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Chess icon sues Netflix for Queen’s Gambit portrayal

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“By 1968,” the lawsuit says, Gaprindashvili “had competed against at least 59 male chess players (28 of them simultaneously in one game), including at least ten Grandmasters of that time, including Dragolyub Velimirovich, Svetozar Gligoric, Paul Keres, Bojan Kurajica, Boris Spassky, Viswanathan Anand and Mikhail Tal. The last three were......

Naomi Campbell: I think I have a dream child

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British supermodel Naomi Campbell has spoken about being a first-time mother. In an exclusive interview with BBC HARDtalk, she told Zeinab Badawi: “I’m really lucky, I think I have a dream child.” Ms Campbell, 51, made the surprise announcement in May, and said she hoped her daughter would follow her......

The Wanted’s Tom Parker opens up about cancer

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Tom Parker from boy band The Wanted says he refuses to let cancer dominate his life, almost a year on from being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. The star was speaking exclusively to BBC Breakfast ahead of a special Stand Up to Cancer Concert on Monday. The fundraiser at......

Oasis Knebworth 1996: ‘We had no fear’

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by BBCSeptember 16, 2021September 16, 2021028

For historical context, the event took place just after Euro 96 and on the cusp of New Labour’s election victory. After “years of bleakness”, as Noel puts it, Britain – boasting Oasis, Kate Moss, Damien Hirst and Trainspotting- was once again cool. Oasis themselves hadn’t yet been paid in full......

Emmerdale: Actress Elizabeth Estensen leaving ITV soap after 22 years

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Elizabeth Estensen, who played landlady Diane Sugden, says it is time to “say goodbye”. BBC – For more and to sign up click here...

The Wanted’s Tom Parker: ‘I’m not paying attention to cancer’

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“The more you pay attention to it, the more the cancer has control of you,” says The Wanted star. BBC – For more and to sign up click here...

Lil Nas X: Is the rapper the defining star of his generation?

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The rapper has subverted hip-hop with his LGBT-positive lyrics, while dominating critics on social media. BBC – For more and to sign up click here...

Andrew Neil on GB News: ‘I was in the minority of one’

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Andrew Neil, former star presenter of GB News, has spoken to the BBC’s Question Time about his reasons for leaving GB News. Neil was responding to a Question Time audience member, who asked if recent resignations would lead GB News to become “a new British Fox News” – a US......

Manic Street Preachers: Crowds in Cardiff for music events

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About 50,000 music fans are set for the capital, starting with Thursday’s open-air Biffy Clyro gig. BBC – For more and to sign up click here...

Little Mix promoter discriminated against deaf mums

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LHG Live offered solutions in a “vacuum of ignorance” after concert interpreter request, says judge. BBC – For more and to sign up click here...

Afghanistan’s singers flee Taliban violence

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Even before the fall of Kabul, when the Taliban took control of a city they would ban music on local FM radio stations and turn state-run broadcasting into the Voice of Sharia, referring to Islam’s legal system, with programming consisting of religious chanting. BBC – For more and to sign......

Wellbeing: Samaritans volunteering inspires Big Panda tales

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by BBCSeptember 16, 2021September 16, 202105

Volunteering for the suicide prevention charity helps author write inspirational wellbeing book. BBC – For more and to sign up click here...

Covid: Isle of Wight Festival safer than supermarket, says boss

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The Isle of Wight Festival kicks off for four days of music in Newport. BBC – For more and to sign up click here...

Sara Pascoe revealed as new Great British Sewing Bee host

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The comic and writer is taking over from Joe Lycett, who has hosted the last three series. BBC – For more and to sign up click here...

Alex Echo: Artist reveals ‘shock’ over Parkinson’s diagnosis

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Alex Echo has been forced to give up most of his painting work, but is now championing digital art. BBC – For more and to sign up click here...

Martin Bashir: Police take no action over Diana interview

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Detectives find no evidence of criminal activity associated with the 1995 Panorama programme. BBC – For more and to sign up click here...

Jess Brammar gets senior BBC job after impartiality row

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Her appointment comes amidst a political controversy, following her criticism of Boris Johnson. BBC – For more and to sign up click here...

Deathloop reviews: ‘Ingenious’ shooter is a contender for game of the year

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“Despite using a live, die, repeat structure,” he said. “Deathloop’s chief currency is information: As you chase down objectives and unearth new leads, you’ll discover clues that help you to unlock doors and exciting new opportunities in areas you’ve previously visited, both in time and space.” BBC – For more......

Alanis Morissette distances herself from ‘salacious’ new film

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by BBCSeptember 15, 2021September 15, 2021064

The singer has described Jagged, which addresses her being raped as a teenager, as “salacious”. BBC – For more and to sign up click here...

BBC Breakfast bids goodbye to Louise Minchin

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One of BBC Breakfast’s main presenters, Louise Minchin, has broadcast her final programme after 20 years of early morning alarm calls. Minchin first presented the BBC One morning programme in 2001 and became one of its lead presenters in 2012 when production moved to Salford. BBC – For more and......

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