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The UK cast of 9 to 5: The Musical delivered a moving tribute to Dolly Parton during their performance on Tuesday evening, following the country music legend’s death at the age of 80.Ms Parton’s representative confirmed to People that the iconic singer-songwriter had endured a “brief battle with cancer” before her passing.Ahead of the curtain rising at Worthing theatre, lead actress Karla Tracey addressed the audience.The announcement prompted audible gasps from theatregoers who were only just learning of the singer’s death.Dolly Parton has died aged 80 following a brief battle with cancer | GETTYThe performance was then dedicated entirely to…
The UK’s vehicle safety regulator has announced that it is keeping certain new rules “under review” after almost three million Tesla models were recalled.The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed that there are no recalls for Tesla vehicles in the UK at the moment, but the situation is being “reviewed”.It follows the decision to recall more than four million vehicles in China in response to “hidden” or flush door handles.China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said flush door handles can be difficult to locate and can cause issues in an emergency.In total, 2.98 million Tesla models are…
A senior serving officer, who played a lead role in compiling the briefing, is under investigation for allegedly failing to ensure its accuracy.The watchdog said the officer may not have accurately represented some information which could have resulted in the briefing “lacking impartiality”.They are also examining whether the officer “may have failed to appropriately handle sensitive intelligence” contained in the report, before it was shared with SAG members.The staff member, who was involved in researching and compiling intelligence for the game, is alleged to have sourced inaccurate information from AI searches and took no subsequent action to help ensure it…
Cristiano Ronaldo was taken off at half-time with his 10-man Al-Nassr side 2-0 down – before they fought back to seal a dramatic win over Al-Ettifaq.Defending Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr got off to a dreadful start on Tuesday when goalkeeper Bento was sent off after just 12 minutes and they were two goals behind at the break.Ronaldo, 41, making his first start since the World Cup, left the pitch in frustration at half-time and was then substituted by manager Ange Postecoglou. But Postecoglou’s decisions proved to be vindicated with Al-Nassr launching a second-half comeback.Sadio Mane and Abdulelah Al Amri…
Police have launched a murder investigation after two people died in a house fire near Middlesbrough, Cleveland Police have confirmed.Two people died in a blaze at a property in Grangetown, with four others taken to James Cook University Hospital for treatment.Seven fire engines were called to Birchington Avenue and Leighton Road, which are closed, just before 6am while crews dealt with the incident with aid from Cleveland Police.A statement from Cleveland Police reads: “The families of those people have been informed, and our thoughts are with them and the families of everyone involved in this incident at this extremely difficult…
The mother of Rhiannon Whyte has hit out at the Government’s “diabolical” refusal to release the data on crimes committed by foreign nationals. Speaking to GB News, Siobhan Whyte accused Labour of “constantly denying” the illegal migrant crime epidemic. In a new campaign, 11 families of victims of crimes carried out by migrants have written to Justice Secretary Alex Norris, demanding that the Government publishes the data revealing the full scale of foreign offending in England and Wales from 2018 to 2024. The Information Commissioner ruled previously that data revealing the full scale of the data in question should be…
The Duke of Gloucester is celebrating his 82nd birthday today, with the Royal Family marking the occasion through a public message on social media.The official account representing King Charles and Queen Camilla posted: “Happy Birthday to The Duke of Gloucester!”Prince Richard’s birthday comes as the majority of the royal household is based at Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands for their customary summer retreat.However, the Duke and his wife were notably absent from the gathering over the weekend, having remained in London to fulfil official engagements on behalf of the Crown on Friday.The Duke of Gloucester is celebrating his 82nd…
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has hinted that more help with energy bills could be on the way for households across the country. His comments come at a moment when millions of families are bracing for a painful winter.Speaking to reporters from a London supermarket, Mr Burnham acknowledged the impact of rising costs. “It’s difficult for people and I recognise that,” he said.The Prime Minister pointed to his decision to scrap VAT on electricity bills, announced shortly after entering Downing Street, as an immediate measure. “That kicks in from October,” he added.Looking further ahead, Mr Burnham signalled the Government would explore…
JK Rowling launched a blistering attack on a social media user who attempted to tarnish Dolly Parton’s reputation by associating the late country legend with Donald Trump.The country icon, who was famously apolitical, died on Tuesday at the age of 80, prompting tributes from across the globe.Ms Rowling was among those who shared fond memories of the Jolene hitmaker. The Harry Potter creator had posted a heartfelt tribute to Ms Parton on X following the singer’s death on Tuesday after a short battle with cancer.When a user responded by drawing a connection between Ms Parton and the US president, Ms…
Almost half of UK drivers would now be in favour of using a Chinese car as motorists quickly adapt to the growing number of impressive vehicles hitting the market.New research shows that 49 per cent of car owners across the UK would now consider a Chinese brand as their next vehicle.This is a huge increase compared to the 35 per cent seen in the first half of 2026 and more than double the 24 per cent who said they would consider one in H1 of 2023.It follows the launch of multiple Chinese car brands in the UK in recent years,…