'Superhero' County Durham dad who survived IED attack in Afghanistan celebrates Father's Day Dean Middleton, 38, had half his skull cut away and replaced with a titanium plate after the blast Chronicle Live · Jun 18, 2023
Little boy's heartbreaking reaction to having long hair chopped off sparks debate A little boy whose long hair tumbled down to his waist was left in tears after a hairstylist cut his locks into a 'classic men's haircut', and his heartbreaking reaction has left people divided Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2023
Love, loss and the end of the world: three Australian debut novels seduce and stumble Coming of age is familiar territory for first-time novelists – the journey from youth to adult maturity. First novels often draw on personal experience. For the reader, they can feel like a hybrid of memoir and fiction. In these three debut novels, growing up happens very differently for each protagonist,… The Conversation · Jun 8, 2023
Couple defend 'lighthouse' parenting style and why they let kids go out at night alone A couple who describe themselves as 'lighthouse parents' have opened up about their decision to let their young children, aged just six and 10, out at night on their own Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023
Tony Mowbray addresses Jobe Bellingham's presence at Sunderland's play-off against Luton Teenage Birmingham City midfielder Jobe Bellingham was pictured at the Stadium of Light Chronicle Live · May 14, 2023
GAA club leads tributes after "devastating" death of schoolboy Caoimhin Mallon The Year 11 pupil died "suddenly and unexpectedly" in hospital on Sunday Irish Mirror · May 9, 2023
Tributes after "devastating" death of Co Armagh schoolboy The young boy died unexpectedly at Craigavon Area Hospital on Sunday. Belfast Live · May 8, 2023
Ted Lasso: "Hey Jude" as a soccer chant Beard brings up the divorce story of the Beatles’ song, but it has an important place in sports too Salon · May 4, 2023
Kristjaan Speakman could play Sunderland trump card in race to sign Jobe Bellingham The Black Cats have once again been linked with a move for Jobe Bellingham Chronicle Live · May 3, 2023
Landlords in Edinburgh 'bullying' tenants into rent hikes above price cap or face eviction Landlords are currently unable to increase rent prices unless their tenants agree, though some are being pressured into accepting increases due to to fears of being evicted or even higher rent once the cap ends. Edinburgh Live · Apr 20, 2023
Thirst for Salt by Madelaine Lucas review – a melancholic novel about lives not lived The Australian author’s quiet debut follows an unnamed narrator who falls for a charming man the same age as her mother, with both older adults competing for her attention The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2023
Why Stiliyan Petrov began playing in a Sunday League team with David Busst, Maik Taylor and Jude Bellingham’s dad "It's all about the love of football," Petrov tells FourFourTwo after his leukaemia forced him to retire from professional sport FourFourTwo · Apr 13, 2023
Dining across the divide: ‘I think she felt the Labour activists were dogmatic, a bit intimidating. That made me cross’ They both voted Labour until recently, when one joined the Conservative party. Would they find common ground on small boats, benefits or Brexit? The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2023
A Little Life review: a ‘grisly spectacle’ starring James Norton It’s “rare for a play to be a phenomenon before it even opens”, but A Little Life has managed that, said Sarah Crompton on What’s On Stage. The 2015 novel by Hanya Yanagihara on which it is based – about a New York lawyer whose life has been destroyed by… The Week · Apr 13, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2023 The week in theatre: A Little Life; Sea Creatures – review James Norton elevates Ivo van Hove’s knotty adaptation of Hanya Yanagihara’s bestseller. And to the sea as Cordelia Lynn’s breezy new play sets a family adrift
The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023 A Little Life review: A naive and psychologically incurious narrative of abuse Ivo Van Hove’s adaptation starring James Norton is cold, surgical and humourless
Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2023 A Little Life at the Harold Pinter Theatre review – James Norton gives a towering performance Though relentlessly bleak, this is a superb piece of theatre
Advnture · Apr 4, 2023 "Hey Jude, don't feed the elk" – Colorado wildlife officers sing safety tips Colorado Parks and Wildlife has shared a collection of parodies to remind hikers not to share their snacks this spring
The New Daily · Apr 3, 2023 From Gallipoli to domestic noir: Ten new books to read in April Whether you dive into the trials and triumphs of starting up a vineyard or relax with the latest thriller, these books have you covered.
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2023 James Norton’s nude scenes should have been respected – not violated by pervy photographers Leaked photographs of the ‘Happy Valley’ star performing nude in ‘A Little Life’ has plunged the theatre world into crisis mode. It speaks to a grotesque violation of the unspoken contract between performer and audience member, writes Jessie Thompson
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023 James Norton describes going to ‘disturbing places’ for A Little Life role In West End production, ‘Happy Valley’ star plays a deeply troubled lawyer who has been subjected to years of sexual abuse
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2023 ‘Torture porn or serious literature?’: the love-hate phenomenon of cult novel A Little Life One million copies sold, sobbing superfans on TikTok and a new stage adaptation starring James Norton – yet Hanya Yanagihara’s 2015 book continues to divides readers
ABC News · Mar 5, 2023 Game changer New research has shown that video games can change the brains of teenagers. But reducing screen time has seen remarkable repairs.
Belfast Live · Feb 4, 2023 She and I: Co Down author's debut thriller novel set in NI optioned for TV "I feel very lucky to have had the book published, never mind if it manages to find its way onto the screen"
Daily Record · Dec 28, 2022 Boy draws eyebrows and combover on baby brother with orange pen so 'he's not left out' Five-year-old Kason decided to play a 'thoughtful' prank on his baby brother, Jude as he added orange locks and brows to his face, leaving him looking like a 'ginger old man'.