Diane Keaton: Oscar-winning actress dies aged 79, US media report

Award-winning actress Diane Keaton has passed away at the age of 79. Hailing from Los Angeles, Keaton rose to stardom in the 1970s with her portrayal of Kay Adams-Corleone in The Godfather series. She garnered acclaim for her roles in movies such as Father of the Bride, First Wives Club, and the iconic Annie Hall,… Continue reading Diane Keaton: Oscar-winning actress dies aged 79, US media report

Strictly: Celebs starstruck as Wicked's Cynthia Erivo soars into Movie Week

Culture reporter Noor Nanji captured the captivating essence of Cynthia Erivo’s appearance on Strictly Come Dancing over the weekend. Erivo, known for her role as Elphaba in the hit film Wicked, graced the show as its first guest mentor. The celebrities were left in awe by her presence, with model and actor Ellie Goldstein describing… Continue reading Strictly: Celebs starstruck as Wicked's Cynthia Erivo soars into Movie Week

BBC presenter's shock over mum's body donation revelation

The shocking revelation from my mother, Patsy, about her posthumous wishes left me reeling. Despite her battle with bowel cancer a few years ago, the thought of actually losing her never crossed my mind. At 86 years old, she sat me down and expressed her desire to donate her body to medical science after her… Continue reading BBC presenter's shock over mum's body donation revelation

Liam Gallagher becomes a grandad for first time

Liam Gallagher has welcomed his first grandchild as his daughter Molly Moorish-Gallagher gave birth to a baby boy. The 27-year-old shared the news on Instagram, posting photos of her son, Rudy, along with a heartfelt message saying “we adore you”. The Oasis frontman, aged 53, finally met his daughter in 2018 after being raised by… Continue reading Liam Gallagher becomes a grandad for first time

Llangollen: Body of woman recovered from River Dee

Police in north Wales have reported the discovery of a woman’s body in a river. The incident occurred in Llangollen, Denbighshire, where the body was found in the River Dee early Saturday morning. Authorities were alerted to the situation at approximately 08:10 BST, prompting the response of emergency services, including the North Wales Fire and… Continue reading Llangollen: Body of woman recovered from River Dee

Queen recalls Jilly Cooper's wish to 'get plastered'

During an appearance at the Cliveden Literary Festival in Berkshire, Queen Camilla fondly reminisced about her friend Dame Jilly Cooper, who had passed away at the age of 88 just six days prior. The Queen shared a playful memory of Dame Jilly attending a party at the festival, where she humorously declared her intention to… Continue reading Queen recalls Jilly Cooper's wish to 'get plastered'

I'm learning how to get back into life, Alaa Abdel Fattah tells BBC

British-Egyptian activist, Alaa Abdel Fattah, who was recently released from more than a decade in Egyptian jail, is slowly transitioning back into normal life. Speaking publicly for the first time since his release, he expressed his surprise at his current state, which is better than anticipated by many. With the support of his family and… Continue reading I'm learning how to get back into life, Alaa Abdel Fattah tells BBC

Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins dies in prison attack

Ian Watkins, former frontman of Lostprophets, has tragically passed away after being the victim of a fatal attack in prison, as confirmed by sources within the prison system. The disgraced musician, hailing from Pontypridd, was serving a lengthy 29-year sentence at HMP Wakefield for multiple child sex offenses. Authorities from West Yorkshire Police responded to… Continue reading Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins dies in prison attack

John Swinney's independence strategy backed by SNP members

SNP members have shown their support for John Swinney’s independence plan, which includes declaring a mandate for a second independence referendum if the party secures a majority of seats in the next Holyrood election. The first minister’s proposal aims to turn the 2026 ballot into a de-facto vote on independence, following a similar approach that… Continue reading John Swinney's independence strategy backed by SNP members

Birkenhead 'Giant Wotsits' street markings branded 'a mess'

Residents in Birkenhead are scratching their heads over the new orange and yellow road markings that have been painted along Grange Road West. These markings, which have been implemented as part of a temporary one-way system and other traffic-calming measures by Wirral Council, have drawn comparisons to “giant Wotsits” from bewildered locals. Joy Longshaw expressed… Continue reading Birkenhead 'Giant Wotsits' street markings branded 'a mess'