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Irish Independent
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Fans offered first look at Cillian Murphy in new Netflix film ‘Steve'
The film, which is a reimagining of the bestselling book by Max Porter, Shy, follows headteacher Steve and his students at a last-chance reform school 'amidst a world that has forsaken them' as he fights to keep the doors open while facing his own struggles. The movie will release in select cinemas and on the streaming service on October 3. Young actor Jay Lycurgo plays Shy, a troubled teen 'caught between his past and what lies ahead' while stars like Tracey Ullman, Top Boy star Simbi Ajikawo and Small Things Like These actor Emily Watson join Murphy on screen. The Netflix film is being directed by Tim Mielants, while author Max Porter has also written and executive produced the project. Murphy is also among the producers billed on the film alongside Alan Moloney and Tina Pawlik, while the music is written by Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow. The Cork-born actor is also set to return for the Netflix film Peaky Blinders, the series he starred in as Tommy Shelby. An auction of original costumes from BBC TV series Peaky Blinders, including a suit worn by actor Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby in the show's final scenes, has raised £19,000 (over €22,200) for charity. The 48-year-old Cork actor wore the period-style grey three-piece suit in the final episode of the sixth series. The highest price of £3,000 (€3,500) was fetched by a three-piece woollen suit, also worn by Murphy as Tommy Shelby, which comes with a label reading 'Tommy suit C'. Across six series, Peaky Blinders tackled the rise of fascism, Irish republican politics, and communist activities through the period following the First World War, along with Shelby's political ambitions. The sequel movie written by the show's creator and screenwriter Steven Knight is due for release this autumn.
Daily Mirror
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Visit West Midlands attraction crowned best tourist spot in UK
The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley has been named the best tourist attraction in the UK, beating out the likes of Alton Towers, Warwick Castle and Blenheim Palace A rising star has emerged from the West Midlands, recently crowned as the nation's top tourist attraction, outshining theme parks, castles and Royal residences. Every year, VisitEngland hosts its esteemed Awards for Excellence, honouring the crème de la crème of English tourism. One of the most sought-after awards is Large Visitor Attraction of the Year - and this year, the accolade has been awarded to an unexpected winner: The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley. Spanning 29 acres, this open-air museum brings 250 years of industrial history in the region to life, offering a raw and immersive glimpse into the soot, steam and steel that shaped modern Britain. Visitors can amble along cobbled streets, pop into reconstructed pubs and shops, and engage with costumed characters from every era of the Black Country's colourful past. If you've ever pondered exactly where the Black Country is, it's the part of the West Midlands that fuelled the Industrial Revolution - all furnaces, foundries and famously robust accents. The museum recently finished a £30 million redevelopment, its most ambitious project since 1978. The updates extend the historical journey to include the 1940s through the 1960s, showcasing postwar culture, vintage technology, and evolving social attitudes, reports the Express. There's even a coal mine to explore - and what some argue to be the best fish and chips in the region. Peaky Blinders enthusiasts will instantly recognise this spot - it's a prime filming location for the hit series, inviting you to pop on a flat cap and embrace your inner Tommy Shelby. The attraction boasts an impressive 4.4-star rating on Tripadvisor, based on over 6,000 reviews. Lilith G shared: "Beautiful place. All the actors had so much information to offer. The guy in the hardware store even had a four candels/fork handles joke ready." Choxbird reported: "I spent a few hours here on a recent visit ... Its an excellent museum with lots to see as you walk round ... I even did the 30 min tour down the mine which was very informative .. There are old buses and trams to ride around on too ... A good day out." Meanwhile, Angela recalled: "We have had a fantastic day out. While the price has increased since the last time we visited it has definitely been worth it. So much has changed and been added." Merely a stone's throw from Birmingham, with the bonus of free returns during the day included in your entry fee, visitors commonly allocate about five hours to take in all that's up for grabs. Not just a journey through history, but also a treat for seafood lovers—Dudley's Black Country Living Museum is making waves in tourism.
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
What restaurants are open on Memorial Day 2025? McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, and more
With Memorial Day coming up this Monday, May 26, many people may be wondering where they can grab a quick meal or a coffee on the holiday. The good news is that most fast food and sit-down restaurants will be open to serve customers, while banks and post offices will remain closed in observance of the federal holiday. Also Read: Should flags be at half-staff on Memorial day? Here's the answer The food chain confirmed to USA Today, most of the McDonald's locations will remain open in the US. However, the hours may vary by location. Both Starbucks and Dunkin will be serving their customers their favourite coffee orders on Memorial Day in the US. However, the hours may vary by location for both chains. The specific hours for Starbucks and Dunkin can be checked via their respective apps. A spokesperson for the food chain confirmed to USA Today that Chick-fil-A will remain open on Memorial Day. It is advised to check for specific hours with the local outlet. Chipotle will remain open during regular hours on Memorial Day this year. Most Wendy's locations will be open on Memorial Day, May 26, according to the company. However, hours may vary, so it's a good idea to check with your local restaurant for their specific holiday schedule. Also Read: Peaky Blinders charity auction raises $25,700; Tommy Shelby suit fetches record price Burger King: Open, but hours vary by location. Check with your local restaurant or use the Burger King app. Cracker Barrel: Open with regular hours. IHOP: Open on Memorial Day. Hours differ by location, so check ahead. Subway: Open, but hours depend on individual franchise owners. Customers should contact their local store for details.
Mint
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Team Peaky Blinders auctions costumes, including suits worn by Cillian Murphy, to raise money for cancer charity
The famous TV series Peaky Blinders auctioned off original costumes from the show, including suits worn by actor Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby, to raise £19,000 (approximately ₹ 22 lakh) for a cancer charity. A period-style grey three-piece suit, which the 48-year-old Irish actor wore in the final episode of the sixth series, was sold for £1,650 ( ₹ 1.90 lakh). The suit came with a handwritten note on a piece of script found in a pocket, which said: 'Takes off ring'. 1.90 lakh). The suit came with a handwritten note on a piece of script found in a pocket, which said: 'Takes off ring'. Another three-piece woollen suit that Murphy wore as Shelby fetched the highest price of £3,000 ( ₹ 3.45 lakh). It came with a label reading: 'Tommy suit C'. A hat worn by Sam Claflin, who played fascist MP Oswald Mosley during series five and six, sold for £180 ( ₹ 15,300). 15,300). A coat worn by the late Helen McCrory as Shelby family matriarch Polly Gray in episode four of series three sold for £650 ( ₹ 55,600). 55,600). Tommy Shelby's wedding suit in episode one of the third season, which sold for £1,600 ( ₹ 1.36 lakh). 1.36 lakh). An embroidered jacket worn by Aimee Ffion Edwards as Esme Shelby in season six sold for £240 ( ₹ 20,500). Other items auctioned included hats, dresses, ties, and shoes from the hit show. The Omega Auctions sale ran for four weeks from April 22. It concluded on May 20 with a themed event held at the Peaky Blinders bar on Peter Street in Manchester, featuring costume displays and live bidding. All proceeds from the auction have gone to The Christie Charity, which supports cancer patients and research at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. Oscar-winner Murphy is set to reprise his role as Birmingham gangster Shelby in a film set after the final season of the show, which ran from 2013 to 2022. Across six series, Peaky Blinders tackled the rise of fascism, Irish republican politics, and communist activities through the period following the First World War, along with Shelby's political ambitions. The sequel movie, written by the show's creator and screenwriter, Steven Knight, is due for release this autumn.
RTÉ News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Peaky Blinders auction of original costumes raises £19k for cancer charity
An auction of original costumes from BBC TV series Peaky Blinders, including a suit worn by actor Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby in the show's final scenes, has raised £19,000 for charity in the UK. The 48-year-old Irish actor wore the period-style grey three-piece suit in the final episode of the sixth series. The suit, which came with a handwritten note on a piece of script found in a pocket which says: "takes off ring", sold for £1,650. The highest price of £3,000 was fetched by a three-piece woollen suit, also worn by Murphy as Tommy Shelby, which comes with a label reading "Tommy suit C". A hat worn by Sam Claflin, who played fascist MP Oswald Mosley during series five and six, sold for £180, and a coat worn by the late Helen McCrory as Shelby family matriarch Polly Gray in episode four of series three sold for £650. Other auctioned costumes and accessories included Tommy Shelby's wedding suit in episode one of the third season, which sold for £1,600, an embroidered jacket worn by Aimee Ffion Edwards as Esme Shelby in season six, sold for £240, as well as hats, dresses, ties, and shoes from the hit show. The Omega Auctions sale ran for four weeks from 22 April. It concluded on May 20 with a themed event held at the Peaky Blinders bar on Peter Street in Manchester, featuring costume displays and live bidding. All proceeds from the auction have gone to The Christie Charity, which supports cancer patients and research at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. Oscar-winner Murphy is set to reprise his role as Birmingham gangster Shelby in a film set after the final season of the show, which ran from 2013 to 2022. Across six series, Peaky Blinders tackled the rise of fascism, Irish republican politics, and communist activities through the period following the First World War, along with Shelby's political ambitions. The sequel movie written by the show's creator and screenwriter Steven Knight is due for release this autumn.
