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The nine worst mothers in literature – according to our experts

For Mother’s Day, we asked nine of our academic experts to tell us who they think is the worst mother in literature. From serious villains to children’s book baddies, these mothers subvert every maternal instinct.

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‘We need to rethink how we approach biodiversity’: an interview with IPCC ecologist and ‘refugee scientist’ Camille Parmesan

She is an ecologist recognized worldwide for being the first to unequivocally demonstrate the impact of climate change on a wild species: the Edith’s checkerspot butterfly. In recent years, however, Camille Parmesan has been interviewed not only for her expertise on the future of biodiversity in a warming world or…

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The 10 Best Video Games About Death and The Afterlife

You're gonna die. A lot.

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Play for Today review – Channel 5 has turned wildly influential TV drama into banal pantomime

This revival of the classic BBC drama strand is utterly lacking in the innovative spirit of the original. The next Dennis Potter might be out there somewhere … but they certainly aren’t here

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The Downton Abbey Sisters Have Come A Long Way, But There’s One Thing Laura Carmichael Thinks Edith Would Never Admit To Mary Out Loud

Sisters will be sisters.

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Is Downton Abbey Over? Julian Fellowes On Skipping The Second World War And One Way It Could Come Back

Fans are still wondering.

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Who are the worst mothers in literature? Our experts weigh in

The first sentence of Anna Karenina is now a literary cliche, yet contains a nub of truth. “All happy families,” writes Leo Tolstoy, “resemble one another, each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”

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From lethal sex to gore-soaked dinners: Downton Abbey’s best and worst bits

Soap-based injuries, bleak festive deaths, Hugh Bonneville vomiting blood: we look back on 15 years of highs and lows as the frothy period drama comes to an end with its final spin-off film

The Guardian - UK

Why the Norman conquest still has a powerful hold over British culture and politics

Britain appears to be a nation on the verge of Norman-conquest mania. In July, the prime minister and the French president announced that the Bayeux tapestry – the epic 11th-century embroidery that depicts the 1066 conquest of England – would be loaned to the British Museum in 2026-27.

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Downton Abbey props and costumes go on display ahead of auction

A wedding dress and a car are among the significant lots going under the hammer.

The Independent UK

Hugh Bonneville appears to kiss estate goodbye in Downton Abbey finale trailer

The movie is promoted as bidding ‘farewell’ to the Yorkshire-set series.

Evening Standard

Statues of JRR Tolkien and his wife to be unveiled in East Yorkshire

The wooden statues commemorate the author’s time in the area while recuperating after the first world war and a moment that inspired a tale of star-crossed love in Middle-earth

The Guardian - UK

The cycling group setting wheels in motion for women in Scotland

On a sunny afternoon in Glasgow’s southside, Eilidh Graham is greeting women. Eilidh holds sessions for all women looking to get into cycling, but…

The National (Scotland)

'She's here': Pat Cummins and wife Becky welcome baby girl Edith

Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins and his wife Becky have welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Edith. The couple shared the joyous news on social media, with Becky posting a heartfelt message along with a picture of the newborn.

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Silent Witness season 28 episode 2 recap: Meet Kit Brooks

Kit joins the team, while Jack asks Nikki if she'd like kids!

WhatToWatch

Playing Nice episode 3 recap: Miles does the unthinkable to Theo as his dark past is revealed

Playing Nice episode 3 sees Miles go to sickening lengths to win custody of Theo.

WhatToWatch

Silent Witness season 28 episode 1 recap: Who's the dead woman in the cave?

Silent Witness season 28 opens with a woman being found dead in a cave, while Jack and Nikki get a new boss...

Evening Standard

Mother accused of squeezing baby to death cleared of murder

Laura Langley, 38, was alleged to have killed seven-week-old daughter Edith.

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The incredible winners of the prestigious Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2024 are announced!

Winning portrait of this year's Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize challenges conventional thinking about motherhood

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Where Are The Cast Of St. Trinian’s Now & What On Earth Is Elon Musk Doing Here?

Where are the cast of St. Trinian's now? We look at characters including Annabelle Fritton, Camilla Fritton, Kelly Jones, Posh Totties & more.

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Lily Brett’s trip to Poland with her Holocaust survivor father inspired her novel, Too Many Men. 25 years later, it’s a film: Treasure

Lily Brett’s acclaimed novel Too Many Men was published 25 years ago, in 1999. Next month, a feature film adaptation, Treasure, directed by Julia von Heinz and starring Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry, will screen in Australia.

The Guardian - UK

You be the judge: is my wife wrong to want to get rid of the fox in our garden?

Danny would be sad to turf out the fox from their garden, but Cara is worried for their children. You decide whose tail is worth listening to

The Guardian - UK

You be the judge: my parents want to donate their old furniture to us – should my partner accept it?

Eddie is happy to take his folks’ old stuff but Edith wants to bring her own style to their new flat. You decide whose argument gets thrown in the skip

The Guardian - UK

Suffragettes attacked Buckingham Palace. Now Camilla is paying tribute to them – and so should we

The brave, risky campaign for women’s right to vote has inspired activists for more than 100 years. Here’s what we can learn from them, says historian Diane Atkinson

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Traditional Baby Names Laughed at as Cruel by Friends: Online Backlash Ensues

Discover the story of a woman who faced criticism for choosing old-fashioned names for her baby. Learn why traditional names hold importance and how opinio...

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