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William And Kate Prove They're A Magic Couple Fri, Apr 26, 2013The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have been getting some lessons in wizardry. More »
- Magic moment for William and Kate Fri, Apr 26, 2013
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge duelled with wands like wizards from the Harry Potter movies after they were given a crash course in the magical arts. More »
- Best Of British At South Bank Sky Arts Awards Tue, Mar 12, 2013
Skyfall will be battling it out with psychological thriller Berberian Sound Studio and documentary The Imposter to claim the best film title at the South Bank Sky More »
- Frank Lampard Signs Children's Book Deal Tue, Feb 12, 2013
Chelsea footballer Frank Lampard has signed a deal to write a series of children's books, called Frankie's Magic Football. More »
- Leveson: Cameron To Urge Editors To Act Sat, Dec 1, 2012
The Prime Minister will meet newspaper editors next week, to discuss the future of press regulation and whether the industry can deliver it alone. More »
- The end of feminism? Thu, Oct 18, 2012
Just one in seven women would call themselves a feminist, a new survey found today. More »
- Super Thursday: Pre-Christmas Rush For Books Thu, Oct 11, 2012
It is the busiest day of the year for authors and publishers, with more books published today than on any other day of the year. More »
- Harriet Harman on…. 50 Shades of Grey Thu, Sep 27, 2012
Harriet Harman has refused to be drawn on her opinions of 50 Shades of Grey despite admitting to reading it. More »
- JK Rowling's New Novel Gets Mixed Reviews Thu, Sep 27, 2012
JK Rowling's first novel for adults has gone on sale - and has won mixed reviews from critics. More »
- Watson 'Liberated' From Potter In New Role Thu, Sep 27, 2012
Emma Watson has revealed that leaving her Harry Potter alter-ego behind was "liberating". More »
- Olympics Opening Ceremony A Hit Around Globe Sat, Jul 28, 2012
For some it was the end of a long night, for others a very early start, but for Olympic fans watching the opening ceremony on a big screen in a Sydney sports bar it More »
- Olympics Opening Ceremony Was A Total Triumph Sat, Jul 28, 2012
Has there been a better opening ceremony than London 2012 put on last night? More »
- Queen's Spectacular Entrance To The Olympics Sat, Jul 28, 2012
The Queen not only appeared in her role as head of state of the host nation for the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games, but also starred in the show - More »
- Hunger Games To Be Split Four Ways In Cinemas Wed, Jul 11, 2012
The final instalment of The Hunger Games is to be split into two films, its producer has announced. More »
- Children need to embrace failure in order to succeed, says head of leading private … Tue, Jun 26, 2012
Ed Elliott, head of The Perse School, in Cambridge, has attacked British culture for failing to equip youngsters with the strength of character to fail. More »
- Nintendo Unveils Wii U As Sector Eyes Tablets Wed, Jun 6, 2012
Nintendo has officially unveiled its new Wii U gaming console as the video-gaming company and its rivals turn to multi-screen, tablet-style technology in an attempt More »
- Potter's Wizarding World Planned In Japan Thu, May 10, 2012
Hogwarts is to head to Japan as Universal Studios announces plans to open a third Harry Potter theme park in 2014. More »
- Title Of New JK Rowling Novel Revealed Fri, Apr 13, 2012
The title of JK Rowling's first book for adults has been revealed and her publisher has described the novel as "blackly comic". More »
- Sgt Pepper Album Cover Gets 2012 Makeover Mon, Apr 2, 2012
Sir Peter Blake has recreated his famous cover of The Beatles' Sgt Pepper album with modern icons such as Amy Winehouse and Noel Gallagher. More »
- Rich Revealed: Record Year For Billionaires Wed, Mar 7, 2012
Mexican telecoms tycoon Carlos Slim has been named the world's richest person for the third year in a row with a fortune estimated at $69bn (£43.8bn). More »
- JK Rowling Writing New Novel Aimed At Adults Fri, Feb 24, 2012
JK Rowling has announced she is writing her first book aimed at adults, five years after the final book in her wildly successful Harry Potter series. More »
- Press Watchdog Scrutinised At Leveson Inquiry Tue, Jan 31, 2012
Lord Grade is due to give evidence to the Leveson Inquiry into media ethics as the panel continues its scrutiny of the Press Complaints Commission (PCC). More »
- Harry Potter Tour Aims To Keep Magic Alive Mon, Jan 2, 2012
A new Harry Potter tour is opening this year, ensuring the magic of the wizard continues and the money keeps rolling in. More »
- Inquiry Exposes Tabloid Papers' Dirty Tricks Thu, Nov 24, 2011
After four days of testimony in the Leveson inquiry, we now know intercepting mobile phone answer messages is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to tabloid More »
- Leveson Inquiry: JK Rowling Gives Evidence Thu, Nov 24, 2011
Harry Potter author JK Rowling is giving a rare insight into her personal as she gives evidence to an inquiry into media ethics. More »
- Sienna Miller 'violated' by phone-hacking Thu, Nov 24, 2011
Phone-hacking had a "damaging" impact on Sienna Miller's life, the actress has told the Leveson inquiry into press standards. More »
- JK Rowling To Tell Story Of Press Intrusion Thu, Nov 24, 2011
One of the world's most successful storytellers is to lift the lid on the intrusion into her private life from journalists anxious to tell stories about her. More »
- McCanns Give Evidence To Leveson Inquiry Wed, Nov 23, 2011
The mother and father of missing Madeleine McCann are revealing to an inquiry into media ethics how incessant press attention affected their family life. More »
- Hugh Grant Accuses Mail On Sunday Of Hacking Tue, Nov 22, 2011
Actor Hugh Grant has said he suspects his voicemail messages were hacked by The Mail on Sunday. More »
- Tabloids To Feel Coogan's Wrath At Inquiry Tue, Nov 22, 2011
The tabloid newspaper industry is likely to get another public pummelling today when comedian and actor Steve Coogan gives evidence to the Leveson Inquiry. More »
- Harry Potter Director To Make Dr Who Movie Tue, Nov 15, 2011
Doctor Who is to be brought back to the big screen by Harry Potter director David Yates.Yates, who made four of the films in the series featuring JK Rowling's More »
- Journalism on trial as Leveson inquiry gets underway Mon, Nov 14, 2011
The judge-led inquiry set up in the wake of the phone-hacking scandal begins its public hearings today. More »
- Authors Pitch Book Ideas To Fans Online Fri, Nov 4, 2011
A new website allows authors to pitch book ideas directly to the public, in the hope they will get sponsorship to write them. More »
- Mr Men Celebrate Four Decades Of Reading Fun Sun, Aug 7, 2011
The Mr Men franchise is 40 years old this week - and still sells a copy every 27 seconds. More »
- Final Potter Film Casts Magic On Box Office Mon, Jul 18, 2011
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2 has broken box office records on both sides of the Atlantic on its opening weekend. More »
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