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The Latest Breaking News from Harry Potter

The Crown season 5 viewers hail return of ‘irreplaceable’ original star in episode 1

‘By far the best portrayal,’ one fan wrote

The Independent UK

All the Harry Potter actors who have sadly died including Leslie Phillips and Robbie Coltrane

While they will all still remain with us through the films, a number of actors who starred in the Harry Potter franchise have sadly passed away. The voice of the Sorting Hat, Leslie Phillips CBE had passed away on November 7 2022.

Edinburgh Live

The Crown: Netflix users are ‘struggling’ with season 5 because of Harry Potter

‘It’s all I can see!’ one viewer lamented

The Independent UK

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Imelda Staunton’s award-winning career and where you recognise The Crown’s Queen from

Imelda Staunton has become the latest British actor to play the Queen in Netflix's controversial show about the Royal Family. For many, she will already be recognisable thanks to her extensive screen, voice, stage and TV work

Daily Mirror

Harry Potter actor Leslie Phillips dies, Rishi Sunak loses minister to bullying investigation, and a $3b lottery winner — 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 happen.

ABC News

Leslie Phillips obituary

Veteran stage and screen actor known for his roles in the Carry On films, the Doctor series and voicing the Sorting Hat in Harry Potter

The Guardian - UK

Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips dies aged 98 as tributes pour in for Carry On legend

The actor's agent confirmed that the star died 'peacefully in his sleep' on Monday, after an incredible career in film, TV and radio spanning over eight decades

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What does a £100,000 ‘invisibility cloak’ look like? Funny you should ask …

Three years’ research and a lot of very expensive materials have gone into Steve and Nick Tidball’s thermal camouflage jacket. Can its wearer really blend into the background?

The Guardian - UK

Carry On and Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips has died, aged 98

Leslie, who was famed for his roles in the Carry On films, died “peacefully in his sleep” on Monday

Manchester Evening News

Harry Potter icon who voiced Sorting Hat passes away after long battle with illness

Long-standing actor Leslie Phillips, who was known for his iconic voice acting in the Harry Potter film franchise, has sadly died aged 98, after a long battle with illness.

Edinburgh Live

Carry On and Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips dies aged 98 as wife pays tribute

In tribute, his wife Zara, 63, said: “I've lost a wonderful husband and the public has lost a truly great showman."

The National (Scotland)

Harry Potter and Carry On actor Leslie Phillips dies aged 98

The well known actor who was the voice of the 'sorting hat' had been battling an illness

Nottingham Post

Behind the scenes at Amazon's huge depot near Edinburgh in run up to Christmas

Amazon's Dunfermline facility has opened its doors for a behind the scenes look at Christmas operations.

Edinburgh Live

Reasons why Merseyside parents pick certain names for their new born babies

Certain names appear to be more popular in Liverpool than anywhere else

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Manchester Evening News

New 'magical gifts' shop specialising in Harry Potter merchandise expands in independent emporium

Emporium M33 home to 45 independent businesses welcomes new Harry Potter shop

Evening Standard

Warner Bros keen to make more Harry Potter movies if JK Rowling agrees

The movie studio released eight Harry Potter films from 2001 to 2011 to huge acclaim

The Guardian - UK

Daniel Radcliffe: ‘I’m obsessed with Bargain Hunt’

The actor answers your questions about his Weird Al moustache, nerding out in front of Rihanna and what he would take to a desert island

Evening Standard

The best upcoming PS5 games, including exclusives and remasters - from Grand Theft Auto 6 to Final Fantasy XVI

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A memorial to Dobby can stay on a Welsh beach, but fans have to stop leaving socks

Fans of Harry Potter erected a memorial to Dobby the house elf on the beach where he dies in the movie. Officials are asking people to stop leaving socks and painted rocks, which harm the environment.

Wales Online

Harry Potter character Dobby's grave in Wales saved by public demand

National Trust was considering removing the memorial grave at Freshwater West beach in Pembrokeshire

The Guardian - UK

Elf and safety: is a shrine to Dobby ruining a Welsh beauty spot – and threatening local wildlife?

Harry Potter fans have been asked to stop leaving tributes to the house-elf on a beach in Pembrokeshire

The New Daily

Mock memorial for Harry Potter character can stay, says the Welsh National Trust

A fan-made memorial dedicated to Dobby, a beloved Harry Potter character, can stay on an environmentally sensitive beach.

Pedestrian.tv

Daniel Radcliffe Has Shared Why It’s So Important To Speak Out Against JK’s Fked Transphobia

"I don't think I would've been able to look myself in the mirror had I not said anything."

Leeds Live

Emmerdale’s Al Chapman actor Michael Wildman’s life from famous wife to Harry Potter stint

Michael previously had a Hollywood film role in Harry Potter

The Guardian - UK

ET model from 1982 film expected to fetch $3m at auction

Mechanical model to go on sale in auction that also includes items from Harry Potter films

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