Lewes Bonfire Celebrations

Crowds line streets for Lewes bonfire celebrations

The bonfire societies spend months producing effigies which are paraded through the streets.

Firefighters attacked during Bonfire Night disorder

Police and firefighters were targeted by fireworks, bricks and bottles in pockets of disorder across Scotland.

Thousands to attend UK's largest bonfire event

Up to 60,000 people attend Lewes Bonfire Night which takes place every year.

Students warned after Bonfire Night firework 'war'

Meanwhile, some students in Nottingham tell of their fears after the fireworks "war" on Bonfire Night.

Bonfire Night treats: Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipes for hand pies

Two hand pies for Guy Fawkes Night (and beyond): curry-spiced mozzarella and spinach pastries or, for the sweet of tooth, sour cherry and sumac hand pies. For anyone who’ll be standing outside on ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Police attacked with fireworks, bricks and bottles in Bonfire Night disorder

Officers were given stop and search powers to help prevent disorder during a Bonfire Night which saw missiles thrown at police.

Police helicopter footage shows firework attacks as 19 arrested

Officers said residents in Edinburgh and Glasgow were left terrified by the "targeted" disorder.

Texas A&M to mark 25th anniversary of campus bonfire collapse that killed 12

Texas A&M University is set to mark the anniversary of the campus bonfire tragedy that killed 12 people and injured dozens more 25 years ago

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

Janelle Monáe goes full E.T. as celebrities don costumes to mark Halloween

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Dodgers to celebrate World Series victory with parade and stadium celebration

The Los Angeles Dodgers have celebrated their eighth World Series championship with a downtown parade and a stadium gathering featuring Shohei Ohtani and other star players

Sports - ABC News - November 1

India celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights

A time for feasts, prayers and fireworks, Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India.

Exhibition celebrates 'diverse and powerful women'

World - Yahoo News - November 17

Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no

In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.

Axelrod: Celebrities endorsing Harris a 'useful exercise'

Democratic strategist David Axelrod commented on Vice President Harris’s campaigning strategies, noting that her use of celebrity endorsements is a “useful exercise.” “At this point, you're ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Thousands gather for colorful celebration at Taiwan Pride parade

Thousands have gathered on the streets of Taipei for the Taiwan Pride parade, one of Asia’s largest annual celebrations of inclusivity

World - ABC News - October 26

Ancelotti slams Barça celebrations in Clásico rout

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was unhappy with how Barcelona's bench celebrated their fourth goal after seeing his side beaten 4-0 in Saturday's Clásico at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 3-9

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Nov. 3-9 include actor Emma Stone, singer SZA and TV chef Gordon Ramsay

Entertainment - ABC News - October 28

Ballon d'Or should be a celebration, but for the women's game, it's a disgrace

The same issues continue to preside towards women's football by the Ballon d'Or ceremony.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Armie Hammer Launches HammerTime Podcast

Armie Hammer’s career sunk after he was accused of sexual assault and making shocking comments about cannibalism. He said he hopes to learn from his show’s guests.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30

Democrats are leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?

Kamala Harris has Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé

Entertainment - ABC News - October 30

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