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Mr Darcy’s daring ‘wet shirt’ to make another splash… this time in Edinburgh
A giant inflatable statue of Colin Firth as Mr Darcy in his famous “wet shirt” scene from the BBC’s 1995 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice is set to appear in Edinburgh. The 12-metre sculpture recreates the moment Darcy emerges dripping from a lake at Pemberley, one of the most iconic scenes in British television drama,…
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Jackpot for National Lottery’s Powerball game hits astonishing £503million – could YOU be in with a chance of winning?
The US Powerball lottery jackpot has swelled to an astonishing £503million, prompting renewed interest from players hoping to land a life-changing win. The soaring prize underlines how Powerball jackpots can roll over repeatedly when no ticket matches all the winning numbers, allowing the pot to grow over successive draws until someone claims it. While Powerball…
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Thrill-seeker Ewan McGregor gets ready for daring new TV challenge
Ewan McGregor has revealed the training he has undergone ahead of a new sailing adventure, in which he and three others will cross the Atlantic from Oban in Scotland to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. The 55-year-old actor, who admits he cannot sail, will join childhood friend and experienced sailor Eric Strickland as captain, along…
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Live Sheffield fire updates as field goes up in flames – Yahoo News UK
Live Sheffield fire updates as field goes up in flames Yahoo News UK
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Fujiya & Miyagi Announce New Album New Shiny Object: Hear “Lowest Common Denominator”
British electronic-rock duo Fujiya & Miyagi have announced their new album, New Shiny Object, due out on 30 October via their own label, Impossible Objects Of Desire. It will be their first full-length release since 2022’s Sight Variations, and the announcement arrives alongside the lead single “Lowest Common Denominator,” a post-punk-influenced track described as being…
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Lucy Davis reveals incurable stage 4 breast cancer
Actress Lucy Davis, who played receptionist Dawn Tinsley in the original UK version of The Office, revealed in an Instagram post that she has incurable stage 4 breast cancer. The 53-year-old, daughter of comedian Jasper Carrott, said she was diagnosed a year and a half ago and that the disease has since spread to her…
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Sheffield sports clubs could win thousands for funding through sports challenge – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield sports clubs could have the opportunity to secure thousands of pounds in funding through a sports challenge. The initiative could help local organisations support participation, equipment, facilities or community activities. The available article text contains only a Google consent page, so it does not provide the challenge’s organiser, eligibility rules, funding total, deadline or…
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Trump revives Iran sanctions, Turkey grants PKK amnesty as UK confidence hits two-year high
On 11 August, President Donald Trump said the United States would increase economic pressure on Iran, presenting sanctions as a means of forcing Tehran to curb its nuclear programme and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz to energy shipping. The administration had been running what it calls Operation Economic Fury since April, with the possibility…
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3 of the Best Led Zeppelin Songs (Although They Weren’t All Big Hits)
American Songwriter has published a short list highlighting three standout Led Zeppelin tracks, noting that while the band is best known for “Stairway to Heaven,” these songs deserve recognition too, even though not all of them were chart successes. The piece marks the band’s enduring legacy, more than 55 years after their 1969 debut, and…
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Djed Spence nears Tottenham exit with Inter in talks over £25.6m move
Tottenham are prepared to let England defender Djed Spence leave for Inter, with the Italian champions in talks over a fee of around €30m (£25.6m). Spence has slipped further down the pecking order at Spurs following Andy Robertson’s arrival from Liverpool, despite starting four World Cup games for England, including the semi-final against Argentina, with…