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What the Bayeux tapestry reveals about medieval buildings on both sides of the Channel

For many, the Bayeux tapestry conjures up images of clinker-built ships, prancing horses, the Normans feasting on chicken on the eve of the battle of Hastings, and the arrow in King Harold’s eye that ended centuries of Anglo-Saxon rule.

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Voices: ‘Something will go wrong’: Why readers agree with David Hockney – the Bayeux Tapestry should stay in France

YOUR VIEWS: Our community overwhelmingly sided with David Hockney, arguing that the Bayeux Tapestry is too irreplaceable to justify the risks of moving it to London, even temporarily

The Independent UK

Chess: Hastings Masters guards tradition and produces an English co-winner

IM Alex Golding, 22, who earned nearly £2,000, is among the rising talents aiming to match the leading English grandmasters

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Voices: Who owns the past? Bayeux Tapestry loan reignites Elgin Marbles debate

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: As Macron lends the Bayeux Tapestry to Britain, should we go further – and return treasures like the Elgin Marbles permanently, not just on temporary loan?

The Independent UK

How much do you know about these legendary English people and places? Take our quiz

Is your knowledge of England’s castles, forts and abbeys in ruins? Or do you know your Dover from your Tintagel? This quiz will test you

The Guardian - UK

Hastings Masters guards chess tradition and unveils a new 16-year-old star

China’s Xue Haowen began the event without any Fide titles and ended it as a grandmaster, unbeaten on 7/9 and breaking Judit Polgar’s record as the youngest winner

The Guardian - UK

The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie audiobook review – a starry whodunnit

Peter Dinklage’s resonant turn as Hercule Poirot gives the beloved writer’s debut a charismatic reboot

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Best podcasts of the week: Serial tells the true tale of Free Willy’s titular whale

In this week’s newsletter: For its 13th season, the investigative titan explores the complicated story of Keiko. Plus: five of the best podcasts to dip into

The Guardian - UK

This is the advice that 'Bridgerton' heartthrob Regé-Jean Page gave season 3 star Luke Newton

Consider it a passing of the torch between the Duke of Hastings and Colin Bridgerton

Tom’s Guide

Is Hercule Poirot autistic? Here are seven clues that he might be

Hercule Poirot, the Belgian detective with the flamboyant moustache and keen eye for detail, is one of the most beloved characters in crime fiction. He was created by British writer Agatha Christie and first arrived on our bookshelves in 1920. He has since appeared in 33 novels, 51 short stories…

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Netflix ending its DVD-by-mail service

The DVD service, which still delivers films and TV shows in the red-and-white envelopes that once served as Netflix’s emblem, plans to mail its final discs on Sept. 29.

Chicago Sun-Times

Netflix to bring down the curtain on its DVD-by-mail service

Netflix is poised to shut down the DVD-by-mail rental service that set the stage for its trailblazing video streaming service

The Independent UK

James McGinn: Co Tyrone man on his rise to the top of NI’s biggest hotel group

The 57-year-old has welcomed many famous faces and dignitaries during his 28 year run at the hotel group

Belfast Live

Where Waterloo Road cast are now - Hollywood stars, X Factor flop and celebrity clashes

Waterloo Road is making a sensational comeback tonight on BBC One - but there has still been plenty of drama in the lives of the cast away from the cameras

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Only ‘wave’ Illinois Republicans see in Legislature is the farewell one from Durkin as House GOP leader

State House GOP Leader Jim Durkin’s decision not to seek reelection as minority leader reflects the dissatisfaction among many establishment Republicans. “I began this journey as a voice of moderation and conclude this journey the same way I started, a voice of moderation,” Durkin said.

ABC News

Life of Melbourne woman who had cardiac arrest saved by quick-thinking from supermarket workers

After Mary Brockhoff collapsed, two supermarket workers administered a defibrillator twice before paramedics arrived on the scene

Daily Mirror

Billy Vunipola intent on staying grounded as he targets World Cup spot with England

The Saracens No.8 reclaimed his Test spot in the summer tour in Australia but he admits he has plenty more still to prove with the World Cup a year away

Daily Mirror

Louis Rees-Zammit inspires epic Gloucester comeback with length of field stunner

Gloucester 27-21 Wasps: Cherry and Whites rally from 21-0 down at half-time to leave Wasps shellshocked on Premiership's opening weekend

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Regé-Jean Page responds to rumours of Bridgerton return for Netflix's third series

Regé-Jean Page has responded to reports he is in talks to return for the third series of Netflix's hit show Bridgerton, after exiting the Regency hit after series one

Tribune News Service

Here are 8 potential candidates to be the Stars' next head coach

DALLAS — The Stars will be hiring a new coach this summer, following the departure of Rick Bowness on Friday afternoon.

The Guardian - US

Why Ali Marpet was happy to walk away from $20m and the NFL at 28

The Pro Bowl guard protected Tom Brady on the way to Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl LV victory. But he was always different from the typical football player

Los Angeles Times

'Bridgerton' Season 2 isn't as horny as the first. Its creator explains the 'slow burn'

With the debut season of "Bridgerton," creator and showrunner Chris Van Dusen had to live up to the expectations of loyal readers of the Julia Quinn novels on which the drama is based. With the Netflix sensation's second season, that remains true — only now with the added expectations of…

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