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Herbie J Pilato

It's been more than four decades since former child star William “Billie” Thomas Jr. died in Los Angeles of a heart attack at only 49 on October 10, 1980. Best known as "Buckwheat," the character he portrayed in the original Hal Roach-ignited Our Gang/Little Rascals classic film shorts from 1934 to 1944, Thomas faced similar challenges and misfortunes of several of his co-stars and other former child actors. This is his story.

Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas - 'Little Rascals'/'Our Gang' Child Star: 44 Years After His Tragic Death

It feels like just a few weeks ago that we were ringing in the new year with Sydney Festival, but believe it or not, we’re in September – which means that daylight savings is just around the corner. Here’s everything you need to know about daylight savings in NSW, including when to turn your clocks forward, and what it will mean for your sleep pattern.

Daylight savings is returning in NSW next month – here’s when to turn your clocks forward

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It's been four years since the charismatic and rugged actor Robert Conrad died at 84. Best known for feature films like Palm Springs Weekend, and the trio of hit TV shows, Hawaiian Eye, Wild Wild West, and Black Sheep Squadron (a.k.a., Baa Baa Black Sheep), Robert Conrad was one tough cookie. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Tough Guy' Actor Robert Conrad ('Wild, Wild West): 4 Years After His Tragic Death

Waterloo Road star Jason Manford has revealed how his character, Steve Savage, is connected to Kym Marsh’s Nicky Walters. The actor and comedian was announced as part of the cast for the 14th series of the BBC soap back in February, with his character - the new headteacher of the school - set to have a big impact on students as well as colleagues.

Waterloo Road’s Jason Manford reveals Steve’s connection to Nicky

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Sharing a living space with someone on the daily is rarely a walk in the park. Everyone has their little strange quirks, moods and habits that can drive another person crazy. However, some zodiac signs are known for being particularly demanding or having personality traits that naturally make cohabitation a little more challenging to say the least. Let's see which zodiac signs are the most difficult to live with and tips with how to cope!

The 3 Most Demanding Zodiac Signs to Live With

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If you believe that means the classic rock icon is slowing down, he stresses that's not the case.

Rod Stewart Reveals His 'Days Are Numbered' Amid Recent Illness

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Ramen restaurant Kazutake Ramen has opened a second 24-hour outlet at Serangoon Gardens, featuring a Naruto-themed interior. And given Naruto’s love for ramen, this is quite a fitting tribute. What’s more – all food items come with no GST or service charge. You’ll be able to dine...

Kazutake Ramen: 24/7 Naruto-themed ramen outlet opens in Serangoon Gardens

After lots of speculation and a ‘long summer of negotiations’, we finally know the answer to the most important question surrounding Kier Starmer’s new role as PM: whether Downing Street will recruit any new four-legged colleagues. When the Starmers first moved into number 10, rumours swirled that...

Downing Street has just got an adorable new resident

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

It's been eight years since beloved former child star and Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke died from sepsis (a ruptured intestine) at only 69 in 2016. She was also the recipient of two Golden Globes, three Emmys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the 1960s, she was the star of her own TV sitcom. In the mid-1980s, she served as President of the Screen Actors Guild. Through it all, she was married four times (including once to actor John Austin), had three sons, and never stopped acting. This is her tragic yet triumphant story.

In Memory of Former Child Star and Oscar-winning Actress Patty Duke: 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

A three-year-old boy has died following a "medical episode" at a large family festival. Officers from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary were called to the scene at Carfest, at Laverstoke Park Farm, in Overton, Hampshire, shortly after 23:00 BST on Saturday. The child died a short time after having...

Three-year-old boy dies after 'episode' at festival

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The Maldron Hotels released a statement regarding the situation

Oasis fans outraged as hotel chain accused of cancelling bookings and reselling at inflated price

A man so virtuosically witty he has an adjective named after him, the opening scene of Tom Stoppard’s ‘The Real Thing’ is Stoppardian to the point of parody. We meet a waspishly witty husband - Oliver Johnstone‘s Max - who barrages his wife Charlotte (Susan Wokoma) with inane but aggressive queries about her recent work tip abroad before casually revealing that he found her passport and she couldn’t have been in Switzerland – she has clearly been having an affair.

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The world-famous Blue Bottle Coffee has landed in Singapore, much to the delight of caffeine enthusiasts around the island. This is its first Southeast Asian outlet, which occupies a small corner in the new Lumine global flagship store in Raffles City. But before we dive into the details, here’s a much-needed disclaimer: Blue Bottle Coffee Singapore will not be operating as a café, so don’t come expecting freshly brewed coffee. Instead, read on to find out what you can look forward to.

Blue Bottle Coffee is now open in Singapore and here’s what to expect

The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) has announced that it will issue the Standby Signal No. 1 this afternoon (Sept 3), likely between 5pm and 8pm. This precaution comes as Tropical Cyclone Yagi approaches, situated over 600 kilometres away from Hong Kong at the time of writing. As of 10 am,...

Hong Kong Observatory will issue T1 signal this afternoon

Fashion lovers are going to lose their heads over the V&A’s big autumn 2025 exhibition, focusing as it does on the sartorial tastes of one of history’s most notable bonce droppers. 'Marie Antoinette Style' will look at Marie Antoinette, the French queen who was put to the guillotine in 1793 during the French Revolution, and her enduring impact on fashion, design and culture, as well as ‘the origins and countless revivals of the style shaped by the most fashionable queen in history’.

An extravagant exhibition about Marie Antoinette is coming to the V&A next year

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A WOMAN in her 50s had been queuing for a fairground ride with two children when she plunged 30ft from Blackpool Central Pier. Holidaymakers watched on in horror as the woman landed on the solid wet sand below with a “huge thud” yesterday afternoon. She was left in a critical condition after tumbling through the […]

Woman in 50s was queuing with 2 kids to use rides on Blackpool Pier when she plunged 30ft through ‘open service hole’

Balasankar Narayanan, 44, is potentially violent and should not be approached, the Met Police says.

Man who is 'risk to women' flees care facility

An old tweet that Liam Gallagher shared, calling out Noel for high ticket prices, has resurfaced following the Oasis reunion ticket controversy. Tickets for the hugely anticipated run of comeback gigs went on sale over the weekend and officially sold out at 7pm. However, the entire process was far from smooth, with millions flocking to try to grab tickets and many – including Louis Tomlinson – being left disappointed after several issues arose.

Oasis reunion 2025: Fans are re-sharing Liam Gallagher’s tweet calling out Noel over high ticket prices

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How you can get free tickets to see Raye this month

Raye has had a mammoth year. The singer-songwriter won a record-breaking six awards at the 2024 BRITs, was credited as a songwriter on a Beyonce album,...

How you can get free tickets to see Raye this month

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