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30 best children’s books: From Matilda to Alice in Wonderland

The classics you may already know, and the hidden gems that deserve more attention – as chosen by Philip Womack

The Independent UK

Panic over "woke" Little Mermaid lyrics

The outcry comes after composer Alan Menken announced some edits, including one about consent

Salon

How the paisley underground and a fairy tale inspired Jellyfish's classic single The King Is Half-Undressed

"We didn’t really care about scenes: For us, it always came down to the song” - Jellyfish's Roger Manning Jr

Louder

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Newcastle City Council local elections 2023: Full list of candidates standing in Newcastle

Voters in Newcastle go to the polls on May 4, with the city's council leader among those seeking election

Chronicle Live

Newcastle shows you can still get tickets for in April - music, theatre, stand-up and more

The Utilita Arena, O2 City Hall, Theatre Royal, Northern Stage and more all have a stellar line-up of shows this month - get your tickets before they go

Chronicle Live

Leigh-Anne Pinnock in tears as she announces drastic career change after Little Mix

Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock is branching out in her career and is diving head first into another role in the entertainment industry, admitting that she has never felt more proud

Daily Mirror

TV shows to watch: Adaption of Kate DiCamillo's 'Magician's Elephant' is a roaring success

'The Magician's Elephant'

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‘Anyone can dance’: first wheelchair users’ professional troupe begins UK tour

Propel Dance hope their Snow Queen challenges stereotypes, amid rumours Strictly may invite a contestant who uses a wheelchair

The Guardian - UK

Yes, Roald Dahl was a bigot. But that’s no excuse to re-write his books

The changes go beyond removing one or two offensive words – they’re hamfisted and tin-eared exercises in bowdlerism

The Guardian - US

The Loop: Alex Murdaugh murder trial jury begins deliberations, fire erupts in popular Hong Kong shopping district and search continues for Sydney gunman — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is the Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.

ABC News

Denmark: Statue of Little Mermaid vandalized again

The famed statue of Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid, one of Copenhagen’s biggest tourist draws, has been vandalized, with the colors of the Russian flag painted on the rock on which she sits

The Independent UK

The best theatre to stream this month: The Boys Are Kissing, Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends and more

Our roundup of drama to watch at home includes Hans Christian Andersen on skates, a verbatim play five years in the making and poems from Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Kit Hesketh-Harvey’s long-time collaborator leads tributes to ‘lyrical genius’

Hesketh-Harvey was the brother of journalist and former editor of the Evening Standard Sarah Sands, who is the ex-wife of actor Julian Sands.

The Independent UK

Snow White: Rotten to the Core is a tasty tale as Boulevard adult panto sparks ticket demand

The Boulevard adult pantomime is back to entertain Newcastle again, this time with Snow White: Rotten to the Core

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Russian head of children's book jury resigns after war propaganda allegations

The Russian head of a jury awarding the biennial Hans Christian Andersen prize for children's literature announced her resignation on Tuesday, after allegations of her involvement in Russian war propaganda.

Daily Mirror

Disney fans spot eerie connection between Frozen and Titanic characters

A Disney fan has spotted a bizarre connection between the characters Sven and Olaf in Frozen, and a scene in the 1997 hit film Titanic – and others are only just noticing it too

The Independent UK

Best hotels in Paris: where to stay for luxury and location

Parisian chic is back in vogue thanks to Emily in Paris; our experts pick their favourite places to stay in the City of Lights

The Guardian - UK

Bedtime Story by Chloe Hooper review – humanity in extremis

In this striking voyage of discovery, Hooper turns to children’s authors to explain her husband’s leukaemia to their sons

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'My Christmas gifts - DIY lobotomy kits for Truss fans and moral compass for Beckham'

Brian Reade offers his warmest wishes for the festive season, with a round-up of his thoughtful gifts for the infamous faces who've graced our pages recently

Tribune News Service

Lori Borgman: The wonder of Christmas stories

My mother used to say she dreaded the day she returned to school after Christmas vacation. The standing assignment in that small country school was to write about their holiday and the gifts they received.

Bangkok Post

Bringing a classic to life

A decade after the animated film made an impact, kids in Southeast Asia now have the chance to experience Disney's Frozen as Broadway's latest musical is coming to Singapore. It will be staged at the Lion City's Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands from Feb 5 next year until March…

Daily Record

Kirkcudbright Parish Players bring panto fun back to town - oh yes they are!

Their latest show is based very loosely on The Tinder Box by Hans Christian Andersen

Evening Standard

Snowy escapes: The most beautiful winter train journeys

Glide past grazing reindeer and pine-covered valleys — with hypnotising glimpses of the Northern Lights. Rosalyn Wikeley rounds up the most magical rail trips

The Guardian - UK

The Silent Twins review – intense tale of inseparable sisters

Perfectly mirrored performances from Letitia Wright and Tamara Lawrance distinguish Agnieszka Smoczyńska’s stylistically bold drama based on a true story

The Guardian - UK

Tales of the Brothers Grimm review – sparky journey through fairytale world

As the characters in the classic tales revolt against their narrative bounds, a zesty cast make this imaginative rewrite very nearly brilliant

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