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social media to share her condolences. Read more: Lorraine Kelly and Rylan lead Darius Danesh tributes as Pop Idol star dies just 41Taking to Twitter, the Consett-born singer and actress, wrote: "Still processing the new of Darius’s death, a big brother to all of us in popidol. I’ll always remember his wonderful warm tall hugs and his words of wisdom.

A mum-of-two who travelled to Turkey for a dental check-up only to discover she had a brain tumour has been given a devastating diagnosis. Lisa Robinson, 44, went alone to Antalya on the Southern coast last month for what she thought would be a routine cosmetic procedure consultation.

Police are franticly searching for a missing four-year-old child after he was last spotted in Turkey after leaving the UK.

Judith Durham, an Australian folk music icon whose voice graced several international hits with her group, The Seekers, has died at 79.

And the bride said no. Bachelor Nation’s Jacqueline Trumbull called off her wedding to Paul Seli.

READ MORE: New Big Brother presenter odds as two ITV This Morning hosts among frontrunners Marcus has a strong Geordie accent, but many have wondered exactly where he is from. He was brought up in Stockton-On-Tees in County Durham, after being born in Middlesborough. However, Marcus now lives in Canterbury in Kent.

Former Big Brother contested Liam McGough has shared how becoming a celebrity overnight changed his life - and not in a good way.The TV personality, who finished third in series 8 and won £100,000 in the process, told ChronicleLive why he's much happier now that he's looking after trees in The Royal Parks and for five-star New York hotels, rather than making easy money by simply turning up to a nightclub and wave. It seems the 35 year old's days of hectic TV appearances and wild nights out are over after his overnight success at the tender age of 22. From making a million pounds and feelings of loneliness to reportedly dating TV star Emily Attack, let's take a look at Liam's life as it is now...

We test out a lot of skincare products here at OK!, from wrinkle serums to the best anti-ageing creams, in the quest to find out what will actually deliver the best results. And we don’t just mean we trial it on our own faces. We ask YOU – our trusty Beauty Edit reader testers – to trial products for a month before giving your honest (very, VERY honest!) feedback.

A four-year-old boy died after losing control and crashing a mini motorbike belonging to his seven-year-old cousin into a metal pole. The accident occurred when Lennox Railton-Craggs jumped on the front of the new bike and pulled a lever causing it to accelerate.

She may be known for entertaining viewers on Gogglebox alongside her close pal Georgia Bell, but TV personality Abbie Lynn has left the comfort of her sofa and has jetted off on a sun-soaked holiday. Abbie, 21, who joined the hit Channel 4 show back in 2018, has been making the most of her time away in Mallorca and has been busy documenting the lavish trip on her Instagram. Earlier on this week, Abbie hinted that she was about to embark on a trip of some sort as she posed at Newcastle International Airport.

Addie Morfoot ContributorMichael Peterson has spent the last 20 years explaining the death of his wife Kathleen. First, he stood trial for allegedly murdering her, and was convicted in 2003 and sentenced to life.

The Bishop of Manchester has described the government's plan to deport failed asylum seekers to Rwanda as a 'moral low.'

One last fling before the ring! While Jacqueline Trumbull may not have found love on The Bachelor, she ended up giving her final rose to fiancé Paul Seli. Before the pair walk down the aisle, the reality TV alum is taking Us inside her bachelorette party.

Gogglebox star Georgia Bell has shared her amazing home renovation with fans as she makes preparations for her first child’s arrival. The 22 year old announced that she and boyfriend Josh Newby were expecting their first child in January and has since been showing off her home makeover.

Sasha Urban editorHBO Max’s “The Staircase,” which concluded Thursday, has its share of revelations for longtime followers of the true crime case. But even for viewers who watched every bit of the 2004 docuseries, one special line from the dramatized version undeniably stands out.

Outraged parents have said that their children are going hungry and claim that they have had to drop food off at their school due to 'shameful' meals.

A former paramedic has told of his heartbreak after his wife suffered a heart attack and tragically died as she waited almost an hour for an ambulance to arrive.

Richard Madeley didn't hold back as he slammed a guest of Good Morning Britain as 'rude'. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV news programme on Wednesday morning alongside Charlotte Hawkins.

Gogglebox's Georgia Bell looked stunning in recent snaps from her baby shower, which was also attended by her co-star and best friend Abbie Lynn. Georgia, 21, is expecting her first child with her boyfriend Josh Newby, who she has been with since 2018 - the same year she first appeared on Channel 4's Gogglebox.The TV star - who is expecting a baby boy - wore a blue silk dress, whilst carrying flowers as she posed for pictures.

Gogglebox star Georgia Bell headed out over the weekend to celebrate the impending arrival of her first child. The 21-year-old is expecting a baby boy with her boyfriend Josh in July.

Gogglebox viewers were less than impressed after two of the programme’s regulars branded a Top of the Pops segment from 1992 ‘the olden days’. Best friends Abbie Lynn and Georgia Bell, Durham-based armchair critics, joined the series in 2018, and have provided us with plenty of entertainment over the years. Abbie, 20, and Georgia, 21, were baffled watching a clip on tonight’s show, which featured a look-back at an old Top of the Pops episode.

SEATTLE — Alan White, the longtime drummer for progressive rock pioneers Yes who also played on projects with John Lennon and George Harrison, has died. He was 72.White’s death was announced on his Facebook page by his family.

County Durham, died peacefully at home after a short illness. “The news has shocked and stunned the entire Yes family,” the band said. It is with deep sadness that YES announce Alan White, their much-loved drummer and friend of 50 years, has passed away, aged 72, after a short illness.

has died. He was 72.White's family confirmed the news of his passing in a statement posted to Facebook, sharing that the famed rocker died on Thursday after «a brief illness.»«Throughout his life and six-decade career, Alan was many things to many people: a certified rock star to fans around the world; band mate to a select few, and gentleman and friend to all who met him,» the statement shared.White was born in Pelton, County Durham, England on June 14, 1949.

deeply saddened.”Alan White, our beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, passed away at the age of 72 at his Seattle-area home on May 26, 2022, after a brief illness. Gigi, Jesse, and CassiSeattle, WARead more at https://t.co/51E83u0mj8 pic.twitter.com/mROj0KoC8pWhite was born in Pelton, County Durham, England on June 14, 1949.

Alan White, the longtime drummer for the British progressive-rock band Yes, died at his home in Seattle today following a brief illness, his family has announced. He was 72.

"Pulling down my rare oil painting of the Duke of Kent, valued at £60,000, I felt a swell of pride. “Never mind Queen Elizabeth, I should be crowned queen of my own royal collection!” I laughed to my husband John, 66, a farmer. With 12,000-plus items of memorabilia, I’m the extremely proud owner of the largest collection in the world.

A member of an organised crime gang has been jailed for 11 years after being found with £180,000 of high purity cocaine hidden behind a secret trap door in his van. Paul Marrow was part of plot aimed at flooding the streets of Tyneside with cocaine and amphetamine.

Universities in England will be told to introduce a policy on tackling spiking by the end of the year, as more than one in ten students believe they have been a victim.

Wayne Couzens, the former police officer who killed Sarah Everard, has pleaded not guilty to a string of flashing offences.