Yeeeeeeah have to say I’m probably buying into the hype on Rogue One

With a cast boasting Forest Whitaker, Mads Mikkelsen and Alan Tudyk my interest is certainly piqued. Also the casting of Felicity Jones in the lead, as Jyn Erso, makes me smile as we see the Star Wars universe continuing to throw up strong female characters from Leia, Padme, Mara Jade, and Mon Mothma through to the new recruits including Asoka Tano, Hera Syndulla, Sabine Wren and of course Rey. Although seeing another Brit in a Star Wars lead does make me grin from ear to ear.

In more breaking through barrier the news has thrown up political prisoners to be freed in Myanmar, rehabilitation for former members of Boko Haram and hope for British steel workers.

Enjoy and have a great weekend:

• Political Prisoners to be Freed in Myanmar
• 800 Boko Haram Militants who surrendered to be Rehabilitated
• Refugee-run Schools in Egypt are getting Syrian Children back in Education
• Deal to save Scunthorpe Steel Works could happen by Monday
• Lithium Study helps Unlock Ageing
• Indian Shani Temple to allow Women Worshippers
• Photos celebrate London Fire Brigades 150th Anniversary
• Volvo to test Driverless Cars in China
• Scottish D-Day Veterans receive Legion d’Honneur
• Star Wars: Rogue One Trailer Released