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'The film is more optimistic than people consider': Why the poignant Kes is Britain's greatest coming-of-age story
1 month, 1 week ago

'The film is more optimistic than people consider': Why the poignant Kes is Britain's greatest coming-of-age story

BBC  

'The film is more optimistic than people consider': Why the poignant Kes is Britain's greatest coming-of-age story Alamy First released in November 1969, Ken Loach's social-realist tale of a boy who adopts a kestrel still resonates and has become a timeless classic of British cinema. They insisted that Kes was a film for everybody and that the "central image of …

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How to spot a travel scam on social media – and avoid losing hundreds of pounds
6 months, 1 week ago

How to spot a travel scam on social media – and avoid losing hundreds of pounds

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Typical scam accounts include: @easyJet_easy_ @CareBritish Seen Dolye CEO British Airways The villains’ aim is to persuade innocent travellers to …

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Xiao Ke's musical a heartfelt tribute to mothers
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Xiao Ke's musical a heartfelt tribute to mothers

China Daily  

Xiao Ke plays the leading role in the Chinese musical, Song of Heart. The enchanting Chinese musical, Song of Heart, debuted at the Xiao Ke Musical Theater in Beijing on May 30, with performances scheduled until June 23. Written by renowned singer-songwriter Ke Zhaolei, who's known by his stage name Xiao Ke, this musical marks a touching dedication to mothers …

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Xiao Ke's musical a heartfelt tribute to mothers
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Xiao Ke's musical a heartfelt tribute to mothers

China Daily  

Xiao Ke plays the leading role in the Chinese musical, Song of Heart. The enchanting Chinese musical, Song of Heart, debuted at the Xiao Ke Musical Theater in Beijing on May 30, with performances scheduled until June 23. Written by renowned singer-songwriter Ke Zhaolei, who's known by his stage name Xiao Ke, this musical marks a touching dedication to mothers …

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Father arrested for calling police more than a dozen times over son’s homework
9 months ago

Father arrested for calling police more than a dozen times over son’s homework

The Independent  

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No limits: Campaign spending spikes ahead of Kenyan elections
2 years, 6 months ago

No limits: Campaign spending spikes ahead of Kenyan elections

Al Jazeera  

The Parliamentary Budget Office has warned that campaign spending could lead to possible inflation in the country. “The Central Bank of Kenya should therefore enhance its surveillance mechanism to ensure monetary stability with the view to containing possible inflationary pressure resulting from enhanced campaign spending.” Section head Last August, Kenyan politicians rejected a proposal by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries …

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Austrian leader who met Putin says he is now in his 'own war logic' as bombs kill five in Kharkiv
2 years, 8 months ago

Austrian leader who met Putin says he is now in his 'own war logic' as bombs kill five in Kharkiv

Daily Mail  

Russian President Vladimir Putin believes he is winning the war in Ukraine according to Austrian leader Karl Nehammer, whose comments were published this weekend as more rockets rained down on Kharkiv on Easter Sunday. He said: 'I spoke with them yesterday, and I know that they're going to fight until the end' But despite the offer, there have been no …

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