DAWN French has said she will “miss” her Vicar of Dibley co-star Emma Chambers after the actress suffered a fatal heart attack. The comedian also revealed how she “felt sorry” for Emma who suffered from extreme allergies that flared up during one scene. 60-year-old Dawn told the Daily Mirror: “I’ll miss her very much. “Every […]
WE all know it’s a scary, dangerous world out there but at least The Decemberists are facing it with gallows humour. The band from America’s north-western seaboard describe their new album, I’ll Be Your Girl, as an “apocalyptic dance party”. Dark lyrics abound yet singer Colin Meloy says some songs are performed like “stage musical […]
IT’S one Kel of a holiday album. Britain’s top pin-up, Kelly Brook, has already clocked up more than 17,000 air miles this year – cramming in trips to Iceland, California, France and Antigua, and as we showed you on Wednesday, Thailand – in the first ten weeks of 2018. And over the past 13 months her total […]
IT’S her husband who dominates the headlines, but Donald Trump Jr’s actress wife Vanessa has an impressive CV herself. Here’s everything you need to know about the mum-of-five – who’s the President of the United States‘ daughter-in-law. Who is Vanessa Trump? Formerly Vanessa Kay Haydon, the actress was born on December 18 1977 in New […]
DONNA SHAW broke down in tears when her eight-year-old daughter tried to give her a cuddle – but couldn’t fit her arms around her “fat tummy”. The 31-year-old mum of two, who is 5ft 6in, weighed 18st 2lbs and was a size 24. Donna had piled on the pounds by bingeing on 4,000 calories a […]
THIS is the bizarre moment a Russia Today presenter claimed poisoned Sergei Skripal’s daughter Yulia was also a spy – just seconds before thanking the BBC for letting him on TV. Conspiracy-loving Afshin Rattansi made the remark just hours after MPs hit out at BBC bosses for giving him a platform on flagship panel show […]
Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool (15) The story of Academy Award-winning actress Gloria Grahame’s life after her many years as a Hollywood leading lady, and how an unconventional affair with Peter, a budding young actor played by Jamie Bell of Billy Elliot fame, turns into a much deeper loving relationship. Annette Bening’s excellent portrayal […]
TRAVELODGE isn’t just somewhere to get your head down – it can also give your career a leg up. The budget hotel chain has plans for 20 additional venues — including London City Travelodge, a new flagship hotel — this year. The expansion will create 550 jobs in various roles for managers, receptionists, housekeepers, cleaners […]
KIM Wilde revealed she still spends a lot of time searching for aliens after previously admitting she was scared of being abducted by extraterrestrials. The Kids In America singer, 57, is preparing to release her first new music, the appropriately named Here Come The Aliens, since 1995. She told the Mirror: “I do still keep […]
NEW research says sunshine does not just brighten our day but can cut our risk of developing some cancers. The sun’s rays are turned into vitamin D when absorbed by the skin. High levels of the vitamin have been found to lower our chances of developing liver cancer by 55 per cent, prostate cancer by […]
PALOMA Faith has opened up about her weight battle after becoming a mother for the first time, telling concert-goers that at her lowest point she thought she was “hideous.” The singer spoke out about her birthing experience during her headline show at London’s O2 Arena last night. Speaking to the sold-out audience, Paloma revealed how […]
THE nerve agent which poisoned a Russian double agent was planted in his daughter’s suitcase before leaving Moscow, it has been reported. Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia, 33, have been in a critical condition ever since been struck down by a deadly substance believed to be novichok on March 4. Counter-terror cops and MI5 […]
THIS is the hilarious moment a Twitter user was left worrying for Paddington after spotting a distinctive red hat on some train tracks – but was hilariously reassured by the bear himself. Social media editor Rosie Percy tweeted her dismay when she spotted the distinctive red hat on her commute home. But Paddington immediately replied […]
DANNY WELBECK was at the centre of an Emirates dive storm as nervous Arsenal booked their place in the Europa League quarter-finals. England striker Welbeck collapsed in the penalty-area despite AC Milan defender Ricardo Rodriguez pulling out of the challenge. Swedish referee Jonas Eriksson waved away Arsenal’s 38th minute appeals but changed his mind following […]
MEET super lamb Billy, who was born weighing the same as a toddler and is three times the size of his pals. Farmer Steve Booth, 59, delivered the 24.7lb lamb, one of Britain’s biggest, in Upper Broughton, Leics. SWNS:South West News Service Billy the lamb, pictured side-by-side with a normal sized mate, weighs the same […]
GEORGE Michael was relishing the future shortly before he died, according to his final interviewer Kirsty Young. The Desert Island Discs broadcaster conducted George’s last ever interview for his autobiographical documentary Freedom and told how he was full of hope. Speaking to the Mirror, she said: “He was optimistic and in the moment. He said […]
COPS have been blasted for tackling litter on duty instead of rising crime. Officers proudly posted photos online of them picking up rubbish from streets and dumping it in a skip. They claim the week-long move was to “engage with the local community”. Yet local crime is up 13 per cent in a year and […]
I WOKE up confused, tearful and quite keen to have sex again. Sleeping with Jamie about ten minutes after dumping Will was clearly a mistake. That much is obvious, even to my booze-fogged brain. I am less than 24 hours “single” and could really do with staying that way for a while. Anyway, Jamie and […]
DONALD Trump Jr’s marriage is over after wife Vanessa Trump filed for divorce on Thursday. The couple told Page Six: “After 12 years of marriage, we have decided to go our separate ways. “We will always have tremendous respect for each other and our families. We have five beautiful children together and they remain our top priority. […]
IF you want to be happier move to Finland, the home of saunas, Santa and Angry Birds. A new report has found the Scandinavian nation is the happiest place on Earth, toppling neighbour Norway from the top spot. The UK stayed at 19th on the annual list, while the US dropped four places to 18th. […]
CHEESE, yoghurt, apples and regular cuppas cut diabetes risk, experts claim. Four daily coffees slash dangers by half — and two daily teas lower it by five per cent. It is the first time scientists have named foods, not just nutrients, that affect chances of getting diabetes. Others that cut the risk are wholegrains such […]
CURRYS PC WORLD has been accused of ripping-off customers by charging them up to £35 more than the advertised price for laptops. Consumer group Which? says more than 100 Brits have complained in the last three years that they’ve been charged more when they’ve gone to pick up their new computer after ordering online or […]
ARIES March 21 to April 20 A strong bond between the moon and Mars fires up your wanderlust and journey plans rocket back on to your agenda. Mixing prize ideas with someone who has recently re-entered your life can create double winners. Your love style is relaxed but don’t let those special times together be […]
WHAT can’t you miss on TV tonight? Our guide to the must-see shows… Pilgrimage: The Road to Santiago, 9pm, BBC Two You do wonder how much of the telly former Goggleboxer and priest Kate Bottley (right) watched really sunk in. Kate is shocked to discover that her 15-day, 800-kilometre pilgrimage through France and Spain with Neil Morrissey, […]
CHILDREN are regularly using their parents’ PIN codes to watch inappropriate post-watershed TV shows, says Ofcom. Research found that four in ten 11-to-15-year-olds in houses with parental viewing controls knew the password. More than half watched post-watershed content during the day through on-demand services. Many TV services now offer voluntary PIN protection to block unsuitable […]