size after being detected on Friday and remained out of control on Saturday, highlighting the speed and danger of fires in the region. The fire has burned more than…
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‘Cookie Queens’ Review: A Doc About Girl Scout Cookies, Produced by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, Is Too Much of a Reality-Show Ramble
“Cookie Queens” follows four Girl Scouts competing to meet ambitious cookie-sales targets during the annual six-week selling season, presenting the activity as a training ground for young entrepreneurs. Variety’s critic finds the documentary too narrowly focused and reality-show-like, arguing that it offers little broader insight into the Girl Scout Cookie phenomenon or its cultural history.…
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The China shock comes to Africa
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Swansea fear serious injury to key man Burgess
Swansea City fear centre-back Cameron Burgess may have sustained a serious Achilles injury during their 1-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Birmingham City. The 30-year-old was taken to hospital for scans after limping off late in the match, potentially disrupting Swansea’s preparations for the new Championship season. Burgess had played every minute of league football since…
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‘Tony’ Star Dominic Sessa on How Being a ‘Liar’ Helped Him Portray Anthony Bourdain and Why the Film Foreshadows His Later Struggles
Dominic Sessa says portraying a young Anthony Bourdain in “Tony” was made easier by the film’s focus on an obscure period of his life rather than recreating the famous chef and television host at the height of his career. The fictional biopic follows Bourdain at 19 during a formative 1975 summer, using his lies and…
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Lonely boomer, 75, ruthlessly mocked over complaints ICE detained age-gap Venezuelan fiancée, 30 years his junior after Homeland Security pointed out the obvious
A 75-year-old Texan businessman, John Gannon, has spoken out after his 45-year-old Venezuelan fiancée, Yasmin Suarez Reyes, was detained by eight ICE agents at a Houston airport last month, accusing Donald Trump’s administration of “destroying families”. Gannon, who says he voted for Trump, told CBS News the arrest reminded him of a “Gestapo system”, but…