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Marcus Rashford urges children to ‘find their voices’ as Beano guest editor

Marcus Rashford has urged children to “find their voices” in a special edition of the Beano he has guest-edited. The England and Manchester United footballer has teamed up with the children’s comic following the publication of his new book, You Can ...

27 Jul 2022 at 01:01

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Olympian Greg Rutherford and Beano reveal World Book Day collaboration

The Beano has teamed up with Olympic athlete Greg Rutherford to host a series of free reading sessions for World Book Day. The long jump gold medallist will lead a team of influencer storytellers including author and presenter Anna Whitehouse, who ...

28 Feb 2022 at 01:25

Beano comic strip changes colour for World Mental Health Day

Beano has turned its Dennis comic strip a different colour in support of World Mental Health day this month. The special edition strip sees Dennis dressed in yellow and black stripes instead of his usual red and black attire. The colour change is ...

07 Oct 2022 at 09:25

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Beano marks 85th anniversary with star-studded special edition

The world’s longest running comic, The Beano, is marking its 85th anniversary this week with guest appearances from top stars including Stormzy and Harry Styles. The special commemorative issue, on sale from Wednesday, also features the King and ...

26 Jul 2023 at 00:01

Firm behind Roald Dahl’s modern rewrite transforms The Beano

Firm behind Roald Dahl’s modern rewrite transforms Britain’s most-loved comic

One of Scotland’s longest-running comics has undergone a transformation in hope of being more representative of modern Britain. The consultancy firm who helped rewrite Roald Dahl books to remove offensive material, Inclusive Minds, have been ...

23 Jul 2023 at 15:12

Netflix tops list of coolest brands for youngsters

Netflix has topped the list of 100 coolest brands among children and teenagers, a survey has revealed. The streaming service stole the top place from last year’s winner YouTube, while McDonalds, Nike and new entry Oreo made up the rest of ...

16 Aug 2023 at 00:01

Beano cartoonist behind The Bash Street Kids dies aged 89

Beano cartoonist David Sutherland, who drew some of the UK’s most beloved comic strips, has died aged 89. The artist is known for his drawings for The Bash Street Kids and Dennis The Menace. He was a cartoonist with Dundee-based DC ...

19 Jan 2023 at 22:01

Guide Dogs and the Beano team up to create comic for visually impaired children

A comic strip featuring children with visual impairments has been produced by the Beano and Guide Dogs to raise awareness of those experiencing sight loss. The comic called Beano Presents – A Buddy for Life sees Erbert, one of the ...

01 May 2024 at 16:45

King’s coronation among top queries for Amazon’s Alexa in 2023

Questions about the King’s coronation, Elon Musk’s net worth and hit films Barbie and Oppenheimer were among the most asked of Amazon’s virtual assistant, Alexa, over the last year. The tech giant said “when is the king’s ...

13 Dec 2023 at 00:01

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Comic strip starring Sir Paul McCartney goes on display

A comic strip starring Sir Paul McCartney which was never published has gone on display in a museum. The Little Sir Paul McCartney cartoon was created for The Dandy by cartoonist Nigel Parkinson, but was never used. Now, ...

20 Oct 2022 at 18:53

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Giant ‘Beanotown’ sign unveiled over Dundee to mark city’s comic heritage

Council bosses in Dundee have taken inspiration from Hollywood by installing a giant Beanotown sign on a hill over the city. With Dundee famous as the home of the comic, officials hope the new sign – which measures in ...

15 Jul 2022 at 16:05

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No joke: Comedian Suzi Ruffell’s search for funniest class was ‘tough job’

Comedian Suzi Ruffell has said judging the jokes in the Beano’s nationwide search for Britain’s funniest class was a “tough job”. The annual competition, now in its fourth year, challenged primary school children ...

09 Jun 2022 at 12:48

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