The stand-up star was discharged from the Liverpool Heart and Chest hospital just under two weeks ago, following a six-week stay for a nasty chest infection. Via: BREAKING NEWS: Comedian Ken Dodd is dead at 90
Peter Bowles, who is starring in stage version of classic horror film The Exorcist in the West End, received an apology from Porsche after he was denied a courtesy car. Via: You're too old for a car, Porsche tell Peter Bowles
Miles Hurley was set upon by thugs and knifed in the back multiple times after overtaking their car moments earlier, leading to a minor collision, police said last night. Via: Liz Hurley at bedside of her model nephew, 21, who was stabbed
NEW YORK (AP) – The Latest on a helicopter crash in New York City (all times local):9:50 p.m.A helicopter has crashed into New York City’s East River,… Via: The Latest: 2 killed, 3 critical in NYC helicopter crash
The Liverpudlian comic was ‘one of the last of the music hall greats’, his publicist says The comedy legend, Sir Ken Dodd, has died at the age of 90, his publicist has said. Related: Ken Dodd at 90: the rib-tickling genius is still crazy after all these years Continue reading… Read more
Peta confirms it was behind demonstration against 'canine eugenics' as dog show organisers promise urgent security review Via: Crufts dog show ends in chaos as animal rights protesters storm winners' presentation
Plan to ‘harden’ schools against mass shooting attacks backtracks on pledge to raise the age limit for buying certain gunsThe Trump administration will use existing justice department funding to help train teachers and other school personnel to use firearms in an attempt to “harden” schools against mass shooting attacks, the Read more
At least two dead and three in hospital after Eurocopter AS350 comes down into New York City waterwayAt least two people have died and three are in hospital after a helicopter carrying six people crashed in New York City’s East river.A Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman said the Eurocopter AS350 went Read more
Ivan Savvidis came on the field accompanied by bodyguards and carrying what appeared to be a pistol in a holderA disputed goal at the end of a match in the Greek Superleague between Paok Salonika and AEK Athens has led to a pitch invasion by one of the team owners, Read more
Britain currently has a total ban on importation and sale of asbestos-containing products, as exposure to the toxic substance can cause mesothelioma – a form of cancer Via: Brexit: US trade deal could raise prospect of bringing asbestos products to UK, MP claims