BBC presenters have been told to challenge guests who accuse others of transphobia after the broadcaster admitted that news items on J.K. Rowling fell short of its editorial standards. In an internal briefing note, BBC journalists and production teams were…
JK Rowling dismisses backlash over trans comments
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has said she is not concerned about how the backlash to her position on transgender issues will affect her legacy. She said anyone who thinks she is has “profoundly” misunderstood her. She has been called…
Daniel Radcliffe pays tribute to ‘incredible’ Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane
Daniel Radcliffe has remembered his Harry Potter co-star Robbie Coltrane as “one of the funniest people” and an “incredible actor” following his death aged 72. The Scottish star, whose real name is Anthony Robert McMillan, was best known for playing…
Daniel Radcliffe appears in first trailer for “Weird Al” Yankovic mockumentary
He’s been Harry Potter, he’s appeared naked on stage and he’s starred as a dead body. Now Daniel Radcliffe is taking on arguably the strangest role of his career: that of “Weird Al” Yankovic in the biopic of his life.…
JK Rowling issues hilarious response after being told to ‘learn and reflect’ on her trans views
Harry Potter author JK Rowling issued a hilarious response to yet more criticism of her views on transgender people. Critics have accused the Harry Potter author of being transphobic, an allegation she strongly denies. In June 2020 Rowling wrote an…
*My British mum’s family opposed her relationship with Yoruba architecture student in 1954, now I’m searching for dad – 68-year-old Briton (Punch)*BRT Passenger’s Disappearance: Police nab 2, ask public for help (Vanguard)
My British mum’s family opposed her relationship with Yoruba architecture student in 1954, now I’m searching for dad – 68-year-old Briton (Punch) Sixty-eight-year-old Mr Paul Bolton, born by an English woman to a Nigerian man in 1954, has said he…
Rare Harry Potter book to sell for £30,000
A hugely sought after first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will go on auction for £30,000 this week. The edition of JK Rowling’s very first book is one of just 500 ever printed, making it one of…
Birmingham names 10 most-borrowed books of 2021
Harry Potter and Jack Reacher books are among the most-borrowed from Birmingham libraries according to data released by the city council. Figures released by Birmingham City Council under the Freedom of Information Act show the top ten most popular books…
*Police recover charms from suspected cultists arrested in Lagos (Guardian)*Strike: Lagos appeals to judiciary staff to resume work (Independent)
Police recover charms from suspected cultists arrested in Lagos (Guardian) The Police Operatives attached to Sagamu Road Division, Ikorodu in Lagos State have arrested, one Rasheed Isiaka, alleged to be terrorising residents of Ikorodu. According to a statement signed by…
Crew member stabbed on set at Harry Potter film studio (Guardian)
A man has been arrested after a crew member was stabbed at a film studio celebrated as the home base for the successful Harry Potter film series. Hertfordshire police said: “Police were called at around 12.35pm [on Wednesday] to reports…