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Renting property: the agents who rented a house to a fraudster

Renting property: the agents who rented a house to a fraudster

The Guardian — In the spring of 2012 I made a decision which I believe almost cost me my life - to rent out my home. I had no other choice - the property was almost all I had left from a financially devastating divorce in 2010.

Oscar film cottage 'to be swept away'

Oscar film cottage 'to be swept away'

The Guardian — With its whitewashed walls and cliff-top views of the beach, the tiny coastguard cottage at Cuckmere Haven is central to the emotionally wrought plot of Atonement. Throughout the Oscar-nominated film, soldier Robbie Turner returns time and again to his photograph of this idyllic dwelling, drawing from it the strength to survive the Second World War in the hope of one day living there with his love, Cecilia Tallis.

Victims say Archbishop of Canterbury failed to expose 'child abuse' barrister

Victims say Archbishop of Canterbury failed to expose 'child abuse' barrister

The Telegraph — The Archbishop moved to Paris in 1978, when the beatings are said to have begun. But a report into the claims was carried out by Canon Mark Ruston, one of his close friends, and the letter labels the Archbishop an "observer" of the abuse, who "knew but never reported appropriately".

A dull weekend in Worthing? There's no such thing, says Peter Robertson

A dull weekend in Worthing? There's no such thing, says Peter Robertson

Daily Express — In his acceptance speech after being named the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year, tennis superstar Andy Murray revealed he had been shown an article in which he was described as "duller than a wet weekend in Worthing".

Everyone's favourite pet: Petula Clark, 83, set to kickstart tour

Everyone's favourite pet: Petula Clark, 83, set to kickstart tour

Daily Express — She has been a much-loved entertainer since she was a child during the Second World War. So why at 83 would Petula Clark want to release yet another album and spend October touring Britain, rather than retiring to be with her family at their homes in London, France and Switzerland?

Three Degrees singer claims she has never been contacted by Prince's Trust despite being ambassad...

Three Degrees singer claims she has never been contacted by Prince's Trust despite being ambassad...

The Telegraph — The Three Degrees singer Sheila Ferguson is considering giving up her role as an ambassador for the Prince's Trust, claiming Prince Charles's charity has not been in contact for more than a decade. The singer, who was once romantically linked to the heir to the throne, became an ambassador for his eponymous organisation 12 years ago.

Three Degrees singer claims she has never been contacted by Prince's Trust despite being ambassad...

Three Degrees singer claims she has never been contacted by Prince's Trust despite being ambassad...

The Telegraph — The Three Degrees singer Sheila Ferguson is considering giving up her role as an ambassador for the Prince's Trust, claiming Prince Charles's charity has not been in contact for more than a decade. The singer, who was once romantically linked to the heir to the throne, became an ambassador for his eponymous organisation 12 years ago.

Christopher Biggins explains why Cilla Black's sudden death was a blessing

Christopher Biggins explains why Cilla Black's sudden death was a blessing

Daily Mirror — Veteran actor Christopher Biggins reckons it was a blessing his showbiz pal Cilla Black died suddenly as she would have been a "terrible patient". Saturday marks the fifth anniversary of her death aged 72 from a stroke following a fall at her holiday home in Spain Biggins, now 71, became close to Cilla when he worked with her on the hit TV series Surprise Surprise.

Sue Barker reveals old tennis coach secretly returned her cash gifts

Sue Barker reveals old tennis coach secretly returned her cash gifts

The Telegraph — Miss Barker went on to explain how she offered to pay Mr Roberts back after she started making "good money" as she rose through the rankings to become world number three. "I was earning a couple of hundred thousand a year which back in the 1970s was huge," she admitted.

Socially-distanced 'pop-up' pantomimes to save Christmas

Socially-distanced 'pop-up' pantomimes to save Christmas

The Telegraph — One of the UK's foremost pantomime producers has vowed to "save Christmas" for millions of people by staging 'pop up' festive shows. Paul Hendy, 54, who used to present the ITV gameshow Wheel Of Fortune and has been producing pantos around the UK for 15 years, warned that the slapstick productions were at risk of dying out unless some performances could be put on this December.

I'm A Celeb conspiracy theorists believe 'show has always been filmed in Wales'

I'm A Celeb conspiracy theorists believe 'show has always been filmed in Wales'

Sunday Mirror — A fanatical band of I'm A Celebrity fans are ­convinced the show has ­always been filmed in Wales. The bizarre revelation was made by former contestant Lembit Opik after producers ­announced the next series will be made in the Welsh mountains instead of Australian jungle because of coronavirus restrictions.

Pat Fairley, co-founder of Scottish pop rock group Marmalade, dies aged 76

Pat Fairley, co-founder of Scottish pop rock group Marmalade, dies aged 76

The Scotsman — Marmalade. (from left to right): Dean Ford, Pat Fairley, Graham Knight, Doug Henderson and Hugh Nicholson. Picture: James Gray/ANL/Shutterstock The 76-year-old, who played bass, died at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Together with Billy Johnston, Glasgow-born Fairley formed The Gaylords in 1961, enjoying modest success in Scotland.

Pat Fairley, co-founder of Scottish pop rock group Marmalade, dies aged 76

Pat Fairley, co-founder of Scottish pop rock group Marmalade, dies aged 76

The Scotsman — Marmalade. (from left to right): Dean Ford, Pat Fairley, Graham Knight, Doug Henderson and Hugh Nicholson. Picture: James Gray/ANL/Shutterstock The 76-year-old, who played bass, died at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Together with Billy Johnston, Glasgow-born Fairley formed The Gaylords in 1961, enjoying modest success in Scotland.

Strictly legend Len Goodman has surgery to remove skin cancer from forehead

Strictly legend Len Goodman has surgery to remove skin cancer from forehead

The Sun — Len, 76, had surgery earlier this month on his forehead. He has been sporting a bandage on his face as the wound heals. The TV legend, who left BBC1's Strictly in 2016 after 12 years, requires no further treatment. But he is keeping his face and head covered from the sun.

Strictly legend Len Goodman has surgery to remove skin cancer from forehead

Strictly legend Len Goodman has surgery to remove skin cancer from forehead

The Sun — Len, 76, had surgery earlier this month on his forehead. He has been sporting a bandage on his face as the wound heals. The TV legend, who left BBC1's Strictly in 2016 after 12 years, requires no further treatment. But he is keeping his face and head covered from the sun.

My favourite photograph by author Neil Oliver

My favourite photograph by author Neil Oliver

Daily Express — "This is a picture of me and my wife Trudi at Glasgow University. l graduated with an MA in archaeology in 1988, and this was at Trudi's graduation in 1990. We were together for a long time, then broke up in our twenties.

My favourite photograph by author Neil Oliver

My favourite photograph by author Neil Oliver

Daily Express — "This is a picture of me and my wife Trudi at Glasgow University. l graduated with an MA in archaeology in 1988, and this was at Trudi's graduation in 1990. We were together for a long time, then broke up in our twenties.

My favourite photograph by author Neil Oliver

My favourite photograph by author Neil Oliver

Daily Express — "This is a picture of me and my wife Trudi at Glasgow University. l graduated with an MA in archaeology in 1988, and this was at Trudi's graduation in 1990. We were together for a long time, then broke up in our twenties.

Exclusive: Ricky Valance's widow reveals the heartache of his lockdown death

Exclusive: Ricky Valance's widow reveals the heartache of his lockdown death

The Telegraph — He was the first Welshman to have a number one hit with Tell Laura I Love Her, which sold over seven million copies worldwide. However, singer Ricky Valance's illustrious life had a tragic ending in June, when he died alone due to Covid-19 restrictions, his devastated wife of 64 years has revealed.

Exclusive: Ricky Valance's widow reveals the heartache of his lockdown death

Exclusive: Ricky Valance's widow reveals the heartache of his lockdown death

The Telegraph — He was the first Welshman to have a number one hit with Tell Laura I Love Her, which sold over seven million copies worldwide. However, singer Ricky Valance's illustrious life had a tragic ending in June, when he died alone due to Covid-19 restrictions, his devastated wife of 64 years has revealed.

Zoe Ball's dad is proud of his daughter as she becomes highest paid star at BBC

Zoe Ball's dad is proud of his daughter as she becomes highest paid star at BBC

Daily Mirror — EXCLUSIVE Zoe Ball's dad Johnny thinks his daughter is worth every penny and is proud of her landing the highest paid spot at the BBC. He praised his daughter's hard work after joining the industry at just 18 years old

Zoe Ball's dad is proud of his daughter as she becomes highest paid star at BBC

Zoe Ball's dad is proud of his daughter as she becomes highest paid star at BBC

Daily Mirror — EXCLUSIVE Zoe Ball's dad Johnny thinks his daughter is worth every penny and is proud of her landing the highest paid spot at the BBC. He praised his daughter's hard work after joining the industry at just 18 years old

Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley says he would rather have been in Duran Duran

Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley says he would rather have been in Duran Duran

Sunday Mirror — Tony Hadley, the former lead singer of Spandau Ballet, says he wishes he'd been in rival 1980s band Duran Duran. Hadley, now 60, was vocalist on Spandau's hits including True, Gold, and Chant No.1. But he quit in 2017 to go solo and, despite not yet revealing why, he has hinted at an acrimonious fallout with bandmates Gary and Martin Kemp, Steve Norman and John Keeble.

Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley says he would rather have been in Duran Duran

Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley says he would rather have been in Duran Duran

Daily Mirror — Tony Hadley, the former lead singer of Spandau Ballet, says he wishes he'd been in rival 1980s band Duran Duran. Hadley, now 60, was vocalist on Spandau's hits including True, Gold, and Chant No.1. But he quit in 2017 to go solo and, despite not yet revealing why, he has hinted at an acrimonious fallout with bandmates Gary and Martin Kemp, Steve Norman and John Keeble.
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