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Moroccan filmmaker Asmae El Moudir has made history at the 20th edition of Morocco’s Marrakech Film Festival as the first local director to win its top prize with her hybrid documentary The Mother Of All Lies.

The promise of seeing the northern lights flickering over Bolton town centre is one I admit I had serious doubts about being executed. However, Borealis, a light and sound installation in front of the town hall on Victoria Square, is affecting and breathtaking.

, the , and classic trench coat probably come to mind. While the first two lean towards winter styling, the best trench coats for women will serve you all four seasons.

NME following the city’s inaugural Beyond the Music conference about how he hopes it will “galvanise” the music industry as issues affecting the industry fall on “deaf ears” at Westminster.Last month’s Beyond the Music explored multiple crises the music industry is currently facing, such as the future of grassroots venues and the continuing impact of Brexit on UK musicians struggling to tour Europe.On the latter, Burnham said “it’s just wrong” that the careers of young musicians are still suffering as they continue to face difficulties touring Europe post-Brexit.At the conference in October, Burnham discussed the “ridiculous” Brexit rules for artists travelling around Europe. Back in 2021, the UK music industry spoke out on how they had essentially been handed a “No Deal Brexit” when the government failed to negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew.Despite trying to raise these issues with ministers, Burnham told NME it’s still falling on “deaf ears” as the government continues to ignore the chaos Brexit has caused as artists struggle to navigate “all kinds of hidden obstacles” to performing in Europe.“It’s so frustrating, particularly given that Europe offered a better arrangement and in the rhetoric of Brexit, it got turned down,” he explained, referring to Boris Johnson’s rejection of a deal for artists proposed by Europe.

Andy Burnham says Everton's 10-point penalty should be declared 'null and void' in a formal complaint to Premier League bosses. The Greater Manchester mayor has written to the chair of the Premier League about the process that led to the 'harsh' points deduction.

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Christmas may still be over a month away, but several retailers have already announced that they'll be closing their doors on Boxing Day.

Masterpiece PBS and the BBC are set to begin production on Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, an adaptation of the final novel in Hilary Mantel’s award-winning trilogy.

Andy Burnham has set out plans to bring together a network of cities and charities to support the recovery of Ukraine after the war.

Peter Hook & The Light have announced a huge 2024 world tour that will see the band play the ‘Substance’ albums from Joy Division and New Order in full – find dates and ticket information below.The New Order and Joy Division co-founder will be touring with his band from May next year, spanning New Zealand, Australia, North America, the UK and Ireland.The tour will open at the Opera House in Wellington, New Zealand on May 16, followed by eight more dates across New Zealand and Australia. From August 31, they’ll continue with a North American run that starts at History in Toronto, Canada.

Karoline Lyngbye has come out swinging with her debut feature film, Superposition. The film, which received its UK premiere at FrightFest Halloween, is an intimate study of a relationship in crisis. In the wake of an affair, writer Stein (Marie Bach Hansen), her husband Teit (Mikkel Boe Følsgaard), and their young son Nemo (Mihlo Olsen), relocate to the woods. Their aim is for a reconciliation of their marriage away from prying eyes. The reality however, is trickier. Although Teit acts remorseful for his actions, he continually plays the victim, and whilst Stein puts on a brave face, she is clearly not quite ready to forgive and forget. Their marital woes soon take a backseat after Nemo disappears briefly in the woods. Upon his return, he is adamant that Stein and Teit are not his parents, and the plot thickens.Superposition is a film that has a very clever idea and reveal, but it is one that will feel familiar to well-versed genre fans.

A case of bluetongue has been confirmed in the UK with people reminded that vigilance is key to stopping the spread.

Robert Butler, a television director for the pilot shows for Star Trek, Batman, Hill Street Blues, and Moonlighting, has died. He was 95.

into her outfits like the bonafide fashion diplomat she is. This time, the , alongside hubby Prince Harry, visited Camp Pendleton, a Marine Corps base in San Diego, California, wearing a royal blue cardigan embroidered with red flowers.The visit comes on the eve of both Veteran's Day and Remembrance Day, the American and British holidays honoring service members who risked their lives for their countries.

The new John Lewis Christmas advert for 2023 has finally arrived. And there's often one detail most TV viewers are keen to find out - what is the song choice this year?

It’s the question on the lips of countless moviegoers: who will be the next James Bond? Since Daniel Craig took his final bow as 007 in 2021’s “No Time To Die,” there’s been tons of speculation on who will don the spy’s tuxedo and wield his Walther PPK. And despite some clamor for a female Bond, it’s (mostly) British actors who have had rumors swirling about their names.

Barbie star Kingsley Ben-Adir should play the next James Bond, according to director Greta Gerwig.Appearing on Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast to discuss her record-breaking film about the iconic Mattel doll, Gerwig detailed how Ben-Adir was “so funny” in the role of Basketball Ken, while also praising his classical acting skills.Gerwig described the scene near the end of the film where Ryan Gosling’s Ken gifts his faux-fur jacket to Ben-Adir’s Ken, who then turns around to his fellow Kens and delivers an inspiring speech as their apparent new leader.“He can do anything, and is a very proper, trained British actor,” Gerwig said. “He can do the [Laurence] Olivier voice, so we had versions where he turned around and it was British.

An illuminated whale shark, a garden of fire and giant glowing flowers are among the installations coming to Salford Quays for the Lightwaves Salford this winter. This year the free, interactive light show celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Schitt's Creek actress Emily Hampshire has apologised for dressing up as ex-couple Johnny Depp and Amber Heard for Halloween.

Kerry Katona has admitted that she skipped Halloween this year and will be celebrating the Christmas holiday early.