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The Top Five Films and TV Shows to Watch this Week (10th - 14th November 2025)
November is the time of the year where the most intense dramas make their way onto our TV screens. This week, they are definitely coming in thick and fast with these five unmissable moments that you have to watch over the next few days…
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‘I know our community will want to help’- Elected Mayor says in response to Caribbean hurricane crisis
Island nations in the Caribbean Sea affected by Hurricane Melissa are still left in chaos after Met Office named ‘Storm of the Century’ Hurricane Melissa caused mass devastation to many settlements.
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Theatre Review: Crazy For You
On the 4th of November, Cassio Productions’ Crazy For You opened at Watford Palace Theatre with a spectacular performance full of music, comedy and energy.
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Coming soon to the Pump House Theatre Company Watford - ‘Rope’ by Patrick Hamilton
The Pump House Theatre Company in Watford is proud to present ‘Rope’ by Patrick Hamilton.
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The Top Five Films and TV Shows to Watch this Week (4th - 7th November 2025)
Old friends are sadly leaving us, whilst new and familiar ones are coming back to keep us entertained this week! From spooky films to school based dramas, here are my five must-see features to watch over the next five days...
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Watford Women Defeat Actonians Football Club
Watford Women FC beat Actonians Football Club 5-0 at their away game on Sunday.
Entertainment
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Trump has 'obligation' to sue 'very dishonest' BBC
Donald Trump has said he has an "obligation" to sue the BBC over an edit of a speech he gave before the US Capitol riot in 2021.
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Sally Kirkland, famous for her Oscar-nominated roles in The Sting and Anna, dies aged 84
Sally Kirkland, a former model and Oscar nominated actress known for her roles in films such as Anna, The Sting and JFK has died aged 84.
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Author Dame Jilly Cooper died after fall at home, inquest finds
Dame Jilly Cooper died from a head injury after falling at her home in Gloucestershire, an inquest has found.
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BBC staff seemed fed up of Tim Davie's 'nothing to see' approach
As he addressed his staff, the BBC's outgoing director-general Tim Davie sounded remarkably upbeat given the events of the last few days.
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Police release update on Bob Vylan Glastonbury investigation
Police say they have interviewed a man over comments made during punk-rap duo Bob Vylan's set at Glastonbury.
National News
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Starmer vows to fight any plots to oust him - as Labour MPs fear major budget backlash
Sir Keir Starmer is vowing to fight any challenge to his leadership rather than stand aside, amid claims of plotting by MPs being compared to TV's The Traitors.
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Trump has 'obligation' to sue 'very dishonest' BBC
Donald Trump has said he has an "obligation" to sue the BBC over an edit of a speech he gave before the US Capitol riot in 2021.
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Thousands of NHS staff to be made redundant after funding agreed
Thousands of job cuts at the NHS will go ahead after the £1bn needed to fund the redundancies was approved by the Treasury.
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New law could help tackle AI-generated child abuse at source, says watchdog
Groups tackling AI-generated child sexual abuse material could be given more powers to protect children online under a proposed new law.
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Samantha Morton calls for manslaughter charges over deaths of children in care
Actor and director Samantha Morton has said councils who fail to prevent the deaths of children in care should face manslaughter charges.
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Lib Dems aim to battle for hearts beyond Middle England heartland
Remember the Lib Dems? They won a record 72 seats at the general election but some party figures worry they have faded into obscurity since then.
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Government to reconsider whether to give compensation to Waspi women
A decision not to award compensation to the Waspi women will be reconsidered by the government because of undisclosed "evidence", the Work and Pensions Secretary has said.
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AI to tackle truancy by setting school attendance targets
All schools will be set individual targets for attendance, powered by AI, in a bid to tackle the growing classroom absence crisis.
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Snapchat groomer jailed for sexually assaulting and raping young girls
A senior NHS manager, described by a judge as "devious, scheming and manipulative", has been jailed for 28 years for raping and sexually assaulting girls he groomed on Snapchat.
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91 prisoners freed in error over past seven months
A total of 91 prisoners were freed by mistake between the start of April and the end of October, the latest Ministry of Justice (MoJ) figures show.
Sports News
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Grand Slam of Darts: Michael van Gerwen ends Gary Anderson's 17-year record as Beau Greaves registers victory
Gary Anderson is out in the group stages of the Grand Slam for the first time in his career after a 5-2 loss to Michael van Gerwen.
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Autumn Nations Series: Fin Smith out of England squad to face New Zealand as Ollie Chessum and Tommy Freeman miss out to injury
England have made seven changes to their starting team for Saturday's Autumn Nations Series match against New Zealand, with Fin Smith missing out on the squad.
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Ivan Toney transfers news: Premier League clubs enquire about return for striker after Saudi move
A number of Premier League clubs are believed to have started enquiries about bringing Ivan Toney back to England.
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Wales captain Jac Morgan out of Autumn Nations Series as side prepare for crunch Japan Test ahead of World Cup draw
Wales captain Jac Morgan will miss the rest of the Autumn Nations Series with a dislocated shoulder.
Technology News
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New law could help tackle AI-generated child abuse at source, says watchdog
Groups tackling AI-generated child sexual abuse material could be given more powers to protect children online under a proposed new law.
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California governor Gavin Newsom accuses Donald Trump of 'abdicating responsibility' over green energy at COP30
A possible Democratic contender for the White House says he's at the COP summit with an "open hand not a closed fist" - as he vowed not to let China dominate the green space.
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Drug breakthrough could substantially slow progression of motor neurone disease, say scientists
Scientists have discovered a new medicine that they say offers hope of substantially slowing the progress of motor neurone disease.
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COP30: Climate summit kicks off with plea to work together - despite Trump-shaped hole
The biggest climate meeting of the year opened in Brazil on Monday aiming to bring countries together, amid a difficult global backdrop of backlash to climate policies in Europe and an absent United States.
Business News
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Unemployment rate jumps to highest level since late 2020 ahead of budget
The UK's jobless rate has risen to a level not seen since late 2020, according to official figures released ahead of the budget.
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Former Petrofac chief seeks £40m for offshore wind group Venterra
The former chief executive of Petrofac, the oilfield services group which collapsed last month, is in talks to raise tens of millions of pounds for the offshore wind energy group he set up four years ago.
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Chancellor's own goals have exacerbated budget challenges
There are more people looking for fewer jobs in Britain today than there were a year ago.
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Competition watchdog hit by further board departures
The UK competition regulator has been hit by another spate of boardroom exits less than a year after its chair was forced out by ministers as part of their efforts to spur economic growth.
World News
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Dozens of protesters storm COP30 venue in Brazil
Dozens of protesters have forced their way into the COP30 climate summit venue and clashed with security guards at the entrance.
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UK stops some intelligence sharing with US over boat strikes in Caribbean
The UK has stopped sharing some intelligence with the US on suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean following concerns over America's strikes against the vessels.
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Hundreds of Russian troops roll into key frontline Ukrainian city 'Mad Max-style', video appears to show
Hundreds of Russian troops have pushed deeper into eastern Ukrainian cities 'Mad Max-style', video released by the Russians appears to show.
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At least 12 killed after suicide bombing in Pakistan
At least 12 people have been killed in a suicide bombing outside the gates of a court in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad, the country's interior minister has said.
Political News
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Starmer vows to fight any plots to oust him - as Labour MPs fear major budget backlash
Sir Keir Starmer is vowing to fight any challenge to his leadership rather than stand aside, amid claims of plotting by MPs being compared to TV's The Traitors.
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Government to reconsider whether to give compensation to Waspi women
A decision not to award compensation to the Waspi women will be reconsidered by the government because of undisclosed "evidence", the Work and Pensions Secretary has said.
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New law could help tackle AI-generated child abuse at source, says watchdog
Groups tackling AI-generated child sexual abuse material could be given more powers to protect children online under a proposed new law.
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Thousands of NHS staff to be made redundant after funding agreed
Thousands of job cuts at the NHS will go ahead after the £1bn needed to fund the redundancies was approved by the Treasury.
Strange News
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Missed congeniality: Beauty pageant organiser accused of calling contestant a 'dumbhead'
The organiser of Miss Universe has told Sky News he cannot stand down from his position - despite allegations he was aggressive towards a contestant.
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Glasgow Central: Rush-hour delays after swan found on tracks at major UK railway station
Rail passengers in Scotland faced major delays and cancellations during Monday evening's rush hour after a swan was found on the line at the country's busiest railway station.
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Police in Derbyshire solve mystery of crocodile found in canal
Police hunting for a crocodile in Derbyshire have said the search turned out to be "more fluff than fear".
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Long-lost Spanish treasure worth $1m discovered off Florida coast
Long-lost Spanish treasure worth an estimated $1m (£740,000) has been discovered off the coast of Florida.
Videos
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Starmer vows to fight any plots to oust him - as Labour MPs fear major budget backlash
Sir Keir Starmer is vowing to fight any challenge to his leadership rather than stand aside, amid claims of plotting by MPs being compared to TV's The Traitors.
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Dozens of protesters storm COP30 venue in Brazil
Dozens of protesters have forced their way into the COP30 climate summit venue and clashed with security guards at the entrance.
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At least 12 killed after suicide bombing in Pakistan
At least 12 people have been killed in a suicide bombing outside the gates of a court in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad, the country's interior minister has said.
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91 prisoners freed in error over past seven months
A total of 91 prisoners were freed by mistake between the start of April and the end of October, the latest Ministry of Justice (MoJ) figures show.