‘Little jewel’ Scots shop you’ve never heard of crowned the best local business in UK

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A LITTLE-KNOWN shop that you’ve probably never heard of in Scotland has been crowned the best local business across the UK.Annie Mo’s is a well-loved, family-run furniture retailer located on Aberdeen’s busiest shopping street, Union Street.2Annie Mo’s shop in Aberdeen was crowned the best local business in the UKCredit: Dandelion_Creative_Studio2The shop opened over 33 years ago and is run by a mother-and-daughter duo Judith and Emily McDonaldCredit: Dandelion_Creative_StudioIt is run by mum and daughter duo Judith and Emily McDonald, who first opened the store in the Granite City back in 1991.And it has now been named the UK’s Favourite Local Business in a national competition sponsored by Miconex.Over 1,000 different businesses across Britain competed for the prestigious award.Shops in all different sectors including retail and hospitality that are part of Miconex’s Town and City Gift Card programmes were considered for the accolade.READ MORE IN MONEYOver 4,000 people voted in the competition, with Annie Mo’s receiving the most votes in the UK.The shop is one of 320 businesses that is part of the Aberdeen Gift Card, which was introduced by Aberdeen Inspired in 2020.I don’t think winning the UK’s Favourite Local Business has really sunk in yet. We’re just a small shop doing our best and I’m so proud of the whole teamEmily McDonaldThe cards encourage ‘shop local’ and can be spent with both big brands and indie businesses. Staff at Annie Mo’s also won a £500 Aberdeen Gift Card along with the award, which Emily says will be used for a staff night out.She said: “I don’t think winning the UK’s Favourite Local Business has really sunk in yet. “We’re just a small shop doing our best and I’m so proud of the whole team and so thankful to our customers. The little-known shopping gem where you can get Body Shop lip balms for a quid, super comfy pillows & even pet bargains”The Aberdeen Gift Card is such a good idea for encouraging local spending and providing tangible support for local businesses just like ours. “The choice on offer with the card makes it an ideal Christmas gift, for friends or for your staff.”Shona Byrne, project manager with Aberdeen Inspired who oversees the gift card scheme for the city, hailed the team at Annie Mo’s and said it was a ” magnificent achievement”.She said: “We have always known that Annie Mo’s is one of Aberdeen’s most-loved shops – but for it to be named the UK’s Favourite Local Business in a national competition is a magnificent achievement.“Judith and Emily don’t just run a shop – they are curators of a Granite City institution and tireless champions for the vibrancy and importance of our city centre.“Annie Mo’s is an exemplar of what local businesses can and should be – a bedrock in the community and a driver for the economy, leading the way with vision and passion.“They richly deserve the prestigious accolade of the UK’s Favourite Local Business and I know everyone in the city will join all of us here at Aberdeen Inspired in congratulating them.”Support worker Deborah Luke was selected at random from the entries for Annie Mo’s won a £1,000 Aberdeen Gift Card as part of the competition.When you step in the shop it’s just magical… It’s laid out beautifully and the staff are lovely. It’s a little jewel of a shopDeborah LukeAnd she hailed the shop for being a “little jewel” in the city, and that the store is “just magical”.Deborah said: “Annie Mo’s is on one of the main streets in Aberdeen and when you step in the shop it’s just magical and my favourite local business in the city. “It’s laid out beautifully and the staff are lovely. It’s a little jewel of a shop. “I don’t earn a huge amount, but I love to treat myself to an item at Annie Mo’s as a treat for working hard, like the Christmas decoration I bought the other day which they wrapped up beautifully in brown paper.Top 6 UK’s Favourite Local BusinessTHE top five rankings for the UK’s Favourite Local Business have been revealed.Annie Mo’s in Aberdeen – home furniture shopW Hurst & Son Ltd on the Isle of Wight – hardware retailerSisters & Misters in Falkirk – womens and mens designer clothes and fashionThe Ethical Gift Shop & Refillery in Aberdeenshire – handcrafted, eco-friendly gifts and homewares shopGames Crusade in Harrogate – toy shopRhode Island Coffee in North West England – hospitality brand“I’ve always dreamt of being able to really splash out in Annie Mo’s and I’m just so happy to have won the Aberdeen Gift Card and so glad to see Annie Mo’s win UK’s Favourite Local Business. “I really believe in ‘shop where you stay’ to support my community but also because I think it’s just a better experience, you get good service and the chance to see things in person.”Colin Munro, managing director of Miconex, added: “Congratulations to Annie Mo’s for winning the UK’s Favourite Local Business title and to every business who was nominated in the competition. “The nominations showed just how valued local businesses are within our communities. “In our 2024 research, 98 per cent of people said support for local was important to them, and 82 per cent said supporting local businesses has become more important to them over the past 12 months. Read more on the Scottish Sun”Local gift cards like the Aberdeen Gift Card not only offer uneatable local choice, they offer tangible support for local businesses of all types and sizes.”Secret to successANNIE Mo’s is operated by mother and daughter team Judith and Emily McDonald.And Emily says that an innovative approach to marketing is key to maintaining longevity as a small business.She said: “I never really planned to go into the family business but after finishing my retail management degree at Aberdeen’s RGU, I worked at Annie Mo’s temporarily but really enjoyed learning more about the business so I ended up staying on and I’m glad I did. “I think you have to be creative with marketing a small business now. In retail, people enjoy the experiential side of things and we’re able to bring the Annie Mo’s brand to life with our events and pop-ups.“As well as regular events in Annie Mo’s, a few years ago we were asked to furnish a 5-bedroom house in Chapelton for a developer. “It’s a stunning home and everything in it from the wall art to the bedroom furniture is from Annie Mo’s. Once a year, we turn it into a shop. “We have a guy selling cinnamon buns and it’s a really relaxed atmosphere with people from the community visiting and staying a while.“We’ve got our biggest ever pop up coming up at a beautiful local venue. We’re hiring a second van and will be taking 7-8 van loads packed with sofas, tables, pre lit Christmas trees and more to transform the barn into a winter wonderland. “The vision is to have each section in a different colour theme with matching furniture and accessories. We’ll invite our customers along and they can visit the pop up, go to the café and have a real festive experience. “Being a city centre business, we don’t have parking so it’s good to think outside the box and give customers other ways to experience your brand.“Social media is another way we encourage our customers to interact with our brand and we try to give a behind the scenes look at what’s going on each day at Annie Mo’s, from what the delivery guys are delivering that day to what people are buying in store. “It’s not overly planned and I think that feels more authentic. Customers say they love following along and check our channels first thing when they wake up!”

Rogers Sports and Media cuts a “few dozen” jobs in its audio business

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TORONTO — Rogers Sports and Media has cut what it says are a “few dozen” jobs in its audio business.
Company spokesperson Charmaine Khan says the radio industry is continuing to feel the pressure of an uncertain advertising market.
She says Rogers has made some difficult but necessary changes impacting roles in several markets.
Khan says the company recognized and thanked the employees who are leaving the company for their dedication.
Rogers has 56 radio stations across the country.
It also has a podcast and streaming audio network.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 20, 2024.
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Laufey Wears Fall Florals to Concert Film Premiere

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Laufey made her way to the premiere of her concert film on Tuesday night, wearing an ethereal gown to match her style of music.The musician walked along the red carpet on November 19 at the AMC Theater at The Grove in Los Angeles to celebrate the premiere of her film, Laufey’s A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl. The movie is the full recording of her showstopping performance at the legendary music venue in her home of Los Angeles. Directed by Sam Wrench, who also brought Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour to the big screen, the movie shows Laufey’s incredible night singing alongside the Los Angeles Philharmonic, along with behind-the-scenes footage about her preparations for the show.For the occasion, Laufey wore a long flowing, floral dress that was symbolic of her melodic voice. The dress was long-sleeved — perfect for a fall evening — and was made of layers of sheer fabric.Brian Gove/Getty ImagesLaufey kept her glam simple and chic, with a glowing base, manicured brows, and a soft pink lip. She let her chocolate brown hair flow loosely down her back and wore simple rings on her fingers.The singer told Teen Vogue last year that her personal style, or “Laufeycore,” is similar to her music: “So timeless with maybe a little bit of an edge, which is actually maybe a little girly.”“It’s a lot of classic pieces, vintage jeans, cardigans, a lot of ribbons. For shoes, it’s loafers, Mary Janes, and ballet flats,” she continued.Brian Gove/Getty ImagesThe Icelandic-Chinese musician caught the eye of many over the last few years after going viral on TikTok during the pandemic for her unique sound and jazz-pop-infused songs. She has since released two studio albums — Everything I Know About Love in 2022 and Bewitched in 2023 — and has gone on world tours for both. Laufey’s Bewitched album secured a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.The award-winning musician will sit down for a conversation as well as perform at the 2024 Teen Vogue Summit on Saturday, November 23. Learn more about this year’s event and the full slate of speakers here.

Target Day 20 early Black Friday Deals of the Day now live from $3: BOGO 50% off book gifts, Apple Watch, more

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The Day 20 Target early Black Friday Deals of the Day are now live. Featuring discounts on gaming racing wheels, Apple Watch SE, Shark robotic cleaning systems, and a notable BOGO book sale just in time for gift giving season, all of today’s deals will be live through today only for Target Circle members. You can check out all of the day 20 deals on this landing page and we will take a closer look down below. 

Target Day 20 early Black Friday Deals of the Day

Every day this month Target is offering up a collection of 24-hour deals featuring between 3 and 4 highlight mini sale events, some of which containing hundreds of different items like today’s book sale. 

Ranging both paperback and hardcover options for adults right through to a giant collection of options for the kids – Bluey, Paw Patrol, Disney, Hello Kitty, Spider-Man, and much more, there are literally 50 pages worth of titles eligible for today’s Buy Get One 50% off right now with individual books starting from just $3. 

As far as the Apple Watch SE deals go, you might want to side step these unless you have some Target store credit in the holster. You’ll find both of the configurations on sale in today’s Target sale for a touch less over at Amazon right now starting from $189 shipped. 

Here’s a quick look at all of the deals on tap today – just remember you need to sign up for a FREE Target Circle membership to score the discounted prices:

And here’s a look ahead at the deals on the horizon for Target’s daily Black Friday offers:

HKUST Welcomes the “Development Outline for the Hong Kong Park of Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone”

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Prof. Nancy IP, President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), warmly welcomes the “Development Outline for the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone” (the Outline), announced by the HKSAR Government today. She believes the Outline presents a visionary strategic plan for the development of the Hong Kong Park, which will significantly boost Hong Kong’s status as an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub.With measures, such as establishing a world-class industry-academia-research platform as well as a competitive R&D transformation and pilot production base for industries, Prof. Ip said the Outline would help create a thriving I&T ecosystem. The Outline leverages Hong Kong’s strengths as an international city to attract and consolidate global resources, and fully capitalizes on the strategic position of the cooperation zone to advance targeted institutional and policy innovations. This initiative aligns well with the “Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Development Blueprint” previously launched by the Government. Prof. Ip believes that this will optimize collaborations between Hong Kong and the Mainland, leading to new models and opportunities for partnership.Prof. Ip added that HKUST aspires to be one of the first institutions to enter the Hong Kong Park, and fully supports its development. The Park’s key strategic directions in the life sciences, artificial intelligence and data science, and advanced manufacturing, closely align with HKUST’s academic and research strengths, which are actively being developed. The Government has also proposed a series of policies in the Outline to advance Hong Kong’s development as a health and medical innovation hub. These include the establishment of life and health technology research institutes and InnoLife Healthtech Hub; attracting additional local and international life science research enterprises, pharmaceutical companies, and talent to Hong Kong for research and clinical trials; further enhancing the safe and orderly flow of biological samples and medical data from the mainland, as well as facilitating the coordination of clinical trials across borders to accelerate the development of new drugs and treatments.HKUST places great importance on the strategic significance and development potential of the cooperation zone. As one of the first Hong Kong universities to establish a presence in the Shenzhen Park, by founding the HKUST Shenzhen-Hong Kong Collaborative Innovation Research Institute in 2020, the University is actively exploring further development there. HKUST looks forward to its involvement in the Hong Kong Park with great enthusiasm. The University seeks to contribute to the creation of new models, systems, and policies for cooperation through the synergistic development of its initiatives at both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Parks, supporting Hong Kong and the country’s ambitions to become an international I&T center and a robust innovative nation, respectively.About The Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (https://hkust.edu.hk/) is a world-class university committed to innovative education, research excellence, and impactful knowledge transfer. Our holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy approach is recognized globally. HKUST placed 3rd in the Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2024, and 12 subjects ranked among the world’s top 50 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. Of these, “Data Science and Artificial Intelligence” ranked first in Hong Kong and 10th in the world. Our graduates are highly competitive, consistently placing among the world’s top 30 most sought-after employees. Our research and entrepreneurship endeavors are also innovative and impactful. Over 80% of our work was rated “internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the latest Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of the Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. As of October 2024, HKUST members have founded over 1,800 active start-ups, including 10 Unicorns and 14 exits (IPO or M&A). Source & references /Public Release. View in full here.

Dsm-fermenich focuses on trio of business-driving investments

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Better utilisation of AI, expanding R&D, and improving its plant-based offering will be ingredients company dsm-fermenich’s core growth focus areas.The business aims to tap into consumer desire for health, creating “better-for-you” options. It is investing in areas including probiotics and omega-3 to respond to consumer demand for healthy ingredients, as well as delving into the market for high energy foods, said EMEA regional vice president for ingredients solutions Philipp De Simone in the video above.The company is also ramping up its R&D investment to enable its customers to speed up product launches. According to Simone, dsm has over 2,000 scientists around the world developing new products.It is also investing in artificial intelligence, Simone said. Artificial intelligence can be used to develop new cultures in the dairy space, he suggested.  The company continues to invest in ingredients for plant-based meat analogues, investing into R&D to explore taste receptors and look for ways to develop better mouthfeel, following a study showing mouthfeel was one of the key barriers behind consumer acceptance. Beyond this, it is also focused on using plant-based protein as a specialised ingredient. Finally, dsm-fermenich continues to invest in consumer insight platforms, aiming to continue responding consumer needs such as the ones above.

Full list of Hannah Swensen Mysteries movies in order of release

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Since 2015, the Hallmark Mystery channel has served a delightful blend of mystery and romance with Murder, She Baked, which later transitioned into the Hannah Swensen Mysteries series. The tenth instalment, A Sprinkle of Deceit, premiered in October 2024. Discover how to watch the Hannah Swensen Mysteries movies in order.Hannah Swensen Mysteries movies main cast, Alison Sweeney and Cameron Mathison. Photo: @alisweeneyofficial, @hallmarkmystery on Facebook (modified by author)Source: FacebookTABLE OF CONTENTSMurder, She Baked is a TV film series adapted from Joanne Fluke’s mystery novels. The show follows small-town baker Hannah Swensen, played by Alison Sweeney, who teams up with Detective Mike Kingston, portrayed by Cameron Mathison. Together, they unravel intriguing mysteries in their tight-knit community of Lake Eden.How do you watch Hannah Swensen’s Mysteries movies in order?If you want to watch the Hannah Swensen Mysteries chronologically, start with the first five movies titled Murder, She Baked, then transition to A Hannah Swensen Mystery. The franchise recently released its 10th instalment, and on 7 February 2024, Hallmark actress star Alison Sweeney shared with US Weekly about the series’ future: Read alsoBest thriller books of all time: Perfect picks for tension seekersI think the really crucial thing for Hannah is [that] we do work from the books, the wonderful Joanne Fluke books that she’s written, and she has 30 of them. So there are tons of stories and mysteries and adventures for Hannah that lie in wait for her, which is so fun.Follow the list below for all the Hannah Swensen Hallmark mysteries in order of their premiere, from oldest to latest:1. Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie MysteryRelease date: 2 May 2015Director: Mark JeanMain cast: Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Lisa DuruptThe series begins with Hannah Swensen, owner of the Cookie Jar bakery in Lake Eden, stumbling upon the shocking murder of her delivery driver. Partnering with Detective Mike Kingston, she juggles baking and amateur sleuthing, uncovering secrets in her small Minnesota town.2. Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding MysteryRead alsoWhich Golden Girl died first? Cast, ages, names and key factsMurder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery cover. Photo: @HatefulJosh on XSource: TwitterRelease date: 23 November 2015Director: Kristoffer TaboriMain cast: Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Barbara NivenIn the second instalment, the holidays are overshadowed by a local businessman’s murder. According to the official website, while juggling Christmas orders, Hannah’s investigation uncovers tangled motives, from family disputes to financial schemes, all while her connection with Mike Kingston deepens.3. Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler MysteryRelease date: 10 January 2016Director: Kristoffer TaboriMain cast: Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Barbara NivenA rival bakery shakes up Lake Eden, but the stakes rise when one of its owners is murdered. Hannah becomes the prime suspect, forcing her to investigate to clear her name and protect the Cookie Jar’s reputation.4. Murder, She Baked: A Deadly RecipeMurder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe cover. Photo: @christmastvschedule on FacebookSource: FacebookRelease date: 19 June 2016Director: Kristoffer TaboriMain cast: Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Barbara NivenRead alsoSchool Spirits season 2: Release date, cast, and everything we know so farWhen the town sheriff is murdered, Hannah and her sister Andrea stumble upon his body. Suspicion falls on Hannah’s brother-in-law, Bill. Despite promising Mike Kingston she will stay out of it, Hannah dives into the case to protect her family.5. Murder, She Baked: Just DessertsMurder, She Baked: Just Desserts cover. Photo: @hallmarkmystery on FacebookSource: FacebookRelease date: 26 March 2017Director: Kristoffer TaboriMain cast: Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Barbara NivenIn the fifth movie, as published on IMDb, Hannah’s desserts take centre stage at a baking competition, but the sweetness turns sour when Judge Leonard Bishop is murdered. Balancing her competitive spirit and investigative instincts, she teams up with Mike to uncover the truth behind the sabotage.6. Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen MysterySweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery cover. Photo: @hallmarkmystery on FacebookSource: FacebookRelease date: 8 August 2021Director: Pat WilliamsMain cast: Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Tess AtkinsFour years later, the series returns with Hannah and Mike Kingston, who are newly engaged. When a gym owner is killed, their wedding plans are put on hold as they navigate the complexities of love and justice in this engaging chapter.Read alsoDynasty soapie: cast, plot summary, full story, episodes, trailer7. Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen MysteryCarrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery cover. Photo: @hallmarkmystery on FacebookSource: FacebookRelease date: 19 May 2023Director: Pat WilliamsMain cast: Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Barbara NivenRenovations in Lake Eden reveal a skeleton, leading Hannah and Delores to uncover a decades-old mystery. Balancing her investigative instincts with personal challenges, Hannah solves a crime that ties into the town’s past.8. A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen MysteryA Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery cover. Photo: @hallmarkmystery on FacebookSource: FacebookRelease date: 6 October 2023Director: Shannon KohliMain cast: Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Barbara NivenWhile house-hunting with Delores, Hannah and her sister Michelle stumble upon a body, leading to the shocking discovery of a murdered homeowner. Airing in October 2023, the eighth movie in the series follows Hannah and her family as they unravel a chilling case close to home.9. One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen MysteryOne Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery cover. Photo: @hallmarkmystery on FacebookSource: FacebookRelease date: 5 April 2024Director: Shannon KohliMain cast: Alison Sweeney, Barbara Niven, Victor WebsterRead alsoIconic talk show host Sally Jessy Raphael: Who is she?Hannah’s baking class at a local college becomes the scene of a murder when her equipment is sabotaged. Aided by town prosecutor Chad Norton, she navigates academia’s dark secrets to uncover the killer.10. A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen MysteryA Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery cover. Photo: @hallmarkmystery on FacebookSource: FacebookRelease date: 4 October 2024Director: Kevin LeslieMain cast: Alison Sweeney, Victor Webster, Barbara NivenIn the latest instalment, Hannah and Chad follow separate leads while investigating a murder at Lonnie’s high school reunion. As hidden motives emerge, Hannah clarifies a colleague implicated in the crime while Delores explores an acting role.Who are the Hannah Swensen mysteries cast?According to Parade, the main cast includes Alison Sweeney as Hannah Swensen and Cameron Mathison as Detective Mike Kingston. Others are these:Barbara NivenTess AtkinsLisa DuruptVictor WebsterGarry ChalkGabriel HoganToby LevinsJuliana WimblesFAQSAs the mystery series continues, fans have raised intriguing questions about its storyline and characters. Here are some of the best queries, along with insightful answers.Read alsoAmanda Rosenberg: age, spouse, career, pictures, profiles, net worthHow many Hannah Swensen Mysteries movies are there? There are ten movies, including the latest, A Sprinkle of Deceit.Why did Cameron Mathison leave Hannah Swensen’s Mysteries? The actor left the Hallmark channel to sign a multi-picture deal with rivals Great American Media.Are there any Hannah Swensen Mysteries in 2024? Two films have been released: One Bad Apple (April) and A Sprinkle of Deceit (October).In what order should you watch Hannah Swensen’s Mysteries? Watch the first five Murder She Baked films, then continue with the A Hannah Swensen Mystery series.Are there going to be any more Hannah Swensen Mysteries? While there is no official confirmation, the release of A Sprinkle of Deceit in October 2024 suggests that more films may follow.Read alsoColeen Nolan age, siblings, husband, weight loss, career, worthTo fully enjoy the Hannah Swensen Mysteries movies in order, it is essential to follow their release sequence. This allows you to appreciate Hannah’s growth as a baker and her evolving relationships with the unique characters of Lake Eden.READ ALSO: Top 20 list of shows like Snowfall you can binge watch As published on Briefly.co.za, the popular FX original series Snowfall wrapped its last season in April 2023, and some die-hard fans are heartbroken. Many viewers seek to continue the intriguing series or want other shows like Snowfall to fill the gap. You can binge-watch numerous past and present great shows to get your fill of crime, drama, and suspense. Discover other shows similar to Snowfall. Source: Briefly News

Is The Buckingham Murders based on a true story? Inspiration behind the Netflix film

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Crime thriller The Buckingham Murders has landed on Netflix, and viewers have been left asking whether the movie is based on real events.The Buckingham murders premiered at the 67th BFI London Film Festival in October 2023, and is fresh from a theatrical release. Now the crime movie has landed on Netflix, it’s really gained traction and attention from global audiences. The story follows British-Indian detective Jass Bhamra, who is grieving the death of her child and takes a job transfer to Buckinghamshire.Once there, where she is assigned to investigate the the case of missing Indian child, Ishpreet. Navigating unfamiliar investigative protocols and clashes among the local Muslim and Hindu communities, the film tackles a multitude of heavy themes alongside the central story of a missing child. Many recent additions to Netflix are based on real events, including Woman of The Hour, and A Confession. This has left viewers also asking if The Buckingham Murders is based on a true story, and here’s what we’ve found out.Is The Buckingham Murders based on a true story?The Buckingham Murders isn’t based on a true story, but is inspired by elements of real events. It also takes themes from the Kate Winslet-led series, Mare of Easttown. However, lead actress Kareen Kapoor who plays Jass, wants the film to remain separate from the series.Speaking to Mashable, she wants viewers to know, “There’s no harm in actors drawing inspiration because every actor needs some sort of motivation. If that motivation comes from another actor, then so be it. Absolutely. It’s flattering to be compared to Mare of Easttown, but this is not Mare of Easttown. It’s adapted from it, yes, but this is a completely different story and film.”The film’s conflict between Muslim and Hindu communities is said to have taken inspiration from the 2022 Leicester riots, that saw tensions run to boiling point between young men in British Muslim and British Hindu communities with Indian heritage.(Image credit: IMDB)Speaking about this ethnic clash with Majestic Disorder, the film’s director, Hansal Mehta, said, “The polarisation and the search for identity has always been a theme in my films from the beginning. It’s a lot about identity and that somewhere people who are searching for their identity and yet have to live life on a day-to-day basis.”Sign up to our free daily email for the latest royal and entertainment news, interesting opinion, expert advice on styling and beauty trends, and no-nonsense guides to the health and wellness questions you want answered.He also spoke about the story involving a lot of Indian actors with knowledge of Indian policing, but the story being set in England. Mehta added “Our initial interpretation of the story was based on procedures that we had seen either in films or what we would follow in India. So it was a mix of that, and I realised midway through that, we need to get this checked.As we went checking the procedural elements, we realised that it’s very different. A detective is not a cop, that’s one of the big differences. So to keep [Kareena’s character] a detective, to show her investigating and yet not being a regular cop, in a uniform with a gun. To have a thriller is more mental than physical.”

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The Buckingham Murders: CastKareena Kapoor Khan as Jasmeet “Jass” BhamraKeith Allen as MillerRanveer Brar as Daljeet KohliPrabhleen Sandhu as Preeti KohliSarah-Jane Dias as Indrani RaiManish Gandhi as PrithviAsh Tandon as DI Hardik PatelKapil Redekar as Saquib ChaudharyRahul Sidhu as NavedSanjeev Mehra as Kamalpreet BhamraJonathan Nyati as DS CowdenDarren Kemp as DS Simon ClarkCharles Craddock as James ThomasRukku Nahar as HarleenHaqi Ali as ImamAdwoa Akoto as DS Sharon MarkKareena Kapoor who play Jass, has spoken out about her character being a grieving mother, and how this inspired her performance. She told the press, “I think a mother’s love has no language. It’s a feeling. So, I think being a mother I understand that a mother’s love has no specific language. It’s in her eyes – her love, her pain, you can see it in her eyes. That’s important.”

The fastest film to earn Rs 8,43,73,05 from pre-sale in US, its not Kanguva, Singham Again, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Animal, or Stree 2, movie is…

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Home Entertainment The fastest film to earn Rs 8,43,73,05 from pre-sale in US, its not Kanguva, Singham Again, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Animal, or Stree 2, movie is… This film is set to break multiple records on an international level. Ahead of its release this film has already earned a whopping amount from pre-sales in US.…