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The Independent UK · Feb 5

Finding Father Christmas review – A conspiracy is unearthed in this appealing slice of festive whimsy

3/5 A finely balanced performance from Bafta winner Lenny Rush is at the heart of this unusual blend of detective thriller, grief memoir and science lesson

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025

Space scientist Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock: ‘Children should reach for the stars’

Before giving the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, The Sky at Night presenter explains why having a ‘big, powerful dream’ can help kids succeed.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025

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‘I’m having so much fun!’ Lenny Rush on fame, Father Christmas and why Essex needs to watch out

In his joyous new comedy Finding Father Christmas, the star is on a mission to prove Santa really exists – and he’s got Stephen Fry to help him! He talks magic, trampoline mayhem and finally getting behind the wheel of a car

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2025

'Necessary for the future of humankind': Who was honored at the first-ever Global Space Awards?

The winners of the inaugural Global Space Awards were recently announced at a star-studded ceremony at London's Natural History Museum. The event championed innovation and sustainability, while also celebrating the life of a late NASA astronaut.

LiveScience · Dec 12, 2025

‘It’s human conceit to think we’re alone’: life must extend beyond Earth, leading space scientist says

Exclusive: It is imperative humans expand their understanding of space, argues Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2025

‘The best advice I’ve ever been given’: celebrities share their wisdom

Words of encouragement, words of courage, wise words… Some of our most influential figures share the advice that’s helped them most

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2024

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James Webb Space Telescope is 'science and magic rolled together,' says iconic astronomer Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Maggie Aderin-Pocock tells us about the power of the James Webb Space Telescope and how she inspires disadvantaged students to enter STEM.

LiveScience · Oct 6, 2024

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock: ‘The universe doesn’t frighten me. Words do’

The space scientist, 56, talks about science and diversity, being made a Barbie, dyslexia and why she told Jools Holland we’d encounter aliens by the end of the year

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2024

‘It opens eyes’: How one UK school has welcomed and learned from refugees

Staff at Essex primary describe struggle to secure support and the difference a charity’s specialist training made

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2024

Space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock: ‘I was underestimated as a child. I want to tell kids to reach for the stars’

The Sky at Night presenter on science, school and Star Trek

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2024

New year honours 2024: awards for Shirley Bassey, Mary Earps and Michael Eavis

Author Jilly Cooper and actor Emilia Clarke also honoured

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2023

‘She campaigned tirelessly’: Guardian readers nominate Black Britons worthy of a postage stamp

After an all-star panel told us who they would celebrate to mark Black History Month, we asked readers for their suggestions

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023

Inspirational Black British women you should know about

The Black British women who have helped shape history

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2023

‘Look back and marvel’: how will today’s science be viewed in 2123?

As the Royal Society’s Summer Science exhibition opens we ask four experts for their predictions

Belfast Live · Apr 16, 2023

Events taking place in Belfast to celebrate Earth Day 2023

NI Science Festival has teamed up with the collective Brink! for a series of shows and discussions

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2023

From starlet to scientist — these are the most iconic Barbies of all time

As Barbie introduces its first doll with Down’s syndrome, we look some iconic versions of the world’s most famous doll and chart how far she’s come

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2023

I used to dream of having a doll that looked like me. I hope this Barbie inspires girls to dream bigger

The Barbie modelled on me is awe-inspiring – a space scientist with her own telescope, says Sky at Night presenter Maggie Aderin-Pocock

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Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2023

OPINION - The Standard View: Wayne Couzens could have been stopped. The Met must do more than say ‘sorry’ – again

He could have been stopped. Wayne Couzens, the Met PC responsible for the kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard, had a history that should have ended his career before March 2021.

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

British scientist honoured for International Women’s Day with one-of-a-kind Barbie doll

A one-off likeness of space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock has been made in celebration of IWD and British Science Week.

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

British scientist honoured with unique Barbie doll for International Women’s Day

A one-off likeness of space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock has been made in celebration of IWD and British Science Week.

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