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John Lithgow ‘very intimidated’ to play Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV series

1 week ago | westmeathexaminer.ie | Casey Cooper-Fiske

By Casey Cooper-Fiske, PA Entertainment Reporter US actor John Lithgow has said he is “very excited” and “very intimidated” to play wizard and Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in a new Harry Potter TV series. The upcoming HBO Original series has creator JK Rowling as its executive producer, and will feature a brand new cast while aiming to stay authentic to the original books.
Students debate social media ban at EU Model Council

2 weeks ago | westmeathexaminer.ie | Peter Power

by Peter Power, Head of the European Commission Representation in Dublin Protecting young people online in the EU was the focus of this year’s hotly contested Model Council of the European Union debate for secondary schools, which took place in Dublin Castle on 28 March. Teams from schools across Ireland, each playing the role of an EU Member State, skilfully debated a proposed ban on social media for under-16s, with lively interventions and opposing views.
Evanilson scores twice to earn Bournemouth draw at West Ham

2 weeks ago | westmeathexaminer.ie | Andy Sims

By Andy Sims, PA Evanilson scored twice to deny Graham Potter his fourth win as West Ham boss as Bournemouth grabbed a 2-2 draw at the London Stadium. Niclas Fullkrug and Jarrod Bowen looked to have answered their manager’s pre-match rallying cry to not let the season fizzle out with second-half goals after Evanilson had struck before the break.
Departing Kevin De Bruyne set for final Manchester derby

2 weeks ago | westmeathexaminer.ie | Andy Hampson

By Andy Hampson, PA Kevin De Bruyne is set to play his last Manchester derby as City make the short journey to Old Trafford on Sunday. The Belgian playmaker announced on Friday he is to leave City this summer after a glorious decade at the club in which his successes have included six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
Red Bull replace Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda after two races

4 weeks ago | westmeathexaminer.ie | Philip Duncan

By Philip Duncan, PA F1 Correspondent Liam Lawson’s dramatic axing after just two races with Red Bull has been confirmed by the Formula One team. Red Bull said they had a “duty of care to protect” Lawson after demoting him to Racing Bulls and replacing him with Yuki Tsunoda for the Japanese driver’s home race in Suzuka a week on Sunday. New Zealander Lawson’s time at Red Bull was plunged into uncertainty after a desperate weekend in China.
Lando Norris admits McLaren nerves over potential title scrap with Oscar Piastri

1 month ago | westmeathexaminer.ie | Philip Duncan

By Philip Duncan, PA F1 Correspondent Lando Norris has admitted his McLaren team will be “nervous” about the prospect of him going head-to-head with team-mate Oscar Piastri for the world championship. Norris, 25, and Piastri, 23, both have one victory each after the opening two rounds of the new Formula One season with McLaren holding an early advantage over their rivals.
F1 broadcast of Hamilton-Leclerc swap was a joke – Ferrari boss Vasseur | Westmeath Examiner

1 month ago | westmeathexaminer.ie | Philip Duncan

By Philip Duncan, PA F1 Correspondent, Shanghai Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur took aim at Formula One’s “joke” broadcast of the Chinese Grand Prix as he accused the sport of deliberately creating a show when Lewis Hamilton offered to move aside for Charles Leclerc. Hamilton volunteered to allow team-mate Leclerc through for fifth as he struggled for speed. However, Hamilton’s radio message was not shown on the international feed.
Marcus Smith back for England as Steve Borthwick targets Six Nations glory

1 month ago | westmeathexaminer.ie | Duncan Bech

By Duncan Bech, PA England Rugby Correspondent Steve Borthwick insists England will play with ambition and courage against Wales in Cardiff in their determination to become Guinness Six Nations champions. Borthwick has made four changes in personnel and three positional switches for Saturday’s clash, including recalling Marcus Smith at full-back and giving Tommy Freeman a first Test start at outside centre.
Gene Hackman’s pacemaker recorded ‘last event’ on February 17th, sheriff says

1 month ago | westmeathexaminer.ie | Helen William

By Helen William, PA Tests on Gene Hackman’s pacemaker show that he was alive on February 17th when a “last event” was recorded, nine days before his body was discovered with his wife’s at their home, police said. The two-time Oscar winner, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead, along with one of their dogs, at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Wednesday, and police said there were no apparent signs of foul play.
Ex Galatasaray star Didier Drogba tells club’s fans Jose Mourinho ‘not a racist’

1 month ago | westmeathexaminer.ie | Ian Parker

By Ian Parker, PA Didier Drogba has come to the defence of his old boss and ‘dad’ Jose Mourinho after the Ivorian’s former club Galatasaray accused the Portuguese of making racist statements.