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Roald Dahl's books have been edited to stop calling people fat so much

New editions of classic 20th century children's books by British author Roald Dahl — such as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "James and the Giant Peach," "Matilda," "The Witches" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox" — have been edited and rewritten to remove language seen as offensive or potentially insensitive to modern-day…

Los Angeles Times

Roald Dahl's books get a controversial rewrite

The edits have revived old questions about Roald Dahl's racism and misogyny.

Fortune

Five awful things Roald Dahl wrote in his children's books as Rishi Sunak slams changes

Many of Roald Dahl's famous children's books are being re-written to cut out inappropriate phrases - but as Rishi Sunak joins those condemning the re-write, just how bad were the books?

Daily Mirror

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Little Britain stars Matt Lucas and David Walliams working on new show

It comes as Lucas leaves Baker Off and Walliams leaves Britain's Got Talent

Wales Online

The best Max family movies: 18 great films to stream in October 2024

These are the best Max family movies to watch, from the Harry Potter films to Superman: The Movie.

TechRadar

'The golden ticket': Queanbeyan announcer is the voice of the World Cup final

He says being pitch-side at the final in Qatar is like having 'the Willy Wonka golden ticket'.

The Canberra Times

Behind-the-scenes at Quality Street factory - how sweets are made and chocolate secrets

The Mirror's Lifestyle Editor Courtney Pochin went behind the scenes at Nestlé's chocolate factory in York where she met the real-life female Willy Wonka, learned how Quality Street are made and uncovered tasty secrets

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical review – a burst of colour in a junk-filled world

The rags-to-riches roots of the beloved Roald Dahl story are emphasised in this family show, but a reliance on video effects blunts the rough magic

The Guardian - UK

Leeds Playhouse's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory review: Gender-flipped Roald Dahl classic is a musical delight

The Leeds venue proves once again it provides a rich alternative to pantomime schlock with this rich, manic and fun-filled production

Leeds Live

Thief nicknamed 'Willy Wonka' by police embarks on chocolate crime spree

Police have issued a warning to the public after five sweet-toothed heists were carried out in Wrexham city centre. Officers have warned the thief could be trying to sell on "warm Mars bars"

Daily Mirror

Timothée Chalamet 'spends $11million on new home previously owned by model Kate Upton'

Dune star Timothée Chalamet is said to have spent $11 million on his new Beverly Hills home, which was once owned by supermodel Kate Upton and her husband Justin Verlander

Daily Mirror

Timothée Chalamet starring as cannibal in new film - with future roles just as gory

The 26-year-old American star is going from heartthrob to hearteater for his role in Luca Guadagnino’s Bones And All

Daily Mirror

Beverage of the Week: Hard Mountain Dew is the balm to heal our burned nation

Particularly the watermelon flavor. My god, the watermelon flavor, folks.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Real-Life ‘Willy Wonka’ Auctions Collection Of 1940s Candy Store Memorabilia

Despite the huge success of the nostalgic sweet shop, the owner is closing its doors and selling off 100 treasured items.

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Daily Record

Shein shopper loses it as £14 jumpsuit leaves her 'looking like an Oompa Loompa'

The overalls left her looking like she was going to work at Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory.

Inverse

HBO’s 'The Rehearsal' is the best psychological thriller of the year

'The Rehearsal' takes Nathan Fielder's trademark awkward humor and follows it to the natural conclusion.

Manchester Evening News

Stockport bar launches 'first-of-its-kind' bubble tea shop with over 10,000 flavour combinations

“If Willy Wonka made boba tea, this shop would sell them all”

The Guardian - UK

Where did all those US sweet shops in London come from? The problem is, we don’t know

Many of them rip off customers and owe us millions in business rates – but tracking down their owners is proving impossible, says Adam Hug, leader of Westminster city council

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Manchester Evening News

Inside Manchester's Willy Wonka warehouse which has the country's biggest stash of sweets

Hancocks wholesalers has been a part of east Manchester for over 40 years

Manchester Evening News

The Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical is heading to Manchester

Grab your golden tickets from next week

Bristol Post

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical heading to Bristol Hippodrome - how to book tickets

The story of Charlie Bucket and Willy Wonka will be in the city next year

Daily Mirror

Two workers fall into vat of melted chocolate at Mars factory in Willy Wonka-style mishap

Emergency services rushed to the Mars factory in Pennsylvania after two men were unable to climb out of a giant tank of chocolate as they called for help, with a hole having to be cut to let them out

Bangkok Post

Some great Johnny Depp films you can stream

After weeks of explosive testimony and jury deliberations, the defamation case between star Johnny Depp and ex-wife Amber Heard has finally ended.

Chicago Tribune

Museum of Ice Cream opens this summer in Chicago

CHICAGO — Here’s the scoop: the Museum of Ice Cream is opening in Chicago on July 16, inviting visitors to embark on a Willy Wonka-esque journey through Instagram-worthy interactive installations.

Daily Mirror

Gogglebox cast mock Holly Willoughby's 'mum talk' and 'Willy Wonka sunglasses'

The stars of Gogglebox did not hold back on Friday as they watched the most recent episode of BBC Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof, which Holly Willoughby presents

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