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Category: Culture and Entertainment
What is our obsession with TV cooking shows?
Early last week, everyone’s favourite baking show – The Great British Bake Off – returned, seeing a dozen home bakers set out to become the…
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Celebrating Julie Andrews
Today, one of Britain’s finest celebrates her 85th birthday. Julie Andrews is not only an actress, but also a singer and author. Through her many…
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Would Tom Hardy make a good 007?
In the recent week, Tom Hardy has been revealed as the favourite to become the next James Bond – replacing Daniel Craig in the role.…
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Emmy Awards 2020: Highlights from the virtual ceremony
Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, we saw the 2020 Emmys go virtual for the first time ever, something which in itself would be newsworthy. However,…
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Broadway cinema announce date to reopen
After closing temporarily – due to coronavirus restrictions – Nottingham’s Broadway cinema is due to open its doors once again on Friday 25 September. Precautions…
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Book Review: Ant & Dec: Once Upon a Tyne
Ant and Dec – after their 30-year career – have solidified themselves as British entertaining legends. Their comedic double act has seen their friendship make…
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Throwback Review: Easy A
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the loosely based modern version of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlett Letter sees Olive take a simple rumour, and watches it become…
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Super Mario Bros: The revolutionary platform game 35 years on
As part of the celebrations of its 35th Anniversary, here’s a look back at Super Mario Bros, and its importance in the gaming world today.…
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Super Mario at 35: How has the gaming icon evolved?
Believe it or not, this year marks 35 years since an Italian plumber became a video game icon. That’s right, the Mickey Mouse of video…
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