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"Dragon's" real-life dynastic struggle

George R.R. Martin drew from history, particularly a two-decade period known as The Anarchy for this Targaryen plot

Salon

Belfast mum's pride as daughter with Down Syndrome does first catwalk

Linzi wants to show that "having a child with a disability doesn't mean they cannot achieve great things"

Belfast Live

HBO’s House of the Dragon was inspired by a medieval dynastic struggle over a female ruler

Author George R R Martin has made no secret of the real-life medieval inspiration for House of the Dragon.

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HBO's 'House of the Dragon' was inspired by a real medieval dynastic struggle over a female ruler

In three decades of teaching medieval European history, I’ve noticed my students are especially curious about the intersection of the stories told in class and the depictions of the Middle Ages they see in movies and television.

The Conversation

Matilda the Musical: When is Netflix's adaptation released in the UK and who is in the cast?

The musical for revolting children will be debuting in cinemas next month

Manchester Evening News

Stephen Graham seen with green hair after undergoing huge makeover

The Liverpool-born actor looks completely different

Liverpool Echo

How we made Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical: from West End musical to movie marvel

The musical story of a clever girl who stands up against tyranny has reached the screen at last

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Work aimed at children is ‘sacred’ says Emma Thompson as Matilda the Musical premieres

The actor, who plays Miss Trunchbull in the film, said she grew up surrounded by Roald Dahl work

The Guardian - UK

Matilda the Musical kicks off the London film festival as Netflix banks on Roald Dahl

The rights to Dahl’s work has been the streaming service’s most expensive content deal to date, so Matthew Warchus’s new film needs to work its magic

The Guardian - UK

Headteacher takes in pupil in real-life 'Matilda' story after both her parents died

Angel-Joy Darko, now 12, lost both of her parents before the age of eight and now lives with headteacher Sarah Kneller.

Wales Online

British history behind Westeros' dragons

From Arthurian legend to political upheaval, here are real-life influences in creating George R.R. Martin's beasts

Salon

'Picky' Helen Flanagan shares wedding details as she finally sets date after four-year engagement

The former Coronation Street actress said 'Yes' to partner Scott Sinclair back in 2018 in Disneyland

Manchester Evening News

Helen Flanagan finally sets date for wedding after four-year engagement

Helen and former Celtic star Scott Sinclair have three kids together - Matilda, seven, Delilah, four, and Charlie, one - and have exciting plans for them on the big day.

Daily Record

Meet the 10 winners of the Mirror People's Pet Awards 2022

The Mirror People's Pet Awards 2022 will honour 10 animals at a star-studded ceremony hosted by the hilarious Judi Love on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube at 8pm tonight

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House of Dragons – an introduction to the stories and British history that inspired the beasts of Westeros

Dragons have inspired awe and wonder since the beginning of human imagination. Most recently, these fire-spitting flying creatures – in modern western culture at least – have come alive in Game of Thrones and its new spin off, House of Dragons.

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Refreshed Sidebottom leaves slip-up behind

Steele Sidebottom has well and truly moved on from his COVID-19 protocol breach in 2020 and is now enjoying the ride at Collingwood with a fresh perspective.

Daily Mirror

Woman with 50 animals has ashes of dead pets tattooed into her skin

Alexandra Ashe dedicates her life to caring for her huge collection of animals that give her 'purpose', and likes to ensure those that have left this earth are still with her

Wales Online

Woman has ashes of dead pets tattooed into her skin so she can 'carry them with me forever'

Alexandra Ashe is covered in tattoos of the creatures she's rescued

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Daily Record

Ex Celtic WAG Helen Flanagan 'to join I'm A Celebrity All Stars line-up'

The former Coronation Street actress was a big hit with viewers after appearing on the show in 2012.

Daily Record

Inside Thorn Birds stars' 40-year marriage after falling in love behind-the-scenes

Despite the love triangle on-screen, Thorn Birds stars Bryan Brown and Rachel Ward have been happily married.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh dad dies "of a broken heart" eight weeks after losing his wife

Robert Japp, known as Bob, acted as his wife Matilda's carer after her Emphysema COPD diagnosis left her unable to leave her Edinburgh home in her final years.

Daily Record

Scots dad 'dies of broken heart' eight weeks after beloved wife passed away

Robert Japp, known as Bob, was devastated to lose his sidekick Matilda when she passed away at the end of June - and he never got over the loss.

Manchester Evening News

Helen Flanagan switches from slippers to Hollywood glam to hit the town with her mum as she mocks her Corrie appearance

The Coronation Street beauty dazzled in pristine white as she headed to The Ivy restaurant

Manchester Evening News

Helen Flanagan puts on stunning display in sheer corset after adorable day twinning with daughter

The Coronation Street star took to the social media platform to show off one of her latest looks as she 'got glam'

The Guardian - UK

How do you become a foster carer – and how much do you get paid?

Foster carers are in short supply in Britain and confusion over pay may be partly to blame. Here’s what you need to know

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