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Filming for Sam Mendes’s four-film Beatles biopic is underway near Abbey Road, recreating the iconic crossing with cast members in period attire. Fans and residents have been drawn to the disruption as studios confirm the project’s 2028 release window, with actors adopting the Beatles’ image for promotional sequences.
The Irish-born comedian Jimmy Cricket has died after a short illness, leaving behind decades of family-friendly entertainment across TV, radio and live stages. He is remembered as a sunshine figure who kept audiences laughing with his signature look and gentle humour.
BBC DJ Trevor Nelson has revealed he is recovering from brain surgery after a brain tumour diagnosis. He has stepped back from work and says he hopes to return soon, while medical professionals emphasise that not all brain-tumour signs indicate cancer.
Blue have filmed a video for their latest single You Should Know in Dundee, with the clip directed around Chandlers Lane and Dock areas. The performance marks a 25th anniversary since the band’s formation and follows their This Morning appearance.