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Glasgow Times
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Robert Carlyle cast as Sherlock Holmes in TV adaptation
The Glaswegian actor, best known for his iconic performances in Trainspotting, The Full Monty, and 28 Weeks Later, will appear in a recurring role alongside Morris Chestnut, who stars as Dr John Watson in the medical drama series. Watson offers a modern twist on the classic detective stories, focusing not on criminal investigations, but on complex medical mysteries. READ MORE: 19 incredible photos of US props taking over Glasgow streets for Spiderman filming The show follows Watson and his team as they work to diagnose and treat some of the world's rarest diseases. Season two picks up with the team continuing their mission after defeating Moriarty in the previous season. Series showrunner Craig Sweeny confirmed the casting news, saying: 'We are thrilled to have the mighty Robert Carlyle join the cast of Watson in season two. "The man has played iconic roles in projects like Trainspotting, The Full Monty, and 28 Weeks Later, and now he steps into the shoes of the most iconic detective of all—Sherlock Holmes. "When Watson's best friend and former partner makes a shocking reappearance in his life, Watson is forced to confront their shared past—and a secret that may lie buried within Watson's own body.' The introduction of Sherlock Holmes comes as something of a surprise, as Sweeny had previously stated there were no plans to feature the character in the series. READ MORE: 'Painful': Lulu makes desperate plea with Sharon Osbourne hours before Ozzy's funeral In an interview from January, he explained to Deadline: 'If you have Watson front and centre, to allow that character to shine, you definitely don't want him competing with the most famous character in all of literature. "So a very natural construction for me was to begin with the death of Holmes at Reichenbach Falls.' At the time, he added: 'My belief is that Holmes is gone. I don't want to be held to that if there's some great story that presents itself, but I don't believe that we're ever going to feature Sherlock as an ongoing character in the show Watson—at this time.' The second season of Watson premieres at 10 p.m. on Monday, October 13, on CBS, and will also be available to stream on Paramount+.
Hans India
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Come Raksha Bandhan, sport toon characters on your wrist
Hyderabad: This Raksha Bandhan is getting a playful twist as rakhis made of popular cartoon characters featuring Doraemon, Chhota Bheem, Shinchan, and Spiderman are widely available in the markets. Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of the sacred bond between brothers and sisters and is more than just a festival. It's a heartfelt promise of protection, love, and lifelong connection. On this day, sisters tie colourful rakhis around their brothers wrists, while brothers pledge to stand by them through thick and thin. Behind every beautiful rakhi lies a story of artistry, tradition and deft handwork that have kept this culture alive for generations. This year, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Shravan Purnima on August 9. Kids love tying rakhis that reflect their favourite characters, turning the sacred thread into a fun and personal expression of love. The rakhi has evolved from classic Kalava threads to colourful cartoon companions. In Hyderabad's bustling Dhoolpet area, one such story threads through time at Satyanarayan Rakhi Ghar. The family-run rakhi-making hub has been handcrafting and selling rakhis for over 75 years. Shop owner Satyanarayan says, 'We start preparing rakhis two months before the festival. Ours is a joint family and 20 of the family members assist in working and helping in this family business.' What makes their work special is not just the vibrant designs but the devotion behind every thread. From sourcing raw materials from Kolkata, Ahmadabad, and Delhi to sitting together as a family to design and craft each rakhi, it's a labour of love and legacy. The family workshop behind the store turns into a hive of creativity where women carefully string pearls and their sons help them sort colourful beads and white pearls, while the elders guide the designs. The shelves are filled with rakhis made of pearls, stones, Rudrakshas and lights, each handmade with patience. And for the little ones, the family of Satyanarayan ensures a joyful surprise: kids rakhis featuring Doremon, Chhota Bheem, Pokemon, Spiderman, and other beloved cartoon characters. 'We have rakhis for every age and we know how much kids love their favourite characters, so we make sure they feel special too,' he said. The prices of the rakhis range between Rs 15 to Rs 90, depending on the size. Rakhis made with silver and gold plating are also available between a price tag from Rs 80 to Rs 350.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
5 Ways to Let Your Kid's Style Flourish in a Uniform—Without Breaking School Rules
From jewelry and belts to socks, shoes, and more these "tricks" will help your child's personality shine while wearing a school uniform. When we decided to register my daughter for pre-k in our North New Jersey town, her dad had to sit me down and explain a few things: Yes, the schools are public, and yes, they all require uniforms. This was a little difficult for me to understand coming from the West Coast, where public schools meant free dress everyday. More urgently, however, I felt disappointed for my spirited toddler, who wouldn't be able to express herself through her (formidable) personal style. And that's not the only problem with signing up your kid to wear a uniform everyday. Sometimes the material can be stiff or uncomfortable, the colors boring. Especially for young kids who are still getting used to it, wrestling them into their uniform can be a daily battle. But as I myself learned, there are often so many loopholes in a school's dress code that parents can take advantage of to help their kid feel like they stand out in a sea of navy blue and khaki. Parents questioning how they can make their kids feel comfortable in their uniforms while encouraging them to express their individuality have to come to the right place. Here, we talked to parents about they their kids look and feel their best at school—without breaking school rules. Accessories Are Everything If you and your child are looking for ways to customize a simple school uniform, the best place to start is with accessories, which can jazz up nearly every aspect of your child's otherwise repetitive outfit. 'Nowadays there are ways to add flare with small details that stand out,' says Karen Aronian, a former NYC public school teacher, college professor, and parenting expert. Here are all the different accessories you can add to your kid's uniform—just sure to check your specific school guidelines, which might prohibit the amount or style of jewelry and hair styles. Lean into what your child's interests are to decide how to accessorize. A Taylor Swift-enthusiast might sport a stack of beaded bracelets. Younger kids who enjoy movies like Frozen, Moana, or Spiderman can pick out a themed backpack or lunch box. If your school doesn't have a strict policy regarding hair styles, Aronian recommends clip-in sparkly hair extensions, glittery hair clips or butterfly clips, and patterned headbands or bows. These are small, inexpensive that even young kids can pick out themselves, and which come in a near-infinite range of styles; for instance, bows might be printed with polka dots or strawberries, while hair clips could be decorated with flowers or hearts. Older students might accessorize with a pair of dangly beaded earrings or chunky vintage rings. Ceramic pins—which are available in almost every design imaginable, from beloved movie characters, to animals, foods, and even phrases like 'Be Kind,' and 'Good Vibes,' might look especially cool on a blazer or backpack. 'My kid recently snuck into my old stock pile of buttons/pins from my younger punk days. He was really loving the amount of options and possibilities that he could add to his school polo,' says Aaron Gonzalez, a data engineer. Focus on Footwear Shoes have long been considered a way to punctate an outfit with a final flourish, inside of a uniform or out. A sharp sneaker or a glittery pair of flats paired with a ruffled sock can help a drab uniform feel like it has flair. Even colorful, mismatched, or patterned socks make a statement. There might be certain colors of styles that schools don't allow (for example, some schools have recently banned Crocs) but within those restrictions, there are still ways to customize your child's look. The point is to allow them to take the lead. Try letting them pick out a style to which they are drawn, without interfering too much—expect to remind them of the school rules—whether that's a more demure loafer or a flashy light up Spiderman sneaker. Widen Your Shopping Net While your school might have a certain brand they recommend, or even a store where they direct parents to buy shirts that are monogrammed with the school's name, sometimes the dress code might be flexible enough to find items of clothing that fit the rubric at other stores. For instance, if all your student needs is a khaki-colored skirt, you might be able to find one with pleats or a subtle bow detail. Shorts and pants could have a stretchy or drawstring waist band, or come in a jogger style, making them more comfortable—and less restricting—to wear all day. You should also look for styles with small touches that match your child's personality. For instance, my daughter enjoys wearing a version of her school uniform with a scalloped collar and flower-shaped buttons. Other options might be a puff sleeve or small logos like embroidered alligator on Izod shirts. Consider School Supplies, Too If changes to uniform itself are forbidden and accessories options are limited, another way for kids to express themselves is through their customized school supplies. Textbook covers can be made at home with construction paper and markers; patterned options are also available on Etsy. The same goes for laptop sleeves and shells, in a variety of designs that will match your child's style. Patterned pencil cases, colorful folders and pencil-top erasers, and composition notebooks and planners that students can decorate themselves with drawings or stickers, can all signify your child's personality and style. If All Else Fails, Try Subtle Changes Inevitably there will be the school that has strict rules about what students can wear on campus—rules that might feel inflexible and restricting to a kid whose identity is still developing. But even in those cases, small nods to your child's personal style can make them feel comfortable in their daily uniform. One strategy that worked for us was to let my daughter pick out one of her shirts to wear underneath her uniform shirt. Even if just the hem peaked out (or it didn't show at all), the mere presence of the shirt made a connection to the safety and familiarity of home, making it much easier to get her dressed in the morning. If outward changes or deviations from the school's uniform code are not allowed, one parent figured out a clever way to help her daughter still feel like she was expressing her individuality. 'I love to put hidden gems in my child's uniform. I place patches we have chosen together inside the skirt or blazer, shirt, or sweater so she sees it to have a little reminder of how special she is, smart she is and how loved she is,' says Gianna Scappucci, a publicist. 'It's our special hidden thing that makes her uniform so unique without breaking the rules in a very strict dress code environment.' Patches can reflect your child's favorite books and shows, their hobbies, even their political values. The options are limitless, and if you don't sew, all you really need to apply them is an iron. Takeaways A school uniform can feel like it controls or restricts your child's self-expression. Adhering to school rules is of course important, but so is nurturing your child's sense of individuality—one sure fire to help encourage them in this essential aspect of their growth is to support their personal style. If your child feel stifled by the conformity required by a uniform, parents can help them pick out a backpack or pair of shoes of their choice, customize their look with hair accessories or jewelry, pack colorful school supplies in their bags, even let them out in the door in mismatched socks, if it speaks to their personality. These strategies help your child feel as though you value their independence and identity. When they are comfortable in their clothes, they'll be able to devote more focus to learning. Read the original article on Parents Solve the daily Crossword
Irish Examiner
3 days ago
- Irish Examiner
Cork man who stole Spiderman toothbrush given four-month jail sentence
A Spiderman electric toothbrush was stolen by a 40-year-old man with extensive previous convictions for theft and on Monday he was jailed for four months. As well as stealing the Spiderman Oral B electric toothbrush valued €55 at Sam McCauley's chemist at Blackpool shopping centre on February 21, 2024, the same man concealed eight packets of beef steak in his pants and under his top at Scally's Supervalu on Skehard Road, Cork, more recently on June 29 this year. Daniel O'Donovan of 129 Mount Nebo Avenue, Gurranabraher, Cork, pleaded guilty at Cork District Court to carrying out both offences. Sergeant John Kelleher said the accused had a total of 182 previous convictions, of which 59 were for theft. Frank Buttimer, solicitor, said the defendant got a number of jail sentences recently for mainly shoplifting offences, the longest being a term of 18 months with the last six months suspended. After an exceptionally promising life in sport from a young age, he started drinking alcohol and this spiralled to drug difficulties that included heroin, and thefts were carried out in a desperate effort to fund his addictions. Now serving his time in prison he is doing very well in terms of accessing services while in custody, Mr Buttimer said. Judge Mary Dorgan agreed not to make Monday's sentence consecutive to what he was already serving. The new sentence of four months will run concurrently with the longer term.
BBC News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Wolverhampton Art Gallery hosts exhibition that showcases people's hobbies
More than a thousand items have been donated to what organisers say is the largest-ever exhibition of the UK's As You Really Are is being held at Wolverhampton Art Gallery until 5 October and has objects on show that have been created, modified or collected by hobbyists from across the said there were more than 150 exhibitors covering "a true treasure trove" of items, including mythological creatures, handcrafted objects, 1980s milk bottles and TV and music exhibition opened on 12 July but an official launch is being held from Friday and over the weekend. Hetain Patel, an award-winning artist and Spiderman enthusiast from Bolton, has been involved in the exhibition and made a film about the passion and creativity people put into their hobbies, the city council exhibition opened in Croydon, south London, last year and is touring the UK in 2025 and 2026.A spokesperson for the City of Wolverhampton Council said there was "amazing range" of objects on display."Visitors have been incredibly enthusiastic so far and our visitor comments book has already needed to be extended," they said."They are impressed by the creative talent of local people, and the vast number of objects. "We're expecting many repeat visits as people point out that they see new things they hadn't noticed the first time."Organisers appealed for donations earlier this year and said they were getting a positive loaned items are from hobbyists - someone who takes part in an activity on an ongoing basis - in Wolverhampton, The Black Country and across the West Midlands. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
