EXCLUSIVE: Angela Lansbury’s proudest role – rescuing her daughter from Charles Manson’s evil clutches: Star’s stepson reveals how fans of Murder, She Wrote knew nothing of her private battle to save her two children from drug addiction The 1960s Broadway star Dame Angela Lansbury died this week, aged 96 The most comforting of presences was […]

The NFL fined Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady $11,139 on Friday for kicking Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett on Sunday during a controversial roughing the passer call, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. NFL notified Buccaneers’ QB Tom Brady today that it is fining him $11,139 for kicking Grady Jarrett on the play in […]

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Dehydrated, bleeding and super-skinny.’ Barefoot woman who escaped Missouri sex dungeon looked like she came from a horror movie, says nurse who helped rescue her – as cops investigate whether captor killed other women Police have confirmed detectives are now ‘actively’ investigating whether Missouri man Timothy Haslett had other victims  It comes after the […]

A giant personality on and off the screen: How Robbie Coltrane drank a bottle of whisky a day, married a woman two decades his junior and was almost expelled from ‘Scotland’s Eton’ for hanging prefects’ gowns from the clock tower Robbie Coltrane’s agent announced last night that he had passed away at 72 He played […]

Poppadom plot to out the PM: Rebel MPs gather around takeaway curries as they seek new leader to avert Tory ‘wipeout’ and discuss tactics It was after 9pm on Monday when a takeaway was delivered to Portcullis House The 20 or so senior MPs gathered to discuss more tactics than personalities Most of those present […]

Turkish coal mine explosion leaves 14 dead and 28 injured with dozens more still trapped inside after methane gas blast tears through pit along the Black Sea coast The explosion, said to be caused by methane gas, occurred in Amasra, Bartin More than 40 people could still be trapped in the mine, according to reports […]

Robbie Coltrane’s death has triggered an outpour of tributes from his colleagues in Hollywood. The actor, who died at 72 on Friday, became a household name for his portrayal as Rubeus Hagrid in all eight Harry Potter films. Following the news of his death, he is being remembered for his kindness and incredible talent. In a statement to ET, […]

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‘A complete one off’: JK Rowling salutes Robbie Coltrane’s performance as gamekeeper Hagrid in Harry Potter films while co-star Daniel Radcliffe reveals how the actor ‘kept us laughing constantly as kids on the set’ following his death aged 72 Harry Potter author JK Rowling has paid tribute to late actor Robbie Coltrane Coltrane played Hagrid […]

Drought conditions could persist beyond SPRING in England meaning harsh restrictions from water companies, experts warn Average rainfall over winter will not be enough to avoid drought conditions  The National Drought Group said this will mean drought persists beyond spring  It could lead water companies to impose strict water saving measures  This could include banning […]