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Classic British children’s animated series gets live-action film adaptation

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The Independent UK · Mar 25

Beloved British children’s classic Mr Benn set for live action film adaptation

The 1971 series follows Mr Benn, an ordinary man, who goes on extraordinary adventures after visiting a magical fancy dress shop

The Independent UK · Mar 25

Live-action movie version of children’s TV series Mr Benn in the works

I Swear’s Kirk Jones set to direct film based on the 1970s cult animation about a ‘very ordinary man’ who accessed different worlds via a magical fancy dress shop

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24

Solway Yacht Club hosts Scottish Flying Fifteen Championships at Kippford

The weather put paid to the first day of action before fierce competition on day two

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2023

Mark Fellowes' dreams come true after releasing Mr Benn music for first time on Record Store Day

The Scottish DJ will release all the music from the 70s show on April 22

Daily Record · Apr 10, 2023

Elmer's Big Parade art trail bringing 30 elephant sculptures to Blackpool

The seaside resort will play host to the Elmer the Patchwork Elephant sculptures, inspired by David McKee’s beloved children’s book character

Manchester Evening News · Mar 21, 2023

Will Poulter to read Elmer children’s book in support of Alzheimer’s Research UK

Publisher of the Elmer book series Andersen Press has partnered with the dementia charity.

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023

David Gadsby obituary

Other lives: Educational publisher who launched a range of books of songs and poetry for children

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2022

Brexit is the monster under the bed Liz Truss is desperately trying to ignore

The likely winner of the leadership contest insists Brexit was the right path to take with the vehemence of a zealous convert, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2022

Lawsuit filed against manufacturer, seller of weapons Dallas police used in 2020 protests

DALLAS — Five people have filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer and seller of so-called less-lethal weapons police used during 2020 protests in downtown Dallas, arguing that the weapons are more dangerous than advertised.

Tribune News Service · Jun 8, 2022