Netflix's AI Willy Wonka voice sparks fury
Netflix's The Golden Ticket uses AI to recreate Gene Wilder's voice, sparking backlash with subscribers calling it 'deeply evil' and 'AI necromantic slop'.
Netflix's The Golden Ticket uses AI to recreate Gene Wilder's voice, sparking backlash with subscribers calling it 'deeply evil' and 'AI necromantic slop'.
Angel Fernandez, 22, used her 6ft 7in height to earn $5M on OnlyFans in two years, buying four rental properties. She says her height intimidates insecure men.
Commodore's new Callback flip phone blocks social media and web browsers at system level, supports 99% of Android apps, and includes a retro game emulator. Priced from £409.74, pre-orders open June 30.
Citigroup has hired a veteran UBS rates salesman to bolster its hedge fund coverage team in London, as the bank expands its prime brokerage business.
Regatta's sale offers festival camping gear from £5.60, perfect for Reading and Leeds. Tents, sleeping bags, chairs, and more to keep you comfortable.
Lloyds Banking Group will retire the Halifax brand, converting all customer accounts to Lloyds over time. No job cuts are announced, and branches will rebrand by 2027.
Maroon 5 performs at BST Hyde Park on July 3, 2026. Last-minute tickets are available from viagogo, Seat Unique, and Ticketmaster, with prices starting at £70.
Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is open to leaving the club this summer, with Leeds United's Illan Meslier identified as a potential replacement on a free transfer.
Toblerone and Swarovski collaborate on a limited-edition crystal-encrusted chocolate bar, priced at £1,500, with only 100 pieces available worldwide.
Martin Lewis warns 300,000 eligible families are missing out on up to £2,000 a year through the Tax-Free Childcare scheme, urging a name change to boost uptake.
Ultrasound cakes featuring edible scan images are trending among expectant parents, with Cake Box reporting a surge in demand as families celebrate pregnancy milestones.
London has seven bars on the 2026 Europe's 50 Best Bars list, the most of any city, earning it the title of 'undisputed cocktail capital of Europe'.
Three London restaurants—Burro, Taq, and Mazarine—were added to the Michelin Guide in June 2026, putting them in contention for future Michelin stars.
Personalised number plate sales have doubled as businesses use unique registrations for viral marketing. The DVLA reports a surge in high-value plates.
Green School for Girls in Isleworth cancelled its Year 11 prom after a heatwave hit 37°C. The school rescheduled to July 2 and launched a GoFundMe for air-conditioning units to keep the venue cool.
Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher have quit The Voice UK judging panel after one series, leaving ITV to urgently find replacements for series 15. Production for series 14 is complete.
A single dad flew from London to Kosovo for a day trip, spending just £88 total—less than a typical British seaside outing. Flights cost only £42.
Score the ESPA Summer Glow Bundle at Lookfantastic for £55, saving 31% on luxury skincare. Includes cleanser, serum, moisturizer, and mist.
Olivia Rodrigo becomes the first celebrity to have a full Lego range, with five exclusive sets launching August 1. Sets include a dual guitar, vinyl record, and concert moon, priced from £24.99 to £109.99.
From July, Camden enforces a Public Spaces Protection Order allowing police to fine drinkers £100 for anti-social behaviour, aiming to curb alcohol-related issues while permitting responsible drinking.
Victor Willis, lead singer of Village People, has died at 75 from a short illness. Tributes pour in for the YMCA co-writer.
Sainsbury's offers a £8 Picky Bits deal, providing an easy instant dinner option for Netflix nights, with a selection of snacks and dips.
Celebrity Big Brother is reportedly set to be axed by ITV after not airing since April 2025, amid difficulty signing celebrities due to BBC's The Celebrity Traitors.
Wayve, a self-driving car startup, has raised $1.05bn at an £8.6bn valuation, marking London's largest private capital raise and boosting the LSE's private market ambitions.
Amazon UK slashes £80 off the Vax Carpet Cleaner, now £169.99. This powerful upholstery and carpet washer is a top home deal.
Amazon's beauty sale offers Olay Eye Gel at 53% off, reducing the price to £10.99. The hydrating gel targets dark circles and puffiness for a refreshed look.
No7's Beauty Vault 2026 offers £181.60 worth of eight full-size skincare and makeup products for only £39.95. The full lineup is revealed early, and waitlist members get a chance to win a £250 travel voucher.
An Australian woman in London has been slammed online after saying Brits are 'soft' for shutting down schools and transport during a heatwave that has killed 1,300 across Europe.
West Green Road in Seven Sisters is the hub for London's Congolese community, celebrating DR Congo's first World Cup qualification in 52 years ahead of a match against England.
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