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2 months ago | 
stokesentinel.co.uk | Naomi Clarke |Dave Knapper
Oscar-winning American actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead in their US home. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the couple had been found dead on Wednesday afternoon in the Santa Fe property in New Mexico. Their pet dog had also been found dead. Officers confirmed an investigation is underway - but they do not believe that foul play was a factor at this time.
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Jan 19, 2025 | 
plymouthherald.co.uk | What's OnNaomi Clarke |Naomi Clarke |Katie Timms
Come Dine With Me will mark its 20th year with a new series of dinner parties across the UK which promise to be as "warm and unpredictable as we have ever seen". Launched in January 2005, the popular Channel 4 show sees amateur chefs take turns hosting a three-course dinner party for other contestants, and the meal rated highest by the guests wins a cash prize. There have been 2,426 episodes over the years including 250 couple episodes, 101 celebrity specials and 14 Christmas editions.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
scottishdailyexpress.co.uk | Naomi Clarke |Charlotte McLaughlin |Ben Borland
Celebrity hairdresser Trevor Sorbie, who gained fame with the creation of the wedge cut, has died aged 75. The award-winning Scottish stylist revealed in October he had weeks to live after his bowel cancer had spread to his liver. Alongside styling many famous faces over the years including The Beach Boys and Dame Helen Mirren, he set up a charity which gives advice to patients and NHS staff on wig styling, hair loss and re-growth after treatment.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
plymouthherald.co.uk | Oliver Astley |Naomi Clarke |Mark Jefferies
Coronation Street delivered a potent message to viewers as it altered its iconic theme tune in the latest episode, replacing it with the sound of a flatlining heartbeat following Gail Platt's on-screen cardiac arrest. Last week, audiences saw long-standing character Gail, portrayed by Helen Worth, rushed to hospital after suffering a heart attack. As part of this storyline, the ITV soap has teamed up with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to raise awareness about heart disease.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
scottishdailyexpress.co.uk | Naomi Clarke |Douglas Dickie
Pop Idol champion Michelle McManus has revealed the biggest motivation in her shedding an incredible nine stone - the thought of not being here for her children. The Scottish singer, 44, said she carried a lot of "shame" after receiving negative comments about her body and weight in the media for many years. Appearing on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, McManus, from Glasgow, also revealed she had ended her self-imposed exile from social media after becoming happier in her own skin.
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Sep 27, 2024 | 
plymouthherald.co.uk | Katie Timms |Naomi Clarke
"What Do You Believe In?" pleads Rag'n'Bone Man on the title track of his upcoming album. The 39-year-old singer-songwriter, real name Rory Graham, has been on a rollercoaster ride trying to work this out for himself over the years. He has become a father, got married, separated and has now found love again with his partner, Zoe. Staying true to form, his upcoming third record sees him bare his soul as he works through these complex feelings of loss, hope, love and ultimately joy.
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
somersetlive.co.uk | Daniel Clark |Naomi Clarke |Hannah Roberts
The iconic Glastonbury Festival 2024 sees its gates swing open, welcoming fans to a five-day cultural jamboree. Emily Eavis, festival organiser, energetically unravelled the emerald gates of Worthy Farm to the tunes of a lively brass band. She then orchestrated a euphoric countdown with eager festival-goers before they charged onto the fields, vying for the most enviable camping spots.
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Jun 14, 2024 | 
bristolpost.co.uk | Naomi Clarke
An investigation into allegations against Russell Brand has found that informally raised concerns about the comedian and actor's behaviour while he worked on several Channel 4 programmes, including in Bristol, were "not properly escalated or adequately addressed". The 49-year-old was accused of rape, assault and emotional abuse as part of a joint investigation by Channel 4's Dispatches programme, The Times and Sunday Times last year.
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Jun 14, 2024 | 
walesonline.co.uk | Naomi Clarke |Steven Smith
House Of The Dragon will return for a third series, HBO has announced. The news comes ahead of series two of the epic fantasy series, a prequel to Game Of Thrones, debuting on Sky Atlantic in the UK on June 17. Based on George RR Martin's series of novels A Song Of Ice And Fire, the show stars a host of British talent including Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke.
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Jun 4, 2024 | 
walesonline.co.uk | Naomi Clarke |Ellen Jenne
Radio station Capital has announced it will be launching a pop-up station entirely dedicated to Taylor Swift. It comes as she’s due to kick off the UK leg of The Eras Tour this Friday (June 7). The singer is set to complete three nights at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium. She will then head to Liverpool, Cardiff and London. To celebrate the occasion, Capital’s pop-up station is enabling Swifties to listen to Taylor’s songs all day and all night.
