Coronation Street and The Crown star James Laurenson dies aged 84 as tributes pour in

According to a royal expert, King Charles is likely to extend an invitation to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to join him at Balmoral this summer, but he anticipates they will decline.

While other members of the Royal Family are well-known for favouring High Street brands, The Duchess of Sussex has never been one to shy away from slightly more expensive wardrobe items. Just like her former character, Rachel Zane, on hit legal series Suits, Meghan quickly became known for her stylish and chic outfits when she stepped out on official royal duties.

Prince Harry's "unfounded security fears" are denying his father, King Charles, the joy of fulfilling a heartfelt desire, says a Royal expert. It has been reported Harry, who shares a strained relationship with his father, declined an invitation from the King to stay at a Royal residence during his recent visit to the UK earlier this month.

As exam season is in full swing, thousands of students across the UK are buckling down for some last-minute cramming before they sit their exams that will decide which university they'll be heading to this Autumn. For those hoping to walk in Royal shoes, St. Andrews in Fife, Scotland offers a plethora of opportunities and was even the place where Prince William and Kate Middleton's love story began.

Princess Anne's daughter, Zara Tindall, is frequently praised for her less formal approach to royal events and the sense of fun she brings along with husband Mike. Despite her close relationship with her uncle King Charles and other senior royals, Zara doesn't hold a title and has never been a working member of the Firm, allowing her more freedom to express herself publicly.This included a decision to get a piercing at the age of 17, a move that might be typical for an average teenager, but was quite audacious for a Royal.

As the countdown begins for Celebs Go Dating to return, this year's celebrity line up has reportedly been announced - and it looks better than ever. The hit reality romance series is set to hit screens soon and viewers can expect to see some fresh faces battling it out at the infamous Celebrity Dating Agency to find "the one". As well as the show's iconic dating agents Anna Williamson, Paul Brunson and Dr Tara, fans can look forward to one of the best line-ups yet.

He is famous for playing one of Coronation Street's toughest tough guys for the past 35 years. But in real life Jim McDonald actor Charlie Lawson was heading for more relaxing pursuits at the weekend.

Music legend Frank Ifield, who played a pivotal role in kickstarting The Beatles' career, has died at the age of 86.

2024 Sunday Times Rich List, the monarch’s personal wealth is $770 million.On the other hand, according to the 2022 Sunday Times Rich List, Queen Elizabeth’s personal wealth was a considerably lower $468 million, before she died at age 96 in September of that year. Surprisingly, this doesn’t mean that King Charles is the richest man in the UK. Charles pales in comparison to Hugh Grosvenor, 33, the Duke of Westminster.

Jamaica Observer. Per his family, James died on Tuesday (May 14) at the Northwick Park Hospital in London after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and a heart condition in 2021.The Jamaican-born singer founded The Vagabonds in 1960 before the group relocated to the UK in 1964.

Super Gran, has died aged 98.The show, which ran from 1985 to 1987, tells the story about an elderly grandmother who acquires superpowers after being struck by a magic ray. Granny Smith, who is usually accompanied by her grandson Willard, uses her powers to protect the residents of the fictional town Chisleton.Super Gran also featured guest appearances from various actors including footballer George Best, comedian and writer Spike Milligan, darts player Eric Bristow and actor Roy Kinnear.

The late Queen's cherished local butcher in Scotland, who served her just days before her passing, has been stripped of his royal honour.

Leanne Battersby is set to leave the cobbles next week as Jane Danson's Coronation Street character gets swept up by 'The Institute'. As viewers of the ITV soap know, Leanne has been listening to Rowan Cunliffe ever since his arrival in Weatherfield and he's even been pulling her away from partner Nick Tilsley and even her sister Toyah Battersby during her time of need.

The Office and Harry Potter – has been cast as a villain in Marvel‘s The Fantastic Four.The 54-year-old Leeds-born actor will star alongside the likes of The Last of Us’ Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (aka Mr Fantastic), The Bear’s Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (aka The Thing), Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm (aka The Invisible Woman) and Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things) as Johnny Storm (aka The Human Torch).Ozark’s Julia Garner will play the Silver Surfer, while John Malkovich has also joined the film in an undisclosed role.Matt Shakman, who helmed the Marvel series WandaVision for Disney+ and Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters for Apple TV+, is set to direct the upcoming Fantastic Four film.Ineson first rose to fame for his role as Chris Finch in the UK sitcom The Office. He also landed a role in Harry Potter films, portraying the dark wizard Amycus Carrow and in Game Of Thrones as the warrior Dagmer Cleftjaw.Happy Valentine’s Day from Marvel’s First Family! Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn are The Fantastic Four.Marvel Studios' #TheFantasticFour, in theaters July 25, 2025.

James Laurenson, the British actor whose 50-year career included roles in Coronation Street, Midsomer Murders and The Crown, had died. He was 84.

Coronation Street star James Laurenson, renowned for his long-standing career in TV and film, has sadly passed away at the age of 84.

Coronation Street star Chris Gascoyne will soon be returning to screens, months after he was seen leaving the cobbles as Peter Barlow. There was an end of an era in the ITV soap on Boxing Day as Peter and wife Carla Connor called it quits, bringing to an end one of soap fans' most-loved relationships.

Game of Thrones actor Ian Gelder has sadly passed away after losing his fight with bile duct cancer at the age of just 74. Confirming the news of his death on Tuesday evening, his husband, fellow actor and star of The Crown, Ben Daniels broke the heartbreaking news on social media. In an emotional post, Ben wrote: “It is with huge huge sadness and a heavy heart broken into a million pieces that I’m leaving this post to announce the passing of my darling husband and life partner Ian Gelder." Opening up about Ian's cause of death, Ben continued: “Ian was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in December and yesterday he passed at 1.07pm.

The Traitors and Married at First Sight stars have been spotted in a popular Glasgow eatery.

Manchester-born actor Bernard Hill has died aged 79. Best known for his roles in Oscar-winning epics Titanic and Lord of the Rings, he also starred in the seminal TV drama Boys from the Blackstuff.