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The Latest Breaking News from Harry Potter

‘Whatever, I’ll be dead’: JK Rowling brushes off concerns over legacy in wake of trans row

Author referenced Harry Potter fans’ decisions to boycott her work

The Independent UK

JK Rowling criticises ‘black-and-white thinking’ in new podcast

The first two episodes of The Witch Trials Of JK Rowling were released on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

JK Rowling's ex-husband 'hid Harry Potter manuscript to stop her leaving'

After discovering where the manuscript was, the author secretly started photocopying a few pages each day to ensure her work would not be lost to her legions of future readers.

Edinburgh Live

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JK Rowling's ex-husband 'held first Harry Potter manuscript hostage' to try stop her leaving him

The author said Portuguese TV reporter Jorge Arantes hid the original pages of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone forcing her to photocopy them in secret.

Daily Record

JK Rowling warns against ‘black-and-white thinking’ in new podcast: ‘Look more deeply’

‘We should mistrust ourselves most when we are certain,’ Harry Potter author says

The Independent UK

JK Rowling describes sneaking Harry Potter manuscript out of home while preparing to leave husband

Author took book to her office ‘a few pages’ at a time and stored photocopies in a cupboard

The Independent UK

JK Rowling podcast host claims Harry Potter has helped save LGBT+ books

A 2003 legal victory over Arkansas school censorship created precedent, Megan Phelps-Roper says

The Independent UK

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A timeline of JK Rowling’s comments about women and transgender rights

Harry Potter author is taking part in a podcast where she will discuss her stance with Megan Phelps-Roper

The Independent UK

The magical hotel straight out of Harry Potter 40 minutes from Greater Manchester

Each room is filled with oldie-worldie decorations, quirky features and luxurious four-poster beds

Manchester Evening News

Proud mum says Scouse roots key to son landing BAFTA nomination

Lee was instrumental in bringing the blockbuster production of The Batman to Merseyside

Liverpool Echo

We visited one of Edinburgh’s most viral buildings to see what was inside

Photos of the Writers' Museum are regularly shared on social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook and usually next to a description calling one of Edinburgh's most beautiful buildings.

Edinburgh Live

New Dumbledore coin first in Harry Potter collection to feature King’s portrait

The Royal Mint has revealed a Dumbledore coin which will be the first in the Harry Potter collection to also feature the King’s portrait on the 'heads' side.

Daily Record

How to learn the Avada Kedavra curse in Hogwarts Legacy

The killing curse is one of three Unforgivable Curses in the Harry Potter video game

Manchester Evening News

Royal Mint launches new Harry Potter 50p coin featuring iconic character

The new 50p coin features Professor Albus Dumbledore who was one of the key characters in J.K Rowling's Harry Potter novels and subsequent films

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Edinburgh Live

The Chase fans spot Bradley Walsh making cheeky dig at Edinburgh contestant

Carla joined Jay, Matt and Brad to take on the Chaser last night (February 15), and the locals choice of where she'd be spending her winnings had some viewers baffled.

Wales Online

Royal Mint’s Harry Potter coin collection features Dumbledore

Fans of the Wizarding World can get their hands on a coin featuring Hogwarts Headmaster Professor Albus Dumbledore

The Independent UK

Dumbledore coin launched as part of Royal Mint’s Harry Potter-themed collection

The coin is part of a collection celebrating the 25th publishing anniversary of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone.

Daily Mirror

Harry Potter bosses react to reports of brand new The Cursed Child projects

Reports were circulating that Warner Brothers Studio were set to try to cash in once more from the wizarding world with a new Harry Potter franchise

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Daily Mirror

Diana's former butler claims 'nothing was good enough' for Prince Harry

Princess Diana's former butler Paul Burrell has spoken out against Prince Harry's behaviour toward the royal family, saying he needs to take accountability for the stress he has caused them

Manchester Evening News

Hogwarts Legacy gets first major patch with bug fixes and performance issues resolved

The Harry Potter video game has broken sales records since its release last week

Inverse

15 Years Ago, Nickelodeon Tried to Make the Next Harry Potter — And Almost Succeeded

Delicate and otherworldly, this 2008 fairy tale delivered a cracking adventure with an all-star cast.

Manchester Evening News

JK Rowling says she 'never set out to upset anyone' after making controversial comments on transgender issues

Rowling has previously been criticised for her staunch views on gender identity which she has shared on social media

Wales Online

JK Rowling fully explains views on transgender issues in new in-depth interview

The Harry Potter author says she could not have been 'misunderstood more profoundly'

The Conversation

Hogwarts Legacy's game mechanics reflect the gender essentialism at the heart of Harry Potter

The controversial and keenly anticipated open-world role-playing game Hogwarts Legacy was released a week ago, and reviews have been mixed. Some have praised the sweeping expanses of Hogwarts castle and its surrounds, and others have criticised its stagnant loot-collection mechanics. Much of the discourse has centred on tensions and expression…

The Independent UK

JK Rowling says she ‘never set out to upset anyone’ over transgender views

The Harry Potter author has taken part in a new podcast series.

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