Blues Brothers actress Darris Curry’s heartbreaking last words before dying in California fires
Darris Curry, 95, hoped to return to her Altadena home after a hospital stay, but on January 8, as she and her granddaughter Darice Kelly arrived, they saw smoke from the raging Eaton Fire. Despite no evacuation order, Kelly left, believing her grandmother was safe. Tragically, the fire consumed Curry's home, and after frantic searches, authorities confirmed her remains...
Amid Labour’s VAT tuition raid, a report reveals councils spend £2bn a year to send special needs pupils to private schools.
Parliament spends £2 billion annually on placing pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in private schools, a 46% increase over four years. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) revealed this dependency is due to insufficient capacity in the government sector. The Labour-run Department for Education acknowledged the need for private schools in SEND education. Recent tax hikes, including...
The Traitors’ 8 biggest conspiracy theories debunked: CLAUDIA CONNELL gives her verdict secret pacts, couples and plot holes – and reveals the clue staring the Faithfuls right in the...
The UK's popular show, The Traitors, is back for its third series, captivating audiences with its deceitful gameplay where contestants, split into 'Faithfuls' and 'Traitors,' vie for a £120,000 prize. As the show progresses, viewers engage with unexpected twists, such as familial connections among contestants and theories surrounding secret alliances. The current series features dramatic moments, including banishments and...
I bought a mobile phone from Sky but it wasn’t ready by the time it arrived in the post. I ended up paying £25 a month for free on...
Anya Carroll, 31, from Bristol, was shocked when her ordered iPhone 16 from Sky Mobile, part of a Black Friday deal, arrived as a lump of clay. After contacting Sky, she found customer service unhelpful, and they claimed there was insufficient evidence of tampering during delivery. Sky initially insisted she continue paying for a phone she never received. Eventually,...
Tony Slattery ‘killed by cocaine’: Medics reveal how tragic comedian’s HUGE drugs and booze consumption would have shattered his health – as devastated pals lament ‘cruel irony’ that he’d...
Tony Slattery, the 65-year-old comedian and actor known for "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", died from a heart attack, likely linked to his past severe cocaine and alcohol addiction. Despite overcoming these issues years prior, addiction expert Ian Hamilton noted that long-lasting damage to Slattery's heart could have contributed to his death. Slattery revealed his struggle with substance abuse...
John Daly is hospitalized and undergoes emergency surgery
John Daly, the 58-year-old golf legend, was hospitalized in Florida for emergency hand surgery, which he announced via Instagram, expressing gratitude to his doctor. While Daly didn't disclose specific details about his condition, a photo showed a bandaged left hand. Known for his unconventional lifestyle, Daly is infamous for smoking on the golf course and avoiding water, preferring Diet...
Keir Starmer’s handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius is in a delicate situation – Labor ministers ‘want Donald Trump’s approval before signing deal’
Britain's anticipation of a deal over the Chagos Islands is uncertain as Labor negotiators seek Mauritian support ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Last-minute discussions revealed possible concessions, including a reduction in the lease term for military bases and substantial costs to taxpayers, estimated at £9bn. As confidence wanes among British officials, concerns are raised about the deal's implications...
The former boxer “slit the throat of an elderly widow, stabbed her several times and set her on fire to destroy evidence,” but police initially dismissed the case as...
David Newton, 70, is facing trial for the brutal murder of 86-year-old Una Crowne in her Wisbech bungalow in January 2013. Prosecutors allege he slit her throat, stabbed her multiple times, and attempted to destroy evidence by setting her body on fire. The gruesome discovery was made by Crowne's nephew the next day. Initially, police mishandled the case, treating...
Outrage as Prime Minister paves way for Gerry Adams to be awarded tens of thousands of pounds in compensation: Former Sinn Féin leader in line to pay compensation after...
Ministers face backlash over proposed legal changes enabling Gerry Adams to claim substantial compensation for illegal detention, previously barred by a Conservative law. Following a High Court ruling that found the legislation violated the European Convention on Human Rights, the Labor government seeks to repeal it. Critics, including former judges and lawyers, deem this move "totally inappropriate," arguing it...
The other countries set to follow Spain and declare war on Brits’ holiday homes: France, Greece and Portugal among the EU nations looking to take action as war on...
The Spanish government has announced a controversial plan to tax foreign homebuyers, including British citizens, to combat rising housing costs and rental prices. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's proposals aim to ensure affordable housing in light of growing dissatisfaction with high property prices, especially in tourist-heavy cities like Barcelona and Madrid. The plan includes a potential 100% tax on properties...
