Amanda Abbington says she found her former Strictly Come Dancing dance partner Giovanni Pernice’s alleged behaviour “unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean”. The actress, who withdrew from last year's series in October, told the Sun on Sunday she feared a backlash if she complained and claimed the BBC had known about Pernice's behaviour for years.

Abbington accuses Pernice of 'cruel and mean' behaviour

Disco singer Evelyn Thomas, whose powerful voice helped define the Hi-NRG scene of the 1980s, has died at the age of 70. The Chicago-born star scored an international hit with the 1984 single High Energy, which made the top five in the UK and topped the US club charts. Her...

High Energy singer Evelyn Thomas dies, aged 70

On the evening of May 3, 2007, three-year-old Madeleine McCann vanished from her family’s holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, a resort town in Portugal’s Algarve region. Madeleine, along with her younger twin siblings, had been left sleeping in the apartment while her parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, dined with friends at a nearby tapas restaurant. The McCanns took turns checking on the children throughout the evening, but when Kate returned around 10 pm, she discovered Madeleine was missing. The initial investigation by the Portuguese police faced criticism for alleged mishandling of evidence and lack of swift action.

What really happened to vanished 3-year-old Madeleine McCann?

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Bar 1 in Consett is closed again having first lost its licence after a stabbing in December.

Bar shuts after losing licence for second time

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The 'You Give Me Something' singer's partner was found at her home in Gloucester in January.

Singer James Morrison's Partner Died by Suicide, Coroner Finds: Inquest Into Gill Catchpole's Death Ends

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in custody.

Man arrested after woman raped near park

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Screams were heard from a house in a quiet cul de sac where three women died before “absolute chaos” broke out as armed police looking for their killer put the road in lockdown, a neighbour has said.A resident living in Ashlyn Close in Bushey, Hertfordshire said the tragedy that unfolded at around 7pm on Tuesday was “absolutely traumatic”.Police have launched a manhunt for Kyle Clifford, 26, from Enfield, north London in connection with the deaths, and have warned that he may be armed with a crossbow.The 46-year-old who lives near the scene, did not wish to share her name but...

Screams heard as three women murdered in quiet suburban cul-de-sac

Members of the public have been urged not to approach Gary Rootham and to call 999 if they see him.

Escaped prisoner sparks police hunt

TikTokers are warning why a ‘no women’ sign on waterslides should always be heeded after a world champion diver “went for it anyway.”. Rhiannan Iffland, an Australian high diver and an eleven-time world champion, frequently shares her conquest of “dizzying heights” via her TikTok account.

World champion diver ignores ‘no women’ sign on waterslide to TikTok fans’ horror

A council in West Yorkshire has started imposing fines in a bid to clamp down on the illegal use of domestic log burners. Wakefield Council brought in new measures in December to allow environmental health officers to issue fixed penalty notices to stop “excessive smoke emissions”. It came...

First fine issued for illegal use of log burners

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A man found dead along with a woman at a house in Staffordshire has been named as a paramedic who starred in a Channel 4 TV show.Police have launched a murder inquiry after the pair were found dead in a house in Alpine Drive in Hednesford, Cannock, around 12.30pm on Tuesday.They have been named by police as 24-year-old Daniel Duffield, from nearby Cannock, and 22-year-old Lauren Evans, from Bridgend in South Wales.Mr Duffield was a paramedic for West Midlands Ambulance Service, and appeared in series 11 Channel 4’s 999: On the Frontline.His friend and colleague Ellie, who appeared alongside him...

Man found dead alongside woman is revealed to be paramedic who starred in Channel 4 show

Two “lovely” men whose remains were found in suitcases in Bristol at the Clifton Suspension Bridge and in a flat in London have been pictured for the first time.The victims were named by the Metropolitan Police on Monday as 62-year-old Albert Alfonso, who was originally from France but had obtained British citizenship, and 71-year-old Briton Paul Longworth. The men had previously been in a relationship and still lived together at a flat on Scotts Road in Shepherd’s Bush, west London, with neighbours describing the pair as “very nice”, “quiet” and “happy”.Their remains were found in two suitcases dumped near Clifton...

Two ‘lovely’ men whose remains were found in suitcases in Bristol are pictured for first time

An assisted dying group expects a portable suicide pod to be used for the first time in Switzerland, potentially within months, providing death without medical supervision, it said Wednesday. - Development and debate -
The capsule's potential use has raised a host of legal and ethical questions in Switzerland, reigniting debate on assisted dying.

First suicide pod use 'soon' in Switzerland: campaigners

A dog owner has been charged over the death of a man fatally mauled by two XL bullies. Ian Price, 52, died in September after being attacked by two dogs outside a property on Main Road, Stonnall, near Walsall. James Trimble-Pettit, 31, of Fradley, Staffordshire, will face two charges before...

Man charged over death of XL bully attack victim

Rival flooring firm Tapi is set to save over 50 shops, but more than 200 are likely to close.

Carpetright set for rescue but jobs are at risk

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward.

Four dead after car crashes into tree

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“The bone was exposed… I could feel the breeze on my leg!” says man who was just trying to get a better view

“There was blood everywhere!” Dartmoor hiker’s foot left hanging off after terrifying slip

Ex-security guard, Louis van Schoor, killed dozens in South Africa but was only jailed for seven murders.

Mass killer who ‘hunted’ black people says police encouraged him

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JAY SLATER’S family are facing an agonising wait to find out how exactly the British teen died after his body was reportedly found in Tenerife. A body believed to be Jay’s was recovered this morning in Masca after a gruelling month-long search. The apprentice bricklayer from Lancashire was on holiday with two friends when he vanished […]

Jay Slater’s family face brutal wait for exact ‘cause of death’ after suspected fall in ‘inaccessible area’ in Tenerife

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'Frustrating' and 'pressurised': Life inside Strictly rehearsals

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Kristina Rihanoff has welcomed the BBC's decision to give stars chaperones during rehearsals, after complaints about two fellow dancers on the...

'Frustrating' and 'pressurised': Life inside Strictly rehearsals

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