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Sophie Kinsella urged me to finish my bestseller, says Jojo Moyes
Moyes has credited Kinsella with inspiring her when she nearly gave up after writing 20,000 words. Source link
Forgotten festive Steptoe and Son script unearthed
The unseen Steptoe and Son script, intended for Christmas 1963, was discovered by archivists in York. Source link
Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic
Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade. Source link
Iranian cinema giant, Bahram Beyzai, dies aged 87
A restored copy of his film, Bashu, the Little Stranger, won an award at this year’s Venice Film Festival. Source link
Executions in Iran set to double in 2025, report says
The Iran Human Rights (IHR) group says it has verified at least 1,500 executions up until the start of December. Source link
Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame
The French model and actress has died at the age of 91. Source link
Brigitte Bardot: The blonde bombshell who revolutionised cinema in the 1950s
The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s. Source link
In pictures: The life and career of Brigitte Bardot
The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights. Source link
Will 'guest beer' rules support small Scottish breweries ?
New rules mean that tenant pubs owned by bigger breweries can now sell a guest beer made by a small independent producer. Source link
Two killed in Sweden as major storm sweeps across Nordic countries
Thousands of homes in parts of Finland, Sweden and Norway have been left without power. Source link