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You Left Early review: Sobering tale of troubled talent

Posted: August 4, 2018 at 10:23 pm   /   Books

LOUISA YOUNG was 17 when she first laid eyes on Robert Lockhart and for her it was love at first sight. But that love was to be sorely tested over the decades as Robert succumbed to a devastating, near-fatal alcohol addiction. In this memoir of their relationship, she documents its erratic highs, appalling lows and […]

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My six best books: Jo Nesbø – Nabokov’s tale of forbidden love, Charles Bukowski and more

Posted: April 15, 2018 at 10:23 am   /   Books

JO NESBØ, 58, is the Norwegian novelist who created the bestselling series of crime novels featuring Harry Hole. They include The Snowman, recently made into a film, The Redbreast and The Thirst. His latest novel Macbeth, a reworking of Shakespeare’s play , is out now. Daily Express :: Books Feed

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Bombshell review: Hedy Lamarr’s story is a touching and fascinating tale

Posted: March 10, 2018 at 9:18 pm   /   Movies

BY any estimation, Hedy Lamarr lived what funeral eulogists call a full life. Daily Express :: Films Feed

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A Winter’s tale: This week’s best books in fiction, thrillers, cooking and more

Posted: December 9, 2017 at 9:23 pm   /   Books

A book is the ideal Christmas gift, says Hannah Beckerman. Daily Express :: Books Feed

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The Lying Game by Ruth Ware review: Well-written tale of friendship, guilt and betrayal

Posted: June 29, 2017 at 10:23 am   /   Books

ISA is a lawyer on maternity leave when she receives a text message from a school friend whom she hasn’t seen in years: “I need you.” Daily Express :: Books Feed

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The Little Mermaid live-action movie: FIRST LOOK at new trailer of the classic fairy tale

Posted: March 11, 2017 at 9:19 am   /   Movies

THE LITTLE MERMAID live-action movie trailer has landed, with a fresh take on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale. Daily Express :: Films Feed

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Star Wars Rogue One follow-up CONFIRMED: New tale shows REVENGE against Partisans

Posted: February 17, 2017 at 9:23 pm   /   Books

STAR WARS spin-off Rogue One was an almighty success in late 2016 – and now a new novel that picks up immediately after the end of it has been confirmed. Daily Express :: Books Feed

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‘A Wonderful Wedgwood Christmas Tale’ opens at their Stoke-on-Trent headquarters

Posted: December 4, 2016 at 9:20 am   /   Travel

CHRISTMAS trees adorned with mini teapots, cups and saucers, and a table of perfectly wrapped boxes in Wedgwood blue decorated with sprigs of red berries. Daily Express :: Travel Feed

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A tale of two kits: Competing players opt for VERY different styles to play volleyball

Posted: August 9, 2016 at 5:31 am   /   Fashion

THE 2016 Rio Olympics have begun in earnest and there is one particular sport that has been attracting lots of attention. Daily Express :: Style Feed

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Film reviews: The Conjuring 2, Tale Of Tales and Barbershop 3

Posted: June 19, 2016 at 5:20 am   /   Movies

WHEN a horror story is set in a house not too far from your own, it’s hard not to be interested. Daily Express :: Films Feed

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