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Brits' favourite books to read on staycation - with Sally Rooney topping the list

Sally Rooney's 2021 literary fiction 'Beautiful World, Where Are You' came out ahead of the Harry Potter collection and 'Fifty Shades of Grey'

Daily Mirror · Aug 2, 2022

The ultimate Harry Potter Scottish road trip for fans to try this summer

The short route includes six magical locations across Scotland where fans can visit Harry Potter filming locations.

Daily Record · Aug 2, 2022

Dubliners excited for new tv show as senator goes 'off on the road' with Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes

The senator drove the actress around Tallaght on Monday, much to the delight of die-hard Harry Potter fans

Dublin Live · Aug 1, 2022

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'Ultimate' Harry Potter road trip curated for fans to visit Scottish filming locations

We love a road trip here at Glasgow Live and this one combines one of our favourite movie franchises with the great outdoors. For any Potter fans looking for day trip ideas - this could be for you!

Glasgow Live · Aug 1, 2022

Disney World, Universal visitors find emotional support and fun doing scavenger hunts

ORLANDO, Fla. — On a scorching July afternoon in Orlando, Danette Goad walked around Universal Studios with a backpack full of rocks.

Orlando Sentinel · Aug 1, 2022

A magical time for fans at 5th ‘Potterhead hangout’ in Dehradun

DEHRADUN: Fans of all age groups of the Harry Potter wizarding world came together for a ‘Potterhead hangout’ in the Botanica Osteria cafe on Sunday morning.

The Times of India · Aug 1, 2022

Woman shares hack to get gaming boyfriend out of the way using Harry Potter trick

Women with gaming boyfriends rejoice, because one woman has taken to TikTok to show you how to keep him happy and allowing him to play videogames - whilst also keeping him out of the way

Daily Mirror · Jul 31, 2022

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Inside Glasgow Children's Hospital Harry Potter party with sorting hat and character visits

The event, on July 28, began with patients discovering their Hogwarts acceptance letter, a ticket for the ‘Hogwarts Express’ and their very own Potter-style glasses.

Glasgow Live · Jul 29, 2022

‘Harry Potter’ cafe owner in ‘limbo’ following fire damage last year

Renovation work at The Elephant House in Edinburgh cannot get under way until landlords make the building structurally sound, the owner says.

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022

Google’s Thompson Center deal, Highland Park suspect indicted on another 110 counts and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 27, 2022

Edinburgh Harry Potter fanatic disproves JK Rowling's denial that city inspired books

The footage on the social media site seems to show that a number of characters from the popular fantasy series were named after graves in Greyfriars Kirkyard, despite J K Rowling's continued denials.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 27, 2022

Primark unveils new Harry Potter collection and shoppers say they 'need it all'

Primark has unveiled a brand new collection of Harry Potter products, with prices starting at just £2.50, and shoppers have said that they "love it" and "need it all"

Glasgow Live · Jul 26, 2022

Queensland Museum workers marry surrounded by friends, family and dinosaurs

While many couples chose beach settings and ballrooms for their special day, one Queensland couple has settled on a more prehistoric theme.

ABC News · Jul 24, 2022

Sports quiz of the week: England, France, Denmark and Mallorca

Who won the Euros? Who changed their name? Who fell over?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2022

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Radio France Internationale · Jul 22, 2022

Can community spirit help the French snatch Quidditch Cup in European Games?

Quidditch flew off the pages of the Harry Potter novels in 2005 and its brooms landed in France in 2010. While the sport hasn’t grown as much as in the UK or Germany, France won the European Games in 2019 and hope to hang on to the title at the…

Wales Online · Jul 21, 2022

Skinny town centre house is like something from Harry Potter

It comes with old curiosity shop and five hidden storeys

Edinburgh Live · Jul 21, 2022

'Sleep deprived' holidaymaker left at airport after 'nightmare holiday' in Spain

A woman was left 'deserted' at an airport after a tense holiday in Spain with her friend came to an end - during the trip, tension grew between the two friends.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 21, 2022

Edinburgh woman sells Harry Potter book for £3,750 after picking it up for just £10.99

After sitting on a bookshelf for years, a copy of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets has been sold for a whopping £3,750 after Sally Champion bought it for just £10.99 back in '98.

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Edinburgh Live · Jul 21, 2022

Harry Potter-influenced Quidditch league changes name to 'distance selves' from JK Rowling

Organisers also pointed out that 'Quidditch' is trademarked by the US film giant Warner Bros, which produced the Harry Potter films, limiting the sport’s ability to grow.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 21, 2022

Real Life ‘Quidditch’ Players Distance Themselves From JKR By Changing Their Sport’s Name To ‘Quadball’

"Quadball isn’t just a new name, it’s a symbol for a future for the sport without limitations."

ABC News · Jul 21, 2022

International Quidditch Association says sport's name will change to Quadball to cut trademark costs and distance itself from JK Rowling

Quidditch, the game inspired by the Harry Potter franchise, will now be known as Quadball. There's a couple of reasons for the change — here's what we know about it.

The New Daily · Jul 21, 2022

Quidditch changes name to ditch JK Rowling

Quidditch, the real-world sport adapted from Harry Potter, will change its name to distance itself from J.K. Rowling’s "anti-trans positions".

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20, 2022

Quidditch Reveals New Name to Distance Itself From J.K. Rowling

Two of the sports governing bodies announced a rebranding for the sport popularized in the Harry Potter book and film series.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

Quidditch is changing its name to distance itself from JK Rowling comments

Sports bosses have announced that Quidditch will be known as Quadball

Daily Mirror · Jul 20, 2022

Official Quidditch leagues change names in attempt to create distance from JK Rowling

Two of Quidditch's governing bodies, U.S. Quidditch, Major League Quidditch, and International Quidditch Association (IQA) have changed the sport's name to 'Quadball' partly to distance itself from Harry Potter author JK Rowling

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