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September 28, 2022 - 13:17 BST Read our easy guide to finding the best children's party entertainer. From London to Bristol, Birmingham and Newcastle and more. Discover award-winning themed parties, magicians and inclusive multi-sensory experiences for children with complex needs. As the new school year begins, your child will be bringing home invitations for their classmate's birthday parties . You're no doubt dreading your turn to host... but never fear! HELLO! has scoured the UK to find the very best children's party entertainers , enabling you to host the most hassle-free and fun-filled party for your child. DISCOVER: 26 cool & unique gift ideas for kids of all ages From award-winning children's magicians to bespoke themed parties hosted by cheery professionals, whatever your child's interest there is something in HELLO! 's handy guide for you. We have located entertainers from London through to Bristol and the North East , including companies who are willing to plan a bespoke party to experts who are trained to offer multi-sensory experiences for children of all ages and needs! Lucas & Jony - Circus Twins READ: Exclusive: Gemma Atkinson proudly reveals daughter Mia's special new skill MORE: This Barbie dream house is a number one best seller on Amazon for a reason Puddles, London Puddles offer spectacular bespoke themed partes Puddles have been providing bespoke , hassle-free and environmentally friendly fun kids' parties in London since 2014. Led by Aleksandra Tyszczyk, a practising and qualified educator and experienced events manager, Puddles has developed an exceptional reputation among parents for delivering outstanding quality birthday parties. Whether your child wants Frozen or Encanto birthday-themed party to superheroes or Pokemon , they've got it all covered and have thought of every … [Read more...] about Best children’s party entertainers in the UK

September 28, 2022 - 12:12 BST Netflix's new Marilyn Monroe biopic, Blonde, starring Ana de Armas has just landed on the streaming platform. How is it different from other biopics about the Hollywood star's life? Netflix 's new Marilyn Monroe biopic, Blonde , made its highly anticipated debut on Wednesday. The 166-minute film, which stars Ana de Armas as the Hollywood icon, is added to the long list of dramatisations of the actress's life, but just what makes the movie different to other biopics that have been made about the star? MORE: Ana de Armas opens up about the 'exhausting' process that was playing Marilyn Monroe The film, written and directed by Andrew Dominik, is based on the 2000 biographical fiction novel of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates. Loading the player... WATCH: Will you be watching the film? Perhaps unlike other biopics that have been made about the famous sex symbol, Andrew Dominik's new film is a fictionalised narrative of Marilyn's life and does not claim to be historically accurate. Instead, it is based on a novel that " plays with, rearranges and invents the details of Monroe's life in order to achieve a deeper poetic and spiritual truth," according to critic Elaine Showalter . For example, another recent biographical film about the star is 2011's My Week with Marilyn , which was based on two books by Colin Clark that documented his personal experience with Marilyn and the time he spent with her on the set of the 1957 film, The Prince and the Showgirl. MORE: Did you notice Ana de Armas' tribute to Marilyn Monroe at Venice Film Festival? MORE: 7 most exciting new shows coming to Netflix in September 2022 Rather than being a definitive account strictly based on biographies and research, to which Andrew said he's done an "enormous amount" of, Blonde is an adaptation of a fiction book and is "really about adapting the feelings … [Read more...] about Netflix’s Blonde: How is new Marilyn Monroe biopic different to previous films about her life?

September 28, 2022 - 09:00 BST Kate Middleton and Prince William's surprise appearance in Wales has fans all saying the same thing The Prince and Princess of Wales returned to their roots this week. MORE: Princess Kate shares struggles of new role – and it's so relatable The couple made a surprise appearance in Wales as they resumed their royal duties following the end of the official mourning period for the Queen . Loading the player... WATCH: Kate Middleton says the sweetest thing about Prince William They kicked off their Welsh tour in Holyhead, where they visited the local RNLI Lifeboat Station to meet with crew and volunteers. READ: How Princess Kate reassured her children during heartbreaking funeral MORE: Prince William and Princess Kate's trip to America revealed – details Reminiscing about life in Anglesey, William said: "It's good to be back, it really is. It feels like going back in time, seeing where we all started to be a family unit." The couple charmed onlookers and members of the public who had come out to welcome them. At one point, the Princess met four-year-old Theo Crompton, who was clearly completely enamoured as he presented her with a bouquet of pink roses. READ: Princess Kate reveals George, Princess and Louis' question during Queen's funeral preparations MORE: Where was Prince Louis during the Queen's funeral? Their sweet exchange had fans taking to social media to praise the royal - in particular, her natural affinity with children. "I teared up thinking how excited that little boy was that he got to give the #PrincessofWales the flowers," one wrote, while a second added: "The children's princess!!" READ: Prince George follows in Kate Middleton's footsteps with exciting new opportunity MORE: 21 times royal children were caught being naughty in public "Just love these photos – such … [Read more...] about Kate Middleton’s surprise appearance has fans all saying the same thing

September 28, 2022 - 11:34 BST Zara Tindall's husband Mike Tindall has revealed what really happened the moment he first met the late monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Mike Tindall , 43, has dedicated an entire episode of his podcast, The Good, The Bad and The Rugby , to the late Queen Elizabeth II , and revealed the very first moment he met the monarch. MORE: Mike Tindall's reassuring words for Meghan Markle revealed What's surprising is that Mike didn't first meet Her Majesty when he started dating his now-wife Zara Tindall, who is the Queen's granddaughter, but he actually met the Queen when he was just 14 years old. Loading the player... WATCH: Mike Tindall reveals regrets over spending time with the Queen Speaking to his co-hosts, Mike revealed: "I first met her in 1992 when I was at school, because I was at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, and it was our 400 [year] anniversary so she came to the school." He continued: "I was in a science class when she came in. We got to say hello to her then." Mike was lucky enough to spend time with Her Majesty Little did he know then that he would go on to marry her granddaughter and provide Her Majesty with three more gorgeous great-grandchildren. During the candid chat, Mike admitted that he has regrets about his relationship with the late Queen. DISCOVER: Mike Tindall's life-threatening injury from his rugby days READ: Why Mike Tindall wore medals at the Queen's funeral Mike was asked if he now realised how lucky he had been to be able to spend one-on-one time with the Queen, to which he replied: "I do. But I also have loads of regrets. "Loads of regrets about not asking her so many more things. Having nervousness when you sit down to talk… that lucky seat and being sat next to her." MORE: Zara and Mike Tindall bring young daughters Mia and Lena to Queen's vigil Mike was … [Read more...] about Mike Tindall recalls surprising first meeting with the Queen – without Zara

September 28, 2022 - 10:54 BST Netflix users who have been watching the new drama series, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, may be wondering who killed Jeffrey Dahmer and why. Find out here… Netflix 's new series, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story , centres around the life of one of the world's most notorious serial killers, following his murderous spree, which took place over 13 years, as well as the aftermath of his arrest, the trial and his ultimate demise. MORE: Netflix makes major change to Jeffrey Dahmer series after backlash from viewers Jeffrey, who is commonly referred to as the Milwaukee Monster, was murdered while serving 15 consecutive life sentences at the Columbia Correctional Facility in Wisconsin. But who killed him and why? Loading the player... WATCH: Have you watched the Netflix series yet? Who killed Jeffrey Dahmer and why? Jeffrey Dahmer was only three years into serving his 957-year sentence when he was beaten to death by his fellow inmate, Christopher Scarver, on November 28, 1994. Scarver, who was serving a 25-year sentence for armed robbery and murder, had been admitted to the prison at around the same time as Dahmer in 1992. Speaking to The New York Post back in 2015, Scarver revealed that Dahmer was known to frequently taunt the other inmates and would upset them by fashioning food to look like severed limbs. MORE: Who plays Jeffrey Dahmer in Netflix's Monster? Inside Evan Peters' chilling transformation MORE: Netflix's Monster: Backlash over Jeffrey Dahmer series explained "He crossed the line with some people — prisoners, prison staff. Some people who are in prison are repentant — but he was not one of them ," he said. Jeffrey Dahmer was killed by a fellow inmate The prisoner went on to reveal that Dahmer had at least one guard escorting him at all times when he was out of his cell due to friction with other … [Read more...] about Netflix’s Monster: Who killed Jeffrey Dahmer and why?

September 28, 2022 - 13:38 BST Prince Edward's wife Sophie Wessex has sustained several injuries on holidays over the years - but did you know about her skiing accident? The Countess of Wessex , 57, is likely excited for the approaching winter months, as it means she can get back to her favourite hobby – skiing! READ: Sophie Wessex's nasty accident almost made her miss crucial royal event Prince Edward and his wife regularly take to the slopes in St. Moritz, and while both the couple and their children, Lady Louise Windsor , 18, and James, Viscount Severn , 14, are accomplished skiers, Sophie has suffered several mishaps on the slopes. Loading the player... WATCH: The Countess of Wessex: Everything you need to know about Sophie The royal first took a tumble way back in 2000, when she was 35 years old. At the time she was working at the public relations firm she founded, and was photographed returning to work on crutches following a nasty fall. SEE: Sophie Wessex's touching nod to the Queen that you might have missed LOOK: 10 photos showing the Countess of Wessex's unbreakable bond with her late mother-in-law the Queen In 2004, the then 39-year-old returned to the UK on crutches once more after pulling a muscle in her right leg while skiing. The exact details of Sophie's accident are not known, but it was reported that visibility was poor when she got hurt. The mother-of-two declined the offer of a stretcher, insisting that she could make her own way to a doctor. Sophie Wessex hobbling on crutches "The Countess pulled a calf muscle but it is not serious," revealed her spokeswoman. "She was checked out by a doctor and discharged after 20 minutes. Fortunately, nothing was broken." READ: Countess Sophie's heartache over daughter Lady Louise Windsor's big decision Sophie was not so lucky in 2011 when she suffered an injury just days before … [Read more...] about Accident-prone Sophie Wessex’s painful injury on action-packed holiday