EXCLUSIVE: Beau Biden’s widow wears her wedding ring as she emerges for the first time after her relationship with his brother Hunter was revealed ‘Yes, he is our President’: Violent clashes break out between Trump supporters and left-wing activists as thousands join rallies supporting the President across America Nevada wife who poisoned her husband’s Lucky Charms to avoid having sex with him told cops ‘I just wanted to stop him having an erection’ Birth defect in boys ’caused by hairspray: Chemicals are linked to a condition that causes lifelong physical and emotional trauma Trump’s NEW travel ban: The President ‘will sign an executive order banning Middle Eastern and African migrants next week’ Florida man, 59, who ‘raped and killed 16-year-old girl 39 years ago when he was her building manager’ is charged after new DNA evidence cracks cold case The shocking moment a road rage … (more)
Category: Drama
Back to her Yorkshire roots
WHEN Mary Fawcett Watko treads the boards in an American production of Calendar Girls she will be returning to her Yorkshire roots. Mary, who grew up in Guiseley, moved to the US half a century ago – but she has maintained her links with frequent visits to family back home.
Death toll in Surigao quake rises to 6
Six people, including a four-year-old boy, have been confirmed dead while 202 were injured after a powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck near Surigao City in Caraga Region, Mindanao at 10:03 p.m. Friday, February 10, the local disaster mitigation agency said. A report by the Caraga Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council as of 11 a.m. Saturday also said a bridge collapsed, some roads sustained cracks and were not passable, and residential houses and some commercial buildings were damaged.
Today in History Wednesday, Feb. 01, 2017
On Jan. 30, 1948, Indian political and spiritual leader Mohandas K. Gandhi, 78, was shot and killed in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse , a Hindu extremist. In 1815, the U.S. House of Representatives joined the Senate in agreeing to purchase the personal book collection of former President Thomas Jefferson to replace volumes lost when the British burned the U.S. Capitol and its congressional library during the War of 1812.
Joy erupts as Italian rescuers pull out avalanche survivors
With cheers of joy, rescue crews pulled survivors from the debris of an avalanche-crushed hotel in central Italy on Friday, an incredible discovery that boosted spirits two days after the massive snow slide buried around 30 people at the resort. Two children were among those rescued.
Did Richard Wilkins have to MESSAGE Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman…
Enough to drive you crazy! Driver gets a $128 ticket for leaving his car to warm up on his OWN driveway in freezing temperatures Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner WILL join his White House administration – as unpaid ‘Senior Advisor to the President’ ‘My sandwich? MY SANDWICH?!’ Father furious his wife took a bite out of his grilled cheese snack opens fire at her and is taken down after three-hour stand-off with police Revealed: The eight traits the man who will make the best lover, husband and father possesses Raising a child is as expensive as buying a FERRARI! Costs to raise offspring from birth to adulthood spiral to $233,000 Baby blunders! Parents send incredibly awkward photos of their precious children to Ellen DeGeneres for new talk show segment that highlights the tots’ most hilarious snapshots Do YOU have spelling OCD? Only the most pedantic of English language … (more)
‘I’m drunk and I’m locked out!’ Tipsy Busy Philipps ends her Golden …
Enough to drive you crazy! Driver gets a $128 ticket for leaving his car to warm up on his OWN driveway in freezing temperatures ‘My sandwich? MY SANDWICH?!’ Father furious his wife took a bite out of his grilled cheese snack opens fire at her and is taken down after three-hour stand-off with police Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner WILL join his White House administration – as unpaid ‘Senior Advisor to the President’ Revealed: The eight traits the man who will make the best lover, husband and father possesses Raising a child is as expensive as buying a FERRARI! Costs to raise offspring from birth to adulthood spiral to $233,000 Baby blunders! Parents send incredibly awkward photos of their precious children to Ellen DeGeneres for new talk show segment that highlights the tots’ most hilarious snapshots Do YOU have spelling OCD? Only the most pedantic of English language … (more)
Consolation prize! Keri Russell locks lips with Matthew Rhys at…
The Americans’ Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell found a sexy way to console each other following their loss at Sunday night’s Golden Globes. In a rare show of PDA, the 42-year-old Welshman locked lips with the California-born 40-year-old at Fox’s official afterparty inside the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.
Cancer survivor Helen awards her own New Year’s honour
A Clitheroe cancer survivor is entering into the spirit of the New Year Honour’s list by awarding a special tribute of her own – to her husband and child. The official list celebrates the achievements of outstanding men and women.
Classic film director dies at the age of 85
Jeremy Summers, who was born in St Albans in 1931 to Dora, an actor, and Walter Summers, a film director and screenplay writer, died on December 14 at the age of 85. Summers began working as a runner at Elstree Studios, in Borehamwood, when he was 16 and became an assistant director on films such as The Dam Busters and Moby Dick . His son Julian Summers said: “Walter had come back from the second world war a physical and nervous wreck and had already acquired a reputation in the film industry for being difficult.
The Latest: Raid at Istanbul apartment ends without arrests
An assailant believed to have been dressed in a Santa Claus cos… . This image taken from CCTV provided by Haberturk Newspaper Sunday Jan. 1, 2017 shows the attacker, armed with a long-barrelled weapon, shooting his way into the Reina nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday morning.
A video capture shows the gunman entering the Reina
The Islamic State took credit for the attack during the New Year’s celebration that left 39 dead and 69 injured, Turkish media reported. Islamic State takes credit for New Year’s attack at Istanbul nightclub The Islamic State took credit for the attack during the New Year’s celebration that left 39 dead and 69 injured, Turkish media reported.
Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo’s Firearms Nescience
I was at the Crossroads of the West gun show in Las Vegas when I learned about Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo’s agitation for limits on firearm magazine sizes . Lombardo’s statement to the Las Vegas Sun, “I’m a very avid hunter, I was in the military myself, and there’s no need to have a high-capacity magazine for any practical reason,” is prima facie evidence that he is either grossly unqualified for his job; or willing to subordinate public safety to a political agenda that is far better suited to Los Angeles than any place in Nevada.
Vicky’s Six Brilliant Things to do this Week
THE Emperor and the Nightingale by Neil Duffield, based on The Nightingale by Hans Christian Andersen is showing at Theatre by the Lake until January 14 . This charming tale of China’s young emperor Wu, who is kept a virtual prisoner in his palace by his scheming guardian and told the world outside the Forbidden City is a dangerous place.
It was the year of living dangerously: 2016 CBD Wrap
It was a Tuesday morning, May 24, and your columnist was conferring with Angus Aitken – Bell Potter’s head of institutional trading – about an email he had sent out that morning concerning the recent appointment of Michelle Jablko as ANZ’s chief financial officer. “Former investment bankers tend to be crap at most things in the listed world,” Aitken opined to his clients of the appointment.
On this day from Monday, December 19 2016
At the Memorial Hall Mr S W Free of Bristol won the prize for Best In Show with a sable called Rex. 1960: A large congregation attended a Carol service given by the Newspaper House Choir Swindon at Chiseldon Parish Church.