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At a time when jukebox musicals dominate London's West End, some of theatreland's stars argue the success of original shows is proof "audiences are ready to take a risk".From Motown to Michael Jackon, Tina Turner to the Jersey Boys, the past two decades have seen an exponential rise in offerings based around songs most of us will already know the words to. Back in 1999, the runaway success of staging […]

A man who was injured in a sword attack in northeast London has thanked the NHS and his family for saving his life.Henry De Los Rios Polania was stabbed in his home in Hainault on Tuesday morning. The IT engineer has shared a photo on social media from his hospital bed, along with a message of gratitude for those who helped him.The 35-year-old said on Instagram: "I would like to […]

A 15-year-old boy has been found guilty of the murder of teenager Alfie Lewis in Leeds last year.Alfie, 15, was stabbed to death in front of pupils leaving a primary school in the Horsforth area of Leeds last November.The teenager who was on trial had claimed he was scared he was about to be attacked when he pulled out the knife.Giving his closing speech in Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday, […]

Hit sitcom Gavin & Stacey will return for its "last ever episode" on Christmas Day, James Corden has announced.Corden posted a picture on his Instagram of himself and co-creator Ruth Jones holding a script. The text on its cover reads: "Gavin & Stacey: the finale. Written by James Corden and Ruth Jones 2024."In the caption, Corden added: "Some news...It's official!""We have finished writing the last ever episode of Gavin & […]

Boris Johnson was turned away from his local polling station when trying to vote in the local elections after forgetting to bring an acceptable form of photo identification.Sky News understands polling station staff were forced to send the former prime minister away after he initially failed to comply with legislation he introduced while he was in Downing Street. Mr Johnson, who introduced the Elections Act requiring photo ID in 2022, […]

The police watchdog says it found no evidence that officers caused or contributed to the death of a man who had been detained hours earlier in Cardiff.After a three-week inquest in Pontypridd, a jury has returned an open conclusion on the death of Mohamud Hassan. The 24-year-old British-Somali man was arrested on suspicion of breaching the peace after police were called to his Cardiff home on 8 January 2021. He […]

A woman's body has been found on a beach in Wales.Police say the body of Sian Batchelor, 32, was found on a beach near Pennar, Pembroke Dock, on Tuesday evening. Her family have described her as a "beautiful, funny, lovely person" in a tribute released through police in Pembrokeshire, who are appealing for information.Officers say they are treating her death as unexplained.In a statement, Ms Batchelor's relatives said they were […]

Richard Tandy, the keyboardist in Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), has died at the age of 76.His death was announced by ELO leader Jeff Lynne, who paid tribute to a "remarkable musician".Lynne wrote on X: "It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of my long-time collaborator and dear friend Richard Tandy."He was a remarkable musician & friend and I'll cherish the lifetime of memories we […]

An "animal-centred internet" - which could allow pets to interact with each other as well as humans - may be possible, scientists have suggested.The findings come following a new study by researchers at the University of Glasgow found that parrots may prefer live chats with their friends over recorded messages - part of wider research that they said could pave the way for an online world for animals. Scientists believe […]