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OPINION - Groundbreaking legislation has turned into a singular success

Pop the champagne, equal marriage has been a seismic success

Evening Standard

From Brad Pitt to Ariana Grande: All of the celebrities spotted at the Wimbledon final

Actors, musicians and royals have flocked to Wimbledon today to watch Novak Djokovic face Carlos Alcaraz

The Independent UK

The Very Secret Society Of Irregular Witches: What To Know About the Book And Why I Hope It Becomes A Movie

The Very Secret Society Of Irregular Witches film adaptation needs to happen. Sangu Mandanna's book could be a family-friendly fantasy or rom-com.

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Pride Month: Top photographs from The Independent archive

Take a look at Independent archive prints this Pride Month

The Independent UK

Frank and Percy at Theatre Royal Windsor review: Ian McKellen and Roger Allam in a radical odd-couple romance

If you want to hear Ian McKellen make jokes about deep-throating a cucumber, this is the show for you

Evening Standard

ITV This Morning's Alison Hammond says 'what are you like' as guest aims jibe

The broadcaster was out of her seat after the comment

Liverpool Echo

Eddie Izzard: ‘Politicians on the Right are trying to stoke hatred’

Ahead of her hotly anticipated stage adaptation of Great Expectations, Eddie Izzard tells Nick Curtis about assuming her true identity as Suzy, hopes of becoming a Labour MP in 2024 and why the culture wars are bad for all of us

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Glitzy celebration saw famous faces and high-profile figures descend on city

Liverpool was the first city to hold the event outside of London

Liverpool Echo

Ian McKellen, David Mitchell and more call out ‘madness’ as ‘blue ticks’ reinstated days after removal

Ricky Gervais, David Mitchell, Jason Alexander and Andy Murray have also voiced their confusion

The Independent UK

After Lord Of The Rings Fan Goes Viral For Meeting Ian McKellen While Dressed As Gandalf, His Friends Explain How It Happened

After a TikTok went viral of a Lord of the Rings fan dressed as Gandalf runs into Ian McKellen, his friends share the story behind it.

Cinemablend

Man dressed as Gandalf bumps into Ian McKellen on pub crawl

An unlikely meeting for one Lord of the Rings fan goes viral

Total Film

Man on birthday bar crawl dresses up as Gandalf... and bumps into The Lord of The Rings star Sir Ian McKellen

Superfan Ben Coyles was enjoying his birthday dressed as the character when he bumped into the very actor who played the part

Manchester Evening News

Man doing birthday bar crawl dressed as Gandalf bumps into Ian McKellen

‘Everybody said, “What on earth is going on?!”’

The Independent UK

Man in Gandalf costume meets Sir Ian McKellen during Bristol pub crawl

He was astonished when their paths crossed

Bristol Post

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Mother Goose review: Ian McKellen shines as new pantomime spares no remorse for Tory Britain

The production proved pantomimes don't have to be just for Christmas

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: Fancy some grub?

A look at some of the brilliant places to eat and drink in Greater Manchester and how to enjoy yourself over Easter

Manchester Evening News

Corrie legend makes rare appearance and on-screen siblings cuddle up on the red carpet as ITV soap stars head out in force

William Roache made a rare red carpet appearance as he joined a whole host of his current and former co-stars at The Lowry

Manchester Evening News

'Oh that's lovely, I'm back home:' Sir Ian McKellen reiterates his love for Manchester during BBC radio interview

The Lord of the Rings stars, 83, grew up in Greater Manchester

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Liverpool Echo

Blankety Blank fans emotional at tribute to Paul O'Grady as he reunites with TV icon

A classic episode of Blankety Blank hosted by Lily Savage was sown last night

Daily Mirror

BBC fans sob as late Paul O'Grady returns as icon Lily Savage in Blankety Blank re-run

BBC viewers broke down while watching a re-run of Blankety Blank in honour of late Paul O'Grady as Lily Savage, and guests Rebecca Callard, Sophie Lawrence, Davina McCall, Sir Ian McKellen, Gray O’Brien and Dale Winton

Liverpool Echo

Paul O'Grady Blankety Blank episode to air on BBC in one off special tribute

Davina McCall, Sir Ian McKellen, Gray O’Brien, Rebecca Callard, Sophie Lawrence and Dale Winton will all be making appearances

Daily Mirror

BBC to air star-studded Blankety Blank episode in memory of Paul O' Grady

The BBC has announced plans to air an episode of Blankety Blank on Saturday in memory of Paul O' Grady, which saw the late star host as his drag alter ego Lily Savage speak to stars such as Ian McKellen and Davina McCall

Manchester Evening News

Cheap tickets to see a Pussycat Doll, Strictly star and Sir Ian McKellen in theatres this April

A whole host of famous faces are heading to the city centre and Greater Manchester - and it won't break the bank to watch them

Wales Online

John Bishop pulls out of Cardiff run of Mother Goose following death of his mum

John Bishop was starring opposite Ian McKellen in the raucous panto at the Wales Millennium Centre

Dublin Live

Eurovision star Linda Martin hard at work ahead of grand opening of new dog sanctuary

The Dublin Dog Hub will be officially opened in Meakstown, Finglas on Friday by 'Lord of the Rings' star Ian McKellen

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