Children’s author and comedian David Walliams dropped by publisher HarperCollins
Walliams ‘strongly denies’ allegations of inappropriate behaviour and was not informed about or party to an investigation by HarperCollins, spokesperson says
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Children’s books dominate Irish library charts with Dog Man topping most-borrowed list
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Harry Potter and Sally Rooney among most borrowed library books last year
Children’s titles take up 19 of top 20, as Rooney’s latest novel is most borrowed adult title
David Walliams apologises for derogatory, sexually explicit remarks about Britain’s Got Talent contestants
The British television personality and children’s author made the remarks during the recording of an episode of the ITV show, according to a leaked transcript
Minder actor Dennis Waterman dies aged 74
Waterman starred in TV show after he found fame as cop George Carter in The Sweeney
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Irish children’s reading skills improved during lockdown – report
Marked uplift in reading enjoyment levels during pandemic
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The Gaeltacht was basically a sex camp established by Éamon de Valera
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Normal People sends Sally Rooney to top of bestseller lists in Ireland and UK
Acclaimed television adaptation helps Irish author knock David Walliams off UK top spot
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