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Sir Michael Gambon has died aged 82, his family has confirmed. (Credit: Getty Images)

Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82

A rare first edition 1996 Bloomsbury publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone purchased from a library for pennies is set to fetch up to £5,000 at auction.

Harry Potter book bought for 30p turns out to be worth £5,000

Lego unveil Hocus Pocus Sanderson sister’s cottage

Lego unveil Hocus Pocus Sanderson sister’s cottage

You'll soon be able to watch all eight Harry Potter movies on Netflix UK and Ireland

Harry Potter films to come to Netflix UK and Ireland

Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and Daniel Radcliffe were made multi-millionaires from the Harry Potter films

What Harry Potter stars are getting up to since Hogwarts

Miriam Margolyes has shared an update on her health following surgery

Harry Potter star rushed to hospital with infection

Here's what actress Emma Watson is up to now - and why she took a four-year acting break

The reason for Harry Potter star Emma Watson’s four-year acting break

Harry Potter Studio Tours: New features allow Potterheads to experience the magic of early films

See Harry Potter enchanted ceiling for the first time

Around 500,000 visitors flock to the area around Glenfinnan, in the West Highlands, each year – much of the footfall is from Harry Potter fans hoping to witness a steam train crossing the iconic railway viaduct that features in the world-famous film series

Harry Potter Road Trip UK: filming locations and how to get there

Harry Potter star Bonnie Wright, who played Ron’s sister Ginny Weasley, has announced that she is expecting her first child with husband Andrew Lococo. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Harry Potter star pregnant with first child

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe welcomes first child with partner Erin Darke

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe becomes a dad

Daniel Radcliffe’s partner Erin Darke has given birth to their first child

Harry Potter Quidditch Champions video game in the works, Warner Bros confirm

New Harry Potter Quidditch video game in the works, says Warner Bros

The Duke of Northumberland has been granted permission to erect a ‘prison fence’ around his famous Alnwick Castle home, made famous by the Harry Potter films.

Plans to erect ‘prison fence’ around famous Harry Potter castle

Actor Rupert Grint, Actress Emma Watson, and Actor Daniele Radcliffe attend the Premiere of Harry Potter (Thos Robinson/Getty Images)

Harry Potter TV series announced - but will old cast return?

The Royal Mint has released a new Harry Potter 50p coin

Royal Mint release new Harry Potter 50p coin - how to buy

Author JK Rowling with pupils from Millfield Preparatory School in 1999

Librarian discovers forgotten Harry Potter books signed by JK Rowling

The open world RPG sets players in the centre of the action at Hogwarts. Photo: IGDB.

Hogwarts Legacy: Warner Bros unveils gameplay trailer and release date

The games take inspiration from the films and books of Harry Potter. Photo: IGDB.

Simon Pegg confirmed as voice actor in Hogwarts Legacy

"Weird Al" Yankovic and Daniel Radcliffe attend US Premiere Of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Brooklyn

Daniel Radcliffe’s biopic of Weird Al set for streaming this week

The Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience opens on October 15 in Cheshire. Credit: Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience

UK Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience opens TODAY - how to book

British actor Robbie Coltrane attends a photocall for the film Great Expectations in central London on October 21, 2012.

Tributes flood in for Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane dead at 72

Harry Potter cast members (from left) Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson (photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Harry Potter superfan sought to work their magic

10 easy World Book Day costume ideas to suit every budget

Best advent calendars still available for kids, from JoJo Maman Bébé, Harry Pott...

Gillian Anderson as Blanche DuBois in A Streecar Named Desire at the Young Vic in 2014 (photo: Johan Persson)

These are the ten greatest stage characters as voted by theatre-lovers - do you ...

Do you know a Harry Potter fan that needs this set? (Photo: Lego)

You can now build the whole of Diagon Alley from Harry Potter in Lego

Matt Adcock’s film review: The Woman In Black

Alan Dee: Parent power puts free schools in freefall
BACK to school time is upon us, and this term we’re expected to get our heads around yet another pie in the sky educational initiative dreamed up by politicians with little experience with the sharp end of state education.