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Wicked cast member Emma Kingston has celebrated the show’s “sheer escapism” on its 20th anniversary playing in the West End in London. The musical will mark two decades playing at the Apollo Victoria Theatre on Sunday September 27. Now the ninth longest-running show in West End history, it has welcomed nearly 14 million people through its doors. Kingston – who plays Elphaba – has explained why she thinks the stage […]

US rapper Macklemore has announced a European tour named Free Palestine after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour. US rapper Macklemore has announced a European tour named Free Palestine after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour. The 43-year-old, real name Benjamin Haggerty, will perform shows in London, Paris and Dublin, after he was removed as a supporting act for Sheeran over comments he made about Gaza. Since then, […]

A three-year-old boy who was found dead in a lake following a huge search had left a play area “through a gap in the fence”, an inquest heard. Noah Woods became separated from a relative after visiting a playground in Merriam Close, Brantham, on the afternoon of September 15, Suffolk Police said. Around 1,300 members of the public joined a search to find the youngster, who police said was non-verbal, […]

Far-right activist Daniel Thomas – known to his supporters as Danny Tommo – is to appear in court charged with criminal damage after allegedly slashing a boat in the English Channel with an emergency responder on board. The 37-year-old, of no fixed address, was also charged on Thursday evening with failing to disclose the Pin to his phone to police, under Section 53 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act […]

A hamstring injury to Jos Buttler derailed England’s hopes of sealing their Metro Bank One-Day Series against Sri Lanka, with the tourists edging a high-scoring thriller by 16 runs at Headingley. England were left to chase 322 after a fine century from Kusal Mendis (121) finally put the hosts under pressure after four consecutive white-ball wins but seemed to be well on the way. An opening stand of 143 between […]

Pressure to cut the number of prisoners on remand has led to “dangerous and prolific offenders” being granted bail, the country’s most senior police officer said after a paedophile was allowed to return to his flat which overlooked a children’s playground. Zafer Dogan was jailed on Thursday for two years and four months after he was convicted of taking thousands of pictures of women and girls, before using AI technology […]

The UK Government has announced an £88 million package to deliver healthcare, clean water and protection to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. Support for medical consultations, rehabilitation for children with blast injuries and vital mental health services will be delivered as part of the aid package. Money will also be spent on sanitation and hygiene services, in addition to waste management. The package forms part of the £127 million allocated […]

The Duchess of Sussex has been given a “loving” reception after returning to the UK, which has been “beautiful to witness”, her friend has said. Kelly McKee Zajfen posted images on Instagram of Meghan and the Duke of Sussex, and her own baby son Jack, enjoying walks and pub lunches after visiting them in their new home. She described Meghan as her “bestie” and said she “loved seeing this sweet […]

Dolly Parton’s sister Freida has said there is no “feud” within the family after the late singer’s estate filed a temporary restraining order against her nephew, Bryan Seaver. Mr Seaver, who is the son of Parton’s other sister Cassie, served as her long-time head of security and also made the video announcement confirming her death. In the temporary restraining order request by She’s Alive, the company that manages Parton’s business […]