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Anne Heche ‘in a coma’ following following LA vehicle collision

Anne Heche ‘in a coma’ following following LA vehicle collision

Anne Heche ‘in a coma’ following following LA vehicle collision

09 August 2022

The 53-year-old was taken to hospital after the incident on Friday morning in Los Angeles.


Kylie Minogue and Peter Andre among those to remember Dame Olivia Newton-John

Kylie Minogue and Peter Andre among those to remember Dame Olivia Newton-John

Kylie Minogue and Peter Andre among those to remember Dame Olivia Newton-John

09 August 2022

After news of her death broke on Monday famous names took to social media to share memories and send condolences to her family.


Grease The Musical star: It was surreal to break Dame Olivia’s death to audience

Grease The Musical star: It was surreal to break Dame Olivia’s death to audience

Grease The Musical star: It was surreal to break Dame Olivia’s death to audience

08 August 2022

Actress Olivia Moore, who plays Sandy in the musical, said Monday night’s West End performance had been a ‘mixed bag of emotions’.


John Travolta leads tributes to Dame Olivia Newton-John following her death

John Travolta leads tributes to Dame Olivia Newton-John following her death

John Travolta leads tributes to Dame Olivia Newton-John following her death

08 August 2022

The British-born singer died ‘peacefully’ at her ranch in Southern California on Monday morning at the age of 73, her husband said.


Raab: Emergency budget plans from Truss risk being Tory electoral suicide note

Raab: Emergency budget plans from Truss risk being Tory electoral suicide note

Raab: Emergency budget plans from Truss risk being Tory electoral suicide note

08 August 2022

The Deputy Prime Minister is a supporter of Liz Truss’s leadership rival Rishi Sunak.


Residents want answers after girl killed in gas explosion

Residents want answers after girl killed in gas explosion

Residents want answers after girl killed in gas explosion

08 August 2022

The Metropolitan Police said officers believe the child was a four-year-old girl and that her next of kin have been informed.


Ozzy Osbourne makes surprise appearance at Commonwealth Games closing ceremony

Ozzy Osbourne makes surprise appearance at Commonwealth Games closing ceremony

Ozzy Osbourne makes surprise appearance at Commonwealth Games closing ceremony

08 August 2022

The Aston-born musician, 73, was joined onstage by members of his rock band Black Sabbath for the explosive performance.


How Olivia Newton-John’s cancer campaigning inspired millions

How Olivia Newton-John’s cancer campaigning inspired millions

How Olivia Newton-John’s cancer campaigning inspired millions

08 August 2022

She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992, which returned in 2013 in her shoulder and again in 2017, this time in her spine.


Olivia Newton-John hailed as an ‘angelic voice’ following death aged 73

Olivia Newton-John hailed as an ‘angelic voice’ following death aged 73

Olivia Newton-John hailed as an ‘angelic voice’ following death aged 73

08 August 2022

Soul singer Dionne Warwick and Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin were among those sharing messages.


In Pictures: Birmingham bids farewell to Commonwealth Games

In Pictures: Birmingham bids farewell to Commonwealth Games

In Pictures: Birmingham bids farewell to Commonwealth Games

08 August 2022

Musical acts and a tribute to Peaky Blinders featured.


English-born star Olivia Newton-John was immortalised in Grease

English-born star Olivia Newton-John was immortalised in Grease

English-born star Olivia Newton-John was immortalised in Grease

08 August 2022

The Australian actress and singer was known for playing Sandy in the hit musical.


Grease star Dame Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73

Grease star Dame Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73

Grease star Dame Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73

08 August 2022

The British-born singer died ‘peacefully’ at her ranch in Southern California on Monday morning, surrounded by family and friends.


Rishi Sunak would target Whitehall savings to fund cost-of-living winter help

Rishi Sunak would target Whitehall savings to fund cost-of-living winter help

Rishi Sunak would target Whitehall savings to fund cost-of-living winter help

08 August 2022

The former chancellor announced the approach as his leadership rival Liz Truss maintained she is committed to helping struggling families.


Angela Rayner: I’m against us going ‘anywhere near’ a Scottish independence vote

Angela Rayner: I’m against us going ‘anywhere near’ a Scottish independence vote

Angela Rayner: I’m against us going ‘anywhere near’ a Scottish independence vote

08 August 2022

Labour’s deputy leader appeared at an event during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on Monday.


People in driest places in England tell of challenges amid rain shortage

People in driest places in England tell of challenges amid rain shortage

People in driest places in England tell of challenges amid rain shortage

08 August 2022

People in some of England’s driest areas have explained how the sweltering weather and a shortage of rainfall is impacting their daily lives.


Ryan Giggs’ private life ‘involved a litany of abuse’, court told

Ryan Giggs’ private life ‘involved a litany of abuse’, court told

Ryan Giggs’ private life ‘involved a litany of abuse’, court told

08 August 2022

Prosecutors said the ex-footballer, who denies the charges, had a ‘much uglier and more sinister’ side to his character.


Queen’s official welcome to Balmoral to be held in private

Queen’s official welcome to Balmoral to be held in private

Queen’s official welcome to Balmoral to be held in private

08 August 2022

The Queen has faced episodic mobility issues since last autumn.


Rising number of self-generated child sexual abuse images online reported

Rising number of self-generated child sexual abuse images online reported

Rising number of self-generated child sexual abuse images online reported

08 August 2022

The Internet Watch Foundation has said the growing number of self-generated sexual abuse images of children online was a ‘digital emergency’.


In Pictures: Drought takes its toll on countryside as England changes colour

In Pictures: Drought takes its toll on countryside as England changes colour

In Pictures: Drought takes its toll on countryside as England changes colour

08 August 2022

England has taken on a different hue with infrequent rain causing parched landscapes.


Health researchers must do more to gain trust of Muslims, new report finds

Health researchers must do more to gain trust of Muslims, new report finds

Health researchers must do more to gain trust of Muslims, new report finds

08 August 2022

New data indicates only a small number of Muslim people living in the UK have taken part in any genetic research studies.


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