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Mel C says current UK economic situation is ‘a flipping disgrace’

Spice Girl Mel C has said Liz Truss represents girl power “in essence” but that the current economic situation in the UK is a “flipping disgrace”. The pop star said there were people around the country that were “desperate”. Speaking on Times Radio ...

08 Oct 2022 at 00:44

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Irish writers to join American horror legend at Cheltenham Literature Festival

Stanley Tucci, Stephen King and Bono are among the stars confirmed to appear at this year’s Cheltenham Literature Festival. First held in 1949, The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival is the world’s oldest literature festival ...

14 Aug 2022 at 22:33

Stanley Tucci and Stephen King confirmed for Cheltenham Literature Festival

11 Aug 2022 at 07:00

Collection of Hilary Mantel’s essays to be published in posthumous memoir

A collection of Dame Hilary Mantel’s journalism will be published in a memoir a year after her death. The British writer, who was best known for her two-time Booker Prize-winning Wolf Hall trilogy about the life of Thomas Cromwell, died ...

07 Sept 2023 at 12:37

Gabby Logan ‘trying to see positives’ in Newcastle United takeover

Sports broadcaster Gabby Logan is “trying to see the positives” in the takeover of Newcastle United but admits she is uneasy at the club she supports having Saudi-backed owners. Amanda Staveley’s consortium, which comprises the ...

16 Oct 2022 at 09:42

Bono calls on the UK to ‘lead’ the world again

U2 frontman Bono has urged the UK to start leading the world again after claiming the Government has been overtaken by “free market fundamentalists”. The Irish singer praised successive UK governments for helping tackle world ...

17 Oct 2022 at 11:16

Author and wartime spy trainer Noreen Riols made MBE in New Year Honours

Noreen Riols, one of the last surviving female members of the French section of the Special Operations Executive – known as “Churchill’s Secret Army” – has dedicated her MBE to the memory of her late “comrades”. As a member ...

31 Dec 2022 at 07:24

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Miriam Margolyes recalls BBC furore after sweary comments about Jeremy Hunt

Miriam Margolyes has said she was sent a bouquet of flowers by a BBC producer in the wake of the furore over her sweary comments about then chancellor Jeremy Hunt live on radio. The 83-year-old actress, who is known to be ...

08 Oct 2024 at 15:19

Judi Dench to discuss her Shakespearean roles at Cheltenham Literature Festival

Dame Judi Dench is to discuss her Shakespearean acting roles at Cheltenham Literature Festival. The veteran stage and screen star is among a number of celebrity speakers who will be attending this year’s festival, which ...

14 Aug 2024 at 09:00

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England can win next World Cup, says 1966 hero Sir Geoff Hurst

Sir Geoff Hurst believes England have the players to win the next World Cup and said Pep Guardiola or Jurgen Klopp should be the new manager. The 82-year-old, who is the last surviving member of the team which won the ...

10 Oct 2024 at 07:49

Miranda Hart reveals battle with Lyme disease that left her confined to bed

Comedy actress Miranda Hart has described how suffering with Lyme disease has affected her whole adult life and at one stage left her confined to bed. The TV star, best known for popular BBC sitcom Miranda, has ...

13 Oct 2024 at 13:15

Gavin And Stacey star tight-lipped on possible wedding in Christmas finale

One of the stars of hit TV show Gavin And Stacey has refused to say whether there will be a wedding in the finale of the BBC sitcom. Alison Steadman, who plays Gavin’s mother Pam, said she was sworn to secrecy ...

13 Oct 2024 at 14:14

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