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Which coffee chain was founded in London in 1971? The Saturday quiz

From Divine, Frank Fiegel and Helen Kane to the West Sussex estate pioneering rewilding, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17

This Is Pretty Perfect Betty Boop Casting

Betty Boop has been emulated by comedians and TikTok influencers alike. But Hollywood just made the best casting call by putting Quinta Brunson up for the role. Despite the obvious reason why she was chosen for the role, it seems that some people are upset about the decision. Mark Fleischer,…

The Mary Sue · May 21

Betty Boop and Blondie join Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain

“It’s a big year,” said Jennifer Jenkins of Duke’s Center for the Study of the Public Domain. “It's just the sheer familiarity of all this culture.”

Fortune · Jan 2

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Betty Boop and 'Blondie' enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectives

Betty Boop and “Blondie” are among the highlights of titles entering the public domain with the arrival of 2026

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025

Who was Betty Boop? New stage musical in Chicago tells a tale of the timeless cartoon creation

Almost 100 years after Max Fleischer created the character, she remains a wildly popular slice of American pop culture.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2023

‘Unbelievable’: E.ON’s rogue legal action ruins family’s finances

An error by the energy supplier resulted in a reader being unable to switch mortgage or use an overdraft

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023

Northumbria Police officer found drunk behind wheel of police van avoids jail

Helen Kane, 38, was found guilty of misconduct in a public office following a trial last month and has been banned from driving for two years

Chronicle Live · Dec 16, 2022

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Northumbria Police officer who was drunk on duty found guilty of misconduct in public office

Helen Kane was over three times the legal drink-drive limit when a dog walker found her asleep behind the wheel

Chronicle Live · Nov 21, 2022

The hunt for Helen Kane’s killer and potential Bible John links

Police in Scotland investigated the possibility of Bible John being connected to the murder of Helen Kane, as well as notorious serial killer Peter Tobin.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 29, 2022

The DNA evidence that might finally enable police to find Helen Kane’s killer

Key factors in modern murder investigations such as DNA testing and forensics were not available for police at the time of Helen Kane's death, though answers could still be provided.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 29, 2022

When World’s End killer was questioned in Edinburgh murder of Helen Kane

Angus Sinclair was brought in for questioning after Helen Kane's body was found, but was cleared after an alibi provided by his family.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 28, 2022

Murder of Scots mum Helen Kane found naked in pit still unsolved over 50 years on

Helen Kane's naked, bloodied body was found under a pile of rocks by a dog walker near Pleasance in the Old Town on May 25, 1970.

Daily Record · Apr 26, 2022

The Edinburgh murder of Helen Kane that remains unsolved 52 years later

After leaving her friends and husband on a night out in Edinburgh, Helen Kane was murdered - her body found in a building site on the day that would've been her wedding anniversary.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2022

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