Universal’s first European theme park to open in UK

Universal’s first European theme park to open in UK

A new Universal theme park in Bedfordshire has been confirmed on what Sir Keir Starmer hailed as a "momentous" day for the UK. It will be the first Universal-branded theme park and resort in Europe and is set to open in 2031, when it is expected to become the UK's most popular visitor attraction.The government said it will bring an estimated £50bn into the British economy and will create about 28,000 jobs - nearly 20,000 during the construction phase, and […]

08/04/2025

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BAFTA Games Awards: Full list of winners

The BAFTA Games Awards celebrate gaming excellence and creative achievement in the best games of the last year.Hosted by comedian Phil Wang for the second year running, the biggest names in gaming gathered at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall.With 41 games nominated across 17 categories, here are all the winners - in bold - from the night.AnimationAstro BotCall of Duty: Black Ops 6LEGO Horizon AdventuresSenua's Saga: Hellblade IIThank Goodness You're Here!Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2Artistic AchievementAstro BotBlack Myth: WukongHarold HalibutNevaSenua's Saga: […]

08/04/2025

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Astro Bot tops BAFTA Games leaderboard – with psychological horror close behind

Astro Bot was the big winner at this year's BAFTA Games Awards, taking home five prizes, including the coveted best game.The 3D platformer, which was launched to critical acclaim in September to mark PlayStation's 30th anniversary, was nominated for eight gongs, while Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, led with 11 nods.But in the end, the critics - some of whom had dubbed Astro Bot a "perfect game" - were right as it dominated the awards at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall, hosted […]

08/04/2025 9

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‘The heartbeat of Blondie’: Drummer Clem Burke dies aged 70

Blondie drummer Clem Burke has died at the age of 70The band said Burke had been diagnosed with cancer, and described his death as a "profound loss".He featured on all the Debbie Harry-fronted group's studio albums since joining a year after their formation in 1975.Burke was with the band from their self-titled debut, through their 1978 classic Parallel Lines, to 2017's Pollinator. Image: Drummer Burke. Pic: Reuters In a statement on Blondie's Instagram, Harry and the band's guitarist, Chris Stein, […]

07/04/2025

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US actor and Olivier Awards winner says ‘special relationship firmly intact’ despite Trump’s tariffs

British star Lesley Manville and American actor John Lithgow have won the acting categories at this year's Olivier Awards, which recognise excellence in London theatre. Lithgow, 79, played Roald Dahl in Giant, which is about the children's author wondering whether to make a public apology.While accepting his award he appeared to reference the current controversy over Donald Trump's second term as US president.The Conclave star quipped: "It's not always easy to welcome an American into your midst, and at this […]

06/04/2025 12

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Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia talked about modern masculinity before Gen Z was born

Despite The Who's Quadrophenia being set over 60 years ago, Pete Townshend's themes of identity, mental health, and modern masculinity are just as relevant today.The album is having a renaissance as Pete Townshend's Quadrophenia A Mod ballet is being brought to life via dance at Sadler's Wells East, and Sky News has an exclusive first look.As Townshend puts it, the album he wrote is "perfect" for the stage. Image: Pete Townshend "My wife Rachel did the orchestration for me, and […]

04/04/2025 1

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Harvey Weinstein is back in court – but what has happened to the #MeToo movement since 2017?

Seven years after allegations against him first emerged online, Harvey Weinstein is back in court.When the accusations surfaced in late 2017, the American actress Alyssa Milano tweeted: "If all the women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote 'Me too' as a status, we might give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem."This gave birth to what we now know as the #MeToo movement and a flood of women - famous and not - sharing stories of […]

01/04/2025 1

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Erin Brockovich: ‘My chiropractor saw mud on my stiletto – I said, I’ve been collecting dead frogs’

Erin Brockovich says a chance conversation about a muddy stiletto with her chiropractor led to the making of the award-winning film about her life.The climate activist, who was played by Julia Roberts in the movie, told Sky News: "My girlfriend, who was a chiropractor, was giving me a chiropractic adjustment and asked me why I had mud on my stilettos."I said, 'Oh, I've been collecting dead frogs'. She goes, 'What is wrong with you?' So, I started telling her what […]

26/03/2025

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