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Max Roe with first edition copies of Harry Potter books his mum got him when he was young - one signed by JK Rowling could be worth £10,000.

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Yorkshire towns and villages that inspired and were used to film Harry Potter

The Royal Mint has launched a new coin featuring Albus Dumbledore and King Charles as part of a new Harry Potter themed collection. The monarch’s likeness features on the “heads” of the special 50p, while the Hogwarts headmaster features on the other side.

Dumbledore joins King Charles on new 50p coin from Royal Mint

Author JK Rowling with pupils from Millfield Preparatory School in 1999

Librarian discovers forgotten Harry Potter books signed by JK Rowling

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‘Rarest’ Harry Potter book ever seen could fetch £10,000 at auction

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Emma Watson ‘throws shade’ at JK Rowling at Baftas after transgender row

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The book is the fifth in the Strike series, released under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Image/Little Brown Books Group)

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J.K. Rowling accepted the award during the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple Of Hope Gala & Auction In New York City in December 2019.

JK Rowling is returning a human rights award - here’s why

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Fans of the Harry Potter book and film franchise will know that the main character celebrates his birthday on 31 July (Photo: AP/Warner Bros)

Here’s when Harry Potter’s celebrates his birthday as the wizard turns 40 years ...

A Black Trans Lives Matter march was held on June 27, 2020 to campaign for reforms to the gender recognition act. (Getty Images)

57% of UK women are supportive of trans people’s right to self-identify

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Some of the best quotes from JK Rowling to keep you inspired (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images)

Here are 10 of the most inspiring quotes from Harry Potter author JK Rowling

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JK Rowling has launched a new online Harry Potter hub for children at home

Do you need more Harry Potter in your life? (Photo: Pottermore)

JK Rowling set to release four new Harry Potter stories next month

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Jason Liversidge smiles as he hears his voice for the first time, as the 41-year-old father who has motor neurone disease will be able to keep his Yorkshire accent despite the fact he is losing the ability to speak. PIC: PA

Father with motor neurone disease to keep Yorkshire accent as he loses speech

Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Credit: 2016 Warner Bros Entertainment.

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