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Audiences planning to attend Trainspotting: The Musical have been cautioned that the production features depictions of drug use, sparking backlash from some who have branded the advisory “woke utter nonsense.”The theatrical adaptation of the iconic British film following heroin-addicted friends in Edinburgh is set to open in London’s West End this summer.Theatre bosses have issued a notice stating the over-15 show includes “scenes and depictions of drug taking and death” along with “swearing and adult references.”The warning has drawn criticism from fans who consider it unnecessary given the well-known subject matter of Irvine Welsh’s 1993 novel and the subsequent film…

Labour’s Deputy Leader has issued a dire warning to plotters within the party not to start a “bloody internal contest” after the local elections. Lucy Powell warned party members would take a very “dim view” of any leadership challenge at a time when Sir Keir Starmer was dealing with momentous issues. The Manchester Central MP admitted Labour was facing “difficult” elections on May 7, being squeezed in the polls by Reform UK and the Greens, she said the party needed raise its game and to remind people what the Labour government was doing and who it was trying to help.Mrs…

Queen Elizabeth II loaned an “intimate” piece of jewellery to Princess Beatrice and Princess Anne, GB News has exclusively learned.The new centenary exhibition at The King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace, highlighting Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion, showcases the personal sentiment behind her most famous jewels.A highlight of the display, which GB News exclusively saw the day before it opened to the public, is Queen Mary’s Fringe Tiara, which Queen Elizabeth II famously wore on her wedding day.It became a global symbol of royal continuity when then-Princess Elizabeth wore it for her wedding to Philip Mountbatten in 1947.However, as exhibition curator Caroline…

Lloyds Banking Group has paid more than £139,000 in goodwill compensation after a technical fault allowed some customers to view other people’s banking transactions.The group confirmed to the Treasury Committee that around 3,625 customers have received payments, averaging about £40 each.The issue affected users across Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland on March 12.The bank said there is no fixed compensation amount, with each case assessed individually under its policy for distress and inconvenience.Lloyds Banking Group said up to 447,936 customers who viewed their transaction history during the incident may have seen another person’s payment details or had their own…

I’m a Celebrity… South Africa fans were left calling for Sinitta to be removed from the jungle after a tense and awkward exchange with Gemma Collins during Thursday’s show. Thursday evening’s instalment delivered a tense confrontation when the singer challenged the reality TV star about her 2022 casting in the West End production of Chicago.Ms Collins re-entered the South African jungle after only lasting three days during her original stint | ITVSinitta questioned what had happened to the role, noting that Ms Collins had been announced as her successor to play Mama Morton.Ms Collins explained she had withdrawn due to…

Experts are warning that fuel thefts are becoming more common as some drivers look to avoid expensive petrol and diesel prices at the pumps.Fresh data from RAC Fuel Watch shows that costs continue to soar as the conflict in the Middle East rages on, despite hopes that Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.The price of petrol has jumped from 132p per litre on February 28 to 158p on April 9, with drivers paying over 25p more per litre every time they fill up compared to the start of the conflict.Diesel motorists are facing even greater price hikes, with a…

Part of Celtic’s relative struggles has been their inability to find a consistent striking option. Johnny Kenny – loaned to Bolton in January – is still their highest-scoring centre forward this season, with midfielder Benjamin Nygren leading the way.Daizen Maeda has often been shifted inside off his preferred left flank and has struggled to replicate his form from previous campaigns.Kelechi Iheanacho was signed on a free by former boss Brendan Rodgers, but has been unable to build up a head of steam because of injuries.January arrivals Tomas Cvancara and Junior Adamu have failed to nail down a starting berth -…

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Wayne Rooney and Luke Littler both know what it is like to be thrust into the limelight at a young age.A 16-year-old Rooney made the world sit up and take notice when he scored a stunning late winner for Everton against Arsenal in 2002.At 18, he joined Manchester United in a £27m move, and by the time he was 21 he was a Premier League champion.Darts world number one Littler was also 16 when he burst on to the scene by reaching the final of the 2024 World Championship.He won both the Premier League and World Championship at 17 and…