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Briton’s death in Spain raises fears about painkiller Nolotil
George Martin’s children clash over ‘fifth Beatle”s legacy
Alexis Stratford, daughter of Beatles producer George Martin from his first marriage, ‘not invited’ to ceremony commemorating her father’s legacy – GEOFF PUGH FOR THE TELEGRAPH With classic Beatles hits such as All You Need Is Love and We Can Work It Out, Sir George Martin was instrumental in creating the soundtrack to a generation’s… Read More »
Christopher Eccleston was offered a role in Billy Elliot but turned it down because he found the film ‘offensive’
Christopher Eccleston reveals he turned down a role Billy Elliot for finding its depiction of a working-class family “offensive”. The Manchester-born actor, who grew up in Salford, discussed his decision to turn down acting opportunities which he felt patronized working-class people, while criticizing the film which tells the story of an aspiring ballet dancer. According… Read More »
This supermarket’s own label beats the rest when it comes to best value butter spreads
There are very few 100 percent butter spreads available; Legally, these products must contain at least 80 percent butter. My butter lives in the duck-shaped dish my father gave me many years ago. The duck head is a little wonky where it’s glued on, but it sits proudly on the work surface next to my… Read More »
Neighbor contacted children’s charity about Bronson Battersby just days before tragic death
The NSPCC was contacted over concerns about Bronson Battersby’s health in the days before the two-year-old’s tragic death, which led to the children’s charity making a referral to social services. Bronson’s father, Kenneth Battersby, 60, is believed to have suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after the couple were last seen alive at their home… Read More »
Five ways baked potatoes provide a healthier alternative for dinner
There are so many delicious ways to replace a simple jacket potato without missing out on your favorite dishes – Getty If that bowl of pasta you had for dinner last night is leaving you feeling bloated and lethargic, it might be time to rethink how you serve some of your favorite dishes. In the… Read More »
Channel migrants given right to work in UK
Nearly 16,000 asylum seekers were allowed to work in a year, including those who crossed the English Channel in small boats – Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Europe Channel migrants have been quietly given the right to work in sectors such as care, construction and agriculture, and can still access subsidized bed and board entitlements under a… Read More »
Rishi Sunak laughs as shopper challenges him about NHS expecting strange change
Rishi Sunak has been accused of being “out of touch” with voters after he was caught laughing as he was challenged on the street by a woman who expressed anger over the dire state of NHS waiting lists. Cameras captured the awkward conversation as the Prime Minister confronted voters in Winchester town center over health… Read More »
Sturgeon deleted all Covid WhatsApps, investigation finds
Nicola Sturgeon Nicola Sturgeon and her deputy deleted all pandemic WhatsApp messages, the Covid Inquiry heard. At a hearing in Edinburgh on Friday, the inquiry was told former prime minister Ms Sturgeon “retained no messages” about the pandemic, while her deputy John Swinney used an “auto-delete function”. Ms Sturgeon has repeatedly refused to say whether… Read More »