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BFI CEO Ben Roberts Gives Keynote Address At Inaugural UK Film Conference: “The Missing Piece, For Me, Is Having Film Firmly In The Classroom” – Edinburgh Film Festival
BFI chief executive Ben Roberts used the inaugural UK Film Conference at the Edinburgh Film Festival to argue for a broader, joined-up approach to supporting British cinema. He said the BFI’s role extends beyond financing films to helping the conditions for production, distribution, exhibition, archives, festivals and education, with greater film education in schools the…
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Millionaire grandpa, 64, was DRUNK when he crashed boat during 9pm trip and killed his two young grandkids who were his daughter’s only children, police say
A New Jersey grandfather has been charged after allegedly crashing his boat while intoxicated, killing his two young grandchildren in Barnegat Bay. Prosecutors say the case involves reckless vessel homicide and highlights the potentially fatal consequences of operating a boat after drinking. Stephen Schneider, 64, was arrested on 15 August, nearly a month after the…
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O’Connor leads heptathlon before final event, while Hunt eyes third gold
Ireland’s Kate O’Connor leads the heptathlon at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham with only the 800m remaining, placing her in contention for gold. Her strong Saturday performances moved her ahead of the Dutch contenders, while Great Britain’s Katarina Johnson-Thompson fell further out of contention after an injury-affected build-up. O’Connor scored personal-best-form long jump of…
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Sean Payton takes vicious shot at Falcons home crowd after humiliating first half
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton criticised the atmosphere among Atlanta Falcons supporters after his side dominated the first half of their game. His remarks added to the Falcons’ embarrassment on the field, highlighting how quickly the home crowd’s mood had turned as Denver took control. The article frames Payton’s comment as a pointed jab…
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Scotland hope to name 39-year-old Pocognoli as successor to Clarke in fresh approach
Scotland hope to appoint Sébastien Pocognoli as Steve Clarke’s successor early next week, signalling a move towards a different style of management after Clarke’s seven-year tenure. The Belgian would be Scotland’s first non-Scottish manager since Berti Vogts, and his appointment would follow Scotland’s group-stage exit from the World Cup and Clarke’s abrupt departure. Pocognoli, 39,…
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Pregnant woman plunged into nightmare after WestJet canceled flight home from Jamaica… just days before her CONTRACTIONS started
A pregnant woman was left stranded in Jamaica after WestJet cancelled her flight home, with her situation becoming more urgent when she began experiencing contractions days later. The case highlights the potential risks for passengers with time-sensitive medical needs when flights are cancelled or disrupted. The article centres on the woman’s attempt to return home…
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Live updates: Iran responds to Trump’s Strait of Hormuz comments; Katie Miller’s podcast continues to grow
President Trump’s comments on making the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory on Friday sparked a response from Iran, stating on the social platform X that it will continue to stay in the country’s control. “This strait will only be closed and opened under Iran’s command, and as long as you do not accept the…
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Charlene Kaye: Diversity Shredder review – killer riffs slay toxic music industry
Charlene Kaye’s *Diversity Shredder* is reviewed as an energetic musical-comedy show that challenges tokenism and stereotyping in the music industry. Drawing on her experience as a queer Asian female guitarist, Kaye examines the compromises and frustrations involved in finding work within an industry that professes inclusivity while often treating diversity superficially. The show combines sharp…
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Missed out on tickets to see the Bayeux tapestry in London? A £1,000 hotel stay will get you in
Tickets for the Bayeux tapestry’s British Museum exhibition sold out within a day after visitors faced online queues of up to nine hours, but guests at the five-star One Aldwych hotel can access a reserved allocation. The arrangement has drawn criticism from Hastings and Rye MP Helena Dollimore, who argues that it allows wealthy visitors…
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New York Magazine severs ties with writer Ross Barkan, updates 67 columns following plagiarism probe
New York Magazine has ended its relationship with writer Ross Barkan after an internal plagiarism investigation found problems in his work. The magazine has updated 67 of his columns, signalling a substantial editorial correction and underscoring the reputational and professional consequences of breaches of journalistic standards. The changes affect Barkan’s published commentary for the outlet,…