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TRENDING BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER
The sequel arrives in cinemas this weekend. Lupita Nyong’o, Angela Bassett, right, and Letitia Wright all return for the movie which critics describe as ‘outstanding’ and a tribute to the star of the first film, Chadwick Boseman, who died in 2020.
CHILDREN IN NEED
The BBC’S annual charity extravaganza takes place on Friday November 18. Former footballer-turnedpresenter Alex Scott joins Jason Manford, Mel Giedroyc, Ade Adepitan and Chris Ramsey on the presenting team.
I’M A CELEBRITY...
The latest series kicked off on Sunday with
10.3 million viewers tuning in at the peak, that was up almost two million on last year. Ex-rugby star Mike Tindall and former Lioness Jill Scott have been early favourites with the bookies.
PETER KAY
The funnyman is hitting the road for his first tour in 12 years after he was forced to cancel his 2017 tour due to ‘unforeseen family circumstances’. Tickets for the new shows went on sale this morning.
SIR GAVIN WILLIAMSON
The Tory MP has resigned from Cabinet after a series of bullying accusations were made against him. Sir Gavin, who was given the position of Minister without Portfolio by PM Rishi Sunak, denies the claims, but said that he recognised they “are becoming a distraction for the good work this government is doing”.
PLASTIC CUTLERY
Mcdonald’s is axing plastic cutlery in favour of paperbased spoons, knives and forks across England and Wales. The fast-food giant said it hopes the move will eliminate 858 metric tonnes of plastic each year.
MADE.COM
The struggling furniture chain went into administration this week leading to more than 300 staff losing their jobs and customers uncertain over orders. Retailer Next has purchased its brand, website and intellectual property for a reported £3.4m.
THE WOMAN IN BLACK
The chilling stage play – adapted from Susan Hill's 1983 book – is to close in London’s West End after 33 years. It will finish on March 4, next year.