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Rave reviews for Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana
The Twilight star "will be instantly and justifiably awards-tipped" for Spencer, some critics say.
Richard E Grant's wife Joan Washington dies
Actor is heartbroken at the loss of his wife, who was a vocal coach on films including The Witches.
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Forty years after their last album, a new generation of fans is hungry for the pop legends' music.
Drake credits The Beatles on Certified Lover Boy
Lennon and McCartney get a writing credit on the star's new album, which came out at midnight.
Meet Shang-Chi - the MCU's first Asian superhero
Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings sees Simu Liu front an Asian-led cast. Why does it matter?
Dizzee Rascal denies headbutting ex-girlfriend
The rapper, whose real name is Dylan Mills, is due to go on trial in February next year.
Ex-BBC employee reports alleged fashion sex assault
She claims she was sexually assaulted while working to expose abuse in the fashion industry and has given a statement to French police.
Richard E Grant's wife Joan Washington dies
Actor is heartbroken at the loss of his wife, who was a vocal coach on films including The Witches.
Why Abba have not gone out of fashion
Forty years after their last album, a new generation of fans is hungry for the pop legends' music.
Drake credits The Beatles on Certified Lover Boy
Lennon and McCartney get a writing credit on the star's new album, which came out at midnight.
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Leeds Light Night to illuminate spectators on climate change
Digital lightning bolts and a light sculpture of a giant endangered marine mammal are among the spectacles set to light up Leeds as part of the city's annual Light Night festival.
Copyright: Leeds City CouncilThe two-day event starting on 14 October will see some of the city's well-known buildings and landmarks lit up with colourful light projections - and this year's theme is nature and climate change.
More than 40 installations and artworks will be on show including a large-scale replica of the Earth by artist Luke Jerram and an illumination of lightning bolts on the front of Leeds Civic Hall by artist Seb Lee-Delisle, the city council said.
Copyright: Leeds City CouncilLast year a considerably slimmed-down festival saw lasers mounted on seven city centre buildings because of coronavirus and social distancing rules.
Organisers say this year's event "will mark a return to a more familiar format" but the programme has been adjusted to allow for additional safety measures as it expects to attract thousands of visitors.
Quote Message: It’s inspiring to know that this year’s installations will be carrying such a powerful message, encouraging all of us to consider our impact on the planet and what we can each do to make Leeds a cleaner and greener place. Light Night will also have added significance this year, coming after such an incredibly challenging time for the city." from Councillor Jonathan Pryor Leeds City CouncilCopyright: Leeds City CouncilBy Ian Youngs
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