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The Wombles of Wimbledon Common are set to return to screens with a new reboot to be hosted on a YouTube channel.A new iteration of Elizabeth Beresford’s much-loved characters will be paired up with young hosts and social media influencers on their new online adventure.Originally appearing in Beresford’s children’s books in 1968, they were later adapted to BBC television in 1973.And a first-look image, shared with Variety, shows digitally-rendered new incarnations of Orinoco, Alderney, and Wellington, the Wombles’ resident scientist.The new Wombles content will “aim to inspire creativity and environmental awareness”.But it has been announced just after the Government unveiled…
There was an early glimpse of what was to come.Four minutes in, Messi raced clear and put the ball past Algeria’s keeper, Luca Zidane, only for the offside flag to prevent what would have been a fairytale start. Fans celebrated as if they had won the World Cup. Journalists turned to each other with a look of the inevitable. It was happening. This was just a delay.There were a few moments of concern when Messi’s studs caught the top of Aissa Mandi’s heel but, no action was taken, and the Argentine took full advantage.By the 18th minute, Messi’s moment arrived.…
Lord Sewell has suggested the Equality Act has become a “monster” as he called for further scrutiny of the legislation in a wide ranging and damning report.The report, entitled: “Some More Equal Than Others: The Case Against the Equality Act”, suggests the 2010 legislation has “quietly reshaped our society”.Written by Director of the Don’t Divide Us campaign group Alka Sehgal Cuthbert and employment and equality barrister Anna Loutfi, it was welcomed by the life peer as well as Reform UK’s Suella Braverman and Shadow Women’s and Equality Minister Claire Coutinho MP.In the report, Lord Sewell said the Act, first introduced…
It was a decision that stunned the world’s best referees.France forward Kylian Mbappe was on the attack against Senegal when he went down inside the box after a 58th-minute challenge by Sadio Mane.With the game goalless at the New York New Jersey Stadium, referee Alireza Faghani was sent to the pitchside monitor to look at the challenge again.He returned to the pitch and appeared to point to the penalty spot, much to the delight of the thousands of France fans inside the ground.However, their joy was short lived as Faghani had actually signalled for a goal-kick, before he explained that…
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A key Aberdeen by-election has become a “referendum on oil and gas”, the Conservatives say. While the Makerfield by-election, in which Andy Burnham is standing, is about “one man’s job and one man’s ego”, the vote in Aberdeen South concerns “thousands of jobs” in the offshore sector, Kemi Badenoch says. The Tory leader was in the Scottish constituency ahead of the vote on Thursday, which has increasingly focused on energy. Mrs Badenoch said: “Everyone is talking about the by-election in Makerfield, that is about one man’s job and one man’s ego, but this by-election is about thousands of jobs.“I want…
Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has cancer in the latest episode of his hit farming show Clarkson’s Farm.The TV icon who made his name on Top Gear revealed he has been grappling with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer. Ahead of the release of the final two episodes of his Prime Video series, Mr Clarkson warned fans the episodes were “a difficult watch”.In scenes revealed last night, Clarkson and co-stars Kaleb Cooper and Charlie are seen talking about their plans for the harvest when the ex-Top Gear host dropped the news on them. A tearful Clarkson leans back into his…
If there is a stage that is too big for Erling Haaland, we’re yet to find it.A hat-trick on his Champions League debut for RB Salzburg, a hat-trick on his Bundesliga debut for Dortmund, a double on his Premier League debut for Manchester City, and now two goals on his World Cup finals debut, inspiring Norway to a 4-1 win over Iraq.The 2026 World Cup might be six days in, but it felt as if it really began on Tuesday, with Kylian Mbappe inspiring France to a 3-1 victory over Senegal with two superb goals which made him Les Bleus’…
A Green-led council in London has threatened to not cooperate with the Home Office over fears its immigration enforcement raids divide “communities”.A new review by former Greens boss Jonathan Bartley – now Lambeth Council’s “cabinet member for safer, thriving neighbourhoods” – will examine the borough’s information-sharing arrangements with the department.In a video shared on the council’s website, Mr Bartley claimed Lambeth residents “fear the knock on the door” from immigration enforcement.The announcement has been made to coincide with Refugee Week, which began on June 15.Mr Bartley said: “Lambeth is home to people from every corner of the world.”Our diversity is…
England fans could be thrown out of stadiums if they fly patriotic St George’s Crosses or chant against Sir Keir Starmer.With just hours to go until the Three Lions kick off in Dallas, supporters have already been barred from honouring England’s war dead in the stands.Several fans whose flags bear images of British servicemen have not been given permission to display them under Fifa’s “political” flag rules.Anyone wanting to bring a flag larger than two by 1.5 metres needs written permission before arriving at the stadium.They are also asked to submit pictures of their flag as part of their application.But…