Pictures show lateral flow tests with two lines - indicating a positive result - strewn on the ground outside Reading Festival in Berkshire where attendees began packing up to go home on Monday. Festival-goers had to be double vaccinated or able to produce a negative lateral flow test on entry, and were then ordered to retake the test every 72 hours.Many were young adults so had likely not received both jabs, but it is not yet known whether the positive tests were dumped by festival-goers or members of the public.
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The 78th annual Venice Film Festival is happening. After last year's quieter affair due to Covid-19 restrictions, it seems the celebrations are very much back in full swing.
We can expect Hollywood’s best and brightest to bring their fashion A-game to the Italian city after a summer of kicking back in exotic climes and going on envy-inducing holidays.
Before we know exactly what the celebs will wear for the world's oldest and most glamorous red carpet, let's take a look back at the very best fashion moments from the Venice Film Festival. From Amal Clooney in beautiful purple Versace to Penelope Cruz in dreamy Atelier Swarovski, here's the biggest red carpet moments from the Venice Film Festival.
Tiffany Haddish's forthcoming film The Card Counter premiered at the 78th Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy on Thursday evening. And the 41-year-old comedian put on a glamorous display as she posed on the red carpet with the rest of the crime drama's star-studded cast.Haddish beamed for the cameras in a stunning black and white color-blocked gown that hugged her every curve.
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Jennifer Lawrence in Dior, 2017
George and Amal Clooney in Versace, 2017
Zoe Kravitz in Saint Laurent, 2017
Penelope Cruz in Atelier Swarovski, 2019
Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji, 2017
Kirsten Dunst in Rodarte, 2017
Naomi Watts in Elie Saab, 2016
Emma Stone in Versace, 2016
Alicia Vikander in Louis Vuitton, 2016
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Tina Kunakey in Armani, 2017
Gwyneth Paltrow in Prada, 2011
Emma Stone in Valentino, 2014
Julianne Moore in Tom Ford, 2009
Hong Chau in Elie Saab, 2017
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Kristen Stewart in Chanel, 2015
Zoe Kravitz in Armani, 2014
Dakota Johnson in Prada, 2015
Kiera Knightley in Valentino, 2011
Dakota Fanning in Miu Miu, 2016
Anya Taylor-Joy and her rumoured beau and co-star Matt Smith set the red carpet alight as they arrived for the premiere of their film, Last Night In Soho.And Anya Taylor-Joy and her rumoured beau and co-star Matt Smith set the red carpet alight as they arrived for the premiere of their film, Last Night In Soho, during the 78th edition of the Venice Film Festival.
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Natalie Portman in Dior, 2016
Sandra Bullock in J. Mendel, 2013
Timothee Chalamet and Lily Rose Depp in Ackermann and Chanel, 2019
Iman in Valentino, 2019
Cate Blanchett in Armani, 2018
Zazie Beetz in Valentino, 2019
Candice Swanepoel in Etro, 2019
Lady Gaga in Valentino, 2018
Meryl Streep in Givenchy, 2019
Tilda Swinton in Schiaparelli, 2018
Sharon Stone, 2000
Sophia Loren, 1958
Madona in Miu Miu, 2011
The actor, 50, and his wife Luciana Barroso cut very stylish figures as they attended the premiere of his film The Last Duel amid the 78th Venice Film Festival on Friday. The actor, 50, looked sharp in a dark navy suit while he posed alongside his stunning partner, 45, who wowed in a black, strapless sequin gown.Matt teamed his two-piece suit with a black shirt and matching bow tie, finishing off his dapper look with shiny patent black shoes.
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Jane Fonda, 1967
Diana Dors, 1955
Madisin Rian in Armani, 2019
Ruth Negga in Louis Vuitton, 2019
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The actress, 31, looked sensational in a long black coat with cream fringed detailing as she attended the Salvatore Ferragamo show at Milan Fashion Week on Saturday. The actress, 31, looked sensational in a long black coat with cream fringed detailing, which she paired with a tiny black crop top and white trousers. She looked stunning as she styled her dark blonde locks in a side parting and messy pin curls for the event. Ashley paired the look with pointy black boots and a small black bag, which she held in her hand. Accessorising the look, she wore three chains around her neck and hoops in her ears.