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Edinburgh Fringe 2026 reviews: All the nominees for the best show award

Edinburgh Fringe 2026 reviews: All the nominees for the best show award

Published by Sam Flores

Li Jin Hao: Falling From a Moon Above at Pleasance Courtyard Philosophical themes but the laughs come from the smaller subjects Li Jin Hao poster at Edinburgh Fringe Andy Beill A large model moon/sun hangs above the stage, beautifully illuminated at different points throughout the show with no cause for concern that you’ve not brought along your recently purchased eclipse glasses. The sun and the moon is part of the symbolism Li Jin Hao – born in China, brought up in Singapore, and now living in the UK – keeps coming back to throughout the show: the flick between then and now, being here or there. The more philosophical or poetically minded may appreciate these bigger themes. But the laughs come from the smaller subjects; the cute whimsy and surrealism of the everyday, well crafted and confidently performed. ★★★½☆ Chris Cantrill: Rewilding Monkey Barrel Comedy at O’Neill’s (The Tron) This shaggy-dog story is part Tim Robinson’s Friendship, part Chris the sheep in Father Ted – lite Chris Cantrill poster at Edinburgh Fringe Andy Beill Chris …

Duchess of Edinburgh follows in Queen’s footsteps with cameo on The Archers

Duchess of Edinburgh follows in Queen’s footsteps with cameo on The Archers

Published by Daniella Wilson

The Duchess of Edinburgh made an unexpected cameo appearance on the BBC Radio 4 staple, The Archers. A self-professed fan for many years, Sophie joined the fictional residents of Ambridge in Thursday’s episode. Her segment was secretly recorded in May at the BBC Mailbox in Birmingham. Behind-the-scenes photographs showed the Duchess smiling as she stood before her script and microphone under the studio lights. She was joined by actors Tim Bentinck (David Archer), David Troughton (Tony Archer), and Susie Riddell (Tracy Horrobin). The episode, broadcast at 7pm during the drama’s 75th anniversary year, featured Sophie as a surprise guest at the fictional Borchester Show, appearing in her real-life capacity as honorary president of Linking Environment and Farming (Leaf). “Nerves are frayed on the day of the Borchester Show, and a surprise guest makes their mark,” the programme’s website had hinted. Sophie, who has been a fan of the long-running BBC Radio 4 show for many years, joined Ambridge regulars in Thursday’s episode (PA) The duchess is following in the footsteps of the Queen, who appeared …

Edinburgh to be hotter than Rio de Janeiro before thunderstorm hits

Edinburgh to be hotter than Rio de Janeiro before thunderstorm hits

Published by Sam Flores

The mercury in Edinburgh is set to hit 24C this week making it hotter than Rio de Janeiro. Forecasters predict the capital will be warmer than the Brazilian beach city on both Wednesday July 8 and Thursday July 9 with residents offered the opportunity to soak up some rays. Wednesday 8 is expected to start overcast with sunny intervals however the sun will come out in full force for the remainder of the afternoon at around 2pm with temperatures rising to 23C – 2C warmer than in Rio. Thursday 9 will start off the same with the sun breaking through through in the afternoon and temperatures peaking at 24C – 1C warmer than the infamous South American surfing city. The good news is the rain will continue to hold off on Friday 10, with capital visitors and residents able to bask in some more 24C weather however this is when we fall behind the Brazilian city by 3C. Some showers are expected overnight into Saturday 11 morning however the day should remain mostly dry with …

‘Am going to f****** mutalate you and make YOUR DAUGHTER SEE EVERY F****** BIT EH’

‘Am going to f****** mutalate you and make YOUR DAUGHTER SEE EVERY F****** BIT EH’

Published by Sam Flores

A vile stalker followed a woman from Edinburgh to Manchester before smashing her windows following six years of horrendous domestic abuse. Darren Duthie, 30, had been in a relationship with the woman, before he became controlling and violent. The woman, in her 20s, ended the relationship in 2020 after he flicked ‘lit cigarettes’ at her whilst she was pregnant. However, Duthie began to stalk the woman leading to a number of convictions in Edinburgh for domestic abuse. Yesterday (May 18), Manchester Crown Court heard that he poured petrol through the letterbox of the woman’s home, leading her to call the emergency services and have the block of flats evacuated in 2021. In 2022 he broke into her home and attacked her with a knife in the middle of the night. In 2023 he smashed up the woman’s mum’s grave and attacked her with a hammer, it was said. Click here to hear the latest from Manchester’s courts in our newsletter However, it was whilst Duthie was in prison in March 2024, when he sent her …

‘Our Edinburgh neighbourhood is being overrun with destructive TikTok youths’

‘Our Edinburgh neighbourhood is being overrun with destructive TikTok youths’

Published by Sam Flores

Edinburgh residents and businesses hit by a recent spate of anti-social behaviour by young people in their area have revealed the extent of the trouble they regularly face. Locals in the north-west of the capital say they have dealt with youths causing havoc in residential blocks, streets and shops. Some incidents have required the police to attend. Although they added this had always been an issue to some extent, only recently has it noticeably worsened. We previously reported how a private hire driver narrowly avoided a brick landing on his car after it was reportedly thrown alongside stones from a bridge above Crewe Road North last month. Although police attended, it is understood the gang of youths responsible fled the scene. Shops selling food and alcohol in particular have reportedly been targeted for theft and vandalism, especially around the Drylaw area of Ferry Road, and on Pennywell Road. One shop worker told Edinburgh Live: “I’ve had to block the door because kids are coming in with boxes and using them to steal sweets and alcohol. …

London and Edinburgh welcome 2026 with spectacular displays | UK News

London and Edinburgh welcome 2026 with spectacular displays | UK News

Published by Sam Flores

The UK has celebrated the arrival of 2026 with large firework displays across the country. London’s mayor Sir Sadiq Khan hailed the New Year’s celebrations in the capital as the “greatest in the world” after more than 100,000 people flocked to the banks of the River Thames to see the firework display. The 12-minute show started with the familiar sounds of Big Ben’s chimes, before more than 12,000 fireworks and 400 lights illuminated the night sky around the London Eye. Image: The fireworks show in London involved more than 120,00 fireworks and 400 lights. Pic: PA Feats like England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup win, the Lionesses’ retention of the Euros, and Europe’s Ryder Cup win were celebrated in the display. The show also featured references to the UK’s hottest summer on record, the film Wicked: For Good, and a social media meme reminding Britons to enjoy a cup of tea. A soundtrack including tracks by Raye, Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran and Coldplay, and voiceovers from celebrities like Celia Imrie, Andrew Cotter and Alison Hammond, accompanied …