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Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Clear guidelines needed for book vouchers, says PM
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government will continue to give book vouchers to university students, with some changes to the initiative's implementation. (Facebook pic) KUALA LUMPUR : Clear guidelines on the distribution of book vouchers are needed to avoid funds being used for low-quality books, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. 'Not all books are of quality and encourage knowledge,' he said at the closing ceremony of the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair at the World Trade Centre today. Anwar had announced that more than 400,000 teachers nationwide will receive book vouchers as part of the government's efforts to encourage reading. 'We'll see first (what we can do about book vouchers) next year because we're currently contending with the US tariffs,' he said. He said the government will continue to give book vouchers to university students, with some changes to the initiative's implementation. MORE TO COME
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Walking Dead fans only just realising what Andrew Lincoln's real name is – and ‘filthy meaning' behind it
WALKING Dead fans are only just realising what Andrew Lincoln's real name is - and the very 'filthy meaning' behind it. The much-loved British star, 51, was on the gory zombie show for eight years, 5 Andrew Lincoln has a VERY different real name Credit: Getty 5 The actor is known for playing Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead Credit: AMC 5 The star launched to fame in the 90s show, This Life Credit: BBC But despite it being nearly seven years since he was on the blood thirsty US TV show, fans have only just found out that the actor's name isn't really Andrew Lincoln. In fact, the star, who played tough sheriff Rick Grimes on The Walking Dead, has a very different surname. The actor's real full birth name is Andrew James Clutterbuck. Andrew has previously revealed how he was told to ditch his family name by his first agent, because it made him "sound like a hobbit". Read more on Andrew Lincoln But the revelations don't stop there, as according to fans his surname has a "filthy meaning" - although this is just a theory. Taking to Reddit to discuss, one fan said: "it means 's**t shoveler'. "His agent said changing it would greatly benefit his career and he was not wrong!" Another added: "I can see why he goes by Lincoln!" Most read in Drama This one joked: "The name sounds like a hippogriffs name in Harry Potter - Buckbeak and Clutterbuck!" BECOMING A STAR Andrew got his first taste of fame as the hapless Edgar "Egg" in the BBC's smash hit Rick Grimes leaves The Walking Dead – but did he survive blowing up the crowd of walkers? The show - which was about about five twentysomethings trying to make it law - was a huge hit, and carried on for two series. This Life made stars out of its cast, which also included Speaking about playing Egg, Andrew previously told "He was a sweet-natured guy and he spoke to a lot of people who had come out of university and were stuck in a rut and were re-evaluating what they wanted to do and believed in.' Andrew's role in This Life was enough to get him noticed, and he was subsequently snapped up by Channel 4 to lead the cast of Teachers . After four series on the show, he left and he got his big break in the movies when 5 Before The Walking Dead, Andrew was best known for starring in Channel 4's Teachers Credit: Channel 4 5 Andrew left The walking Dead in 2018 after eight years Credit: Handout WALKING DEAD FAME Fast-forward seven years later, and Hollywood called and in 2010 he reached a whole new audience on the American TV show, The Walking Dead. With his deep southern drawl, US fans were shocked at the time to learn Andrew was in fact British. During his eight year reign on the show his character, 'I haven't watched myself for 15 years, because I don't enjoy it," he told The Guardian at the time. "There's a lot of working parts that can change your performance in between you giving it and it going out. "I just realised I'd prefer to have my own imagination about what the story is.'
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Walking Dead fans only just realising what Andrew Lincoln's real name is – and ‘filthy meaning' behind it
Scroll to find out the REAL reason why Andrew changed his name ALL IN A NAME ALL IN A NAME Walking Dead fans only just realising what Andrew Lincoln's real name is – and 'filthy meaning' behind it Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WALKING Dead fans are only just realising what Andrew Lincoln's real name is - and the very 'filthy meaning' behind it. The much-loved British star, 51, was on the gory zombie show for eight years, before quitting in 2018. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Andrew Lincoln has a VERY different real name Credit: Getty 5 The actor is known for playing Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead Credit: AMC 5 The star launched to fame in the 90s show, This Life Credit: BBC But despite it being nearly seven years since he was on the blood thirsty US TV show, fans have only just found out that the actor's name isn't really Andrew Lincoln. In fact, the star, who played tough sheriff Rick Grimes on The Walking Dead, has a very different surname. The actor's real full birth name is Andrew James Clutterbuck. Andrew has previously revealed how he was told to ditch his family name by his first agent, because it made him "sound like a hobbit". But the revelations don't stop there, as according to fans his surname has a "filthy meaning" - although this is just a theory. Taking to Reddit to discuss, one fan said: "it means 's**t shoveler'. "His agent said changing it would greatly benefit his career and he was not wrong!" Another added: "I can see why he goes by Lincoln!" This one joked: "The name sounds like a hippogriffs name in Harry Potter - Buckbeak and Clutterbuck!" BECOMING A STAR Andrew got his first taste of fame as the hapless Edgar "Egg" in the BBC's smash hit This Life, in the mid-90s. Rick Grimes leaves The Walking Dead – but did he survive blowing up the crowd of walkers? The show - which was about about five twentysomethings trying to make it law - was a huge hit, and carried on for two series. This Life made stars out of its cast, which also included Pirates of the Caribbean actor, Jack Davenport. Speaking about playing Egg, Andrew previously told The Guardian: "I love him! "He was a sweet-natured guy and he spoke to a lot of people who had come out of university and were stuck in a rut and were re-evaluating what they wanted to do and believed in.' Andrew's role in This Life was enough to get him noticed, and he was subsequently snapped up by Channel 4 to lead the cast of Teachers. After four series on the show, he left and he got his big break in the movies when he starred in smash hit Christmas comedy, Love Actually in 2003. 5 Before The Walking Dead, Andrew was best known for starring in Channel 4's Teachers Credit: Channel 4 5 Andrew left The walking Dead in 2018 after eight years Credit: Handout WALKING DEAD FAME Fast-forward seven years later, and Hollywood called and in 2010 he reached a whole new audience on the American TV show, The Walking Dead. With his deep southern drawl, US fans were shocked at the time to learn Andrew was in fact British. During his eight year reign on the show his character, Georgia sheriff Rick, macheted, axed, gunned and spiked at least 150 zombies and quite a few humans. After quitting the show in 2018, he revealed he'd never actually seen an episode of The Walking Dead 'I haven't watched myself for 15 years, because I don't enjoy it," he told The Guardian at the time. "There's a lot of working parts that can change your performance in between you giving it and it going out. "I just realised I'd prefer to have my own imagination about what the story is.'
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Doctors threaten fresh strike action over 'woeful' 4% pay boost - while teachers and nurses also put Labour on notice of 'summer of discontent'
Doctors are threatening fresh strike action after the Government today offered a 'woefully inadequate' pay rise of 4 per cent. Despite ministers accepting a series of recommendations by public sector pay review bodies, trade union bosses put Labour on notice of a possible 'summer of discontent'. Among the pay offers announced this afternoon, teachers and school leaders in England will also receive a 4 per cent pay rise. Most members of the Armed Forces will be given a 4.5 per cent pay hike, while nurses, midwives and physiotherapists will see their salaries boosted by 3.6 per cent.
Wales Online
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Welsh triplets who starred in film with Keira Knightley set for 'world first' transplant
Welsh triplets who starred in film with Keira Knightley set for 'world first' transplant Julien, Eliot and Ryan Gregory are heading back to Wales for a "world first triplet hair transplant" after first capturing public attention on the day they were born at Witybush Hospital Julien, Eliot and Ryan Gregory are heading back to Wales for a "world first triplet hair transplant" Welsh siblings Julien, Eliot and Ryan Gregory are heading back to Cardiff for a "world first triplet hair transplant". The trio will all have surgery at the city's HeadQuarters clinic later this month. They first captured the attention of the public when they were born in July 1984 as they became the first triplets to be delivered at Witybush General Hospital. After a year in Wales, the family moved to England's South Coast. The brothers began their journey to fame at an early age. In an era before CGI, the brothers' identical features made them highly sought-after in TV and advertising. The trio will all have surgery at Cardiff's HeadQuarters clinic later this month. (Image: BBC ) Article continues below Married At First Sight Australia 2025 couples still together after final vows READ MORE: They were frequently cast in roles requiring twins, or occasionally all three, as a cost-effective and eye-catching solution for producers. Their on-screen credits include ITV's Teachers, BBC's MI High and CBBC's Kerching and they also starred alongside an unknown Keira Knightly in movie Innocent Lies. Commercial work includes campaigns from Renault Clio, Sky Movies and France's National Lottery. On the day of their 18th birthday, the triples became the three contestants on ITV's Blind Date with Cilla Black. In 2024, the trio signed for international agency ICM, home to huge names such as Robert Pattinson and Naomi Campbell. As well as modelling, the brothers starred alongside Keira Knightley movie Innocent Lies back in 1995 (Image: PR ) At 23, they decided to step away from the camera and build careers behind the scenes. Today, they were across public relations, recruitment and probate genealogy, a field which has brought Ryan back to the screen as a recurring figure in BBC's Heir Hunters. Julian and Ryan continue to live in London while Eliot has made a home in Valencia. The Gregory triplets have each carved out a distinct personal style as they've entered their 40s but will their hair transplants make them look alike more than they have in years? Article continues below For more information please visit here
